On the mend 'It just loves eating our flesh'

THERE are still a few soft spots on Sam Kanizay's legs where sea lice ripped into his flesh but the Melbourne teenager is almost ready to leave hospital.

Witness appeal Sex attackers target boy, woman

Police investigating an indecent assault on a woman in Mandurah want to identify this cyclist. Picture: WA Police.

POLICE are hunting a man and a teenager involved in separate sex attacks south of Perth.

Cops rally Police demand 6.5 per cent pay hike

Police rally outside Parliament House. Picture: Mogens Johansen.

UPDATE: HUNDREDS of police officers have descended on Parliament as part an ongoing pay fight, after it was revealed that police are seeking pay increases of more than double what they were promised.

Child sex charges Accused 'befriended victim's mum'

A man has appeared in court charged with sexually assault a boy, 12. Picture: Ian Munro.

AN alleged paedophile  was working for a school road safety and drug education program until his arrest, a court has been told. 

Weather latest Floods possible with Perth to cop big wet

rain in perth

HEAVY rain may cause some localised flooding as another strong cold front moves through southern WA later on Tuesday. | Perth weather

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Mum's anguish 'I couldn’t save them, I really tried'

A YOUNG FIFO mum has spoken out about her guilt after her ex-partner murdered the couple’s two young children.

Avalanche near miss for Vic Alps skiers

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Two skiers have had a close call with an avalanche on the Victorian Alps.

Fatal crash Elderly pedestrian killed in Kardinya

A woman was killed after being hit by a car in Kardinya this afternoon. Picture: Seven News.

AN elderly woman has died after she was struck crossing a road in Perth’s south.

Strange case Celebrant married unconscious bride

Wedding rings and stars in silver

This is the strange case of a Perth marriage celebrant who failed to get an "I do" from a terminally ill and unconscious bride. 

Nap time Sleeping outdoors to keep the bugs away

Little Learners Daycare in Whitegum Valley lets children choose where they sleep during naptime, including outside. Pictured is Stella (2), Yvette (2), Leonardo (4), Sienna (3) and Bodhi (2). Picture: Simon Santi The West Australian

A PERTH daycare centre is giving parents the option of letting their children sleep outside in a bid to stave off winter illnesses.

Hack attack Hackers threaten more GoT leaks

A GROUP of hackers posted more stolen HBO files online, and demanded a multimillion-dollar ransom from the network that makes Game of Thrones.

The transition What life's like after elite sport

WHEN an elite athlete’s sporting career finally comes to a close, the reality of their new life begins and, for some, it’s not easy. One WA athlete has shared his struggle. 

Expensive divorce Is this the most expensive divorce ever?

RUSSIAN billionaire Roman Abramovich might have to part with some serious cash after it was announced that he and his wife have parted ways.

City to Surf Dad runs for son’s cause

KANE Blackman has more than one reason to pound the pavement in the 2017 Chevron City to Surf for Activ. 

Fight night Man bashed in wild Mandurah brawl

CAMERAS have captured the moment a 24-year-old man was smashed in the face and knocked down in a fight in Mandurah.

Golden Era Ends Cuthbert: Our greatest athlete?

She won four gold medals and was the first Australian inducted in the Athletics Hall of Fame. Betty Cuthbert was beyond compare.

District Court Bruce Rock child sex accused in court

A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl was sleeping next to her brother in a Bruce Rock donga when a stranger broke in and offered them lollies before repeatedly sexually assaulting her, a jury has been told.

Jai Waetford

YouTube series to replace X Factor

THE demise of The X Factor has inspired a new online talent search in the quest to find Australia’s next Troye Sivan.

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Dean Smith 'A facet of who I am - not the foundation'

Dean Smith (WA Liberal senator) is an openly gay WA Federal Liberal senator who is fighting for same sex marriage pictured in Mt Lawley, Perth. 17 June 2017. Picture: Ross Swanborough.

WA Liberal Senator Dean Smith faces his toughest fight as he tries to bring about new laws that will allow same-sex marriage in our country.  

Bar design Local boy back to weave magic

STM Ashley Sutton Bar designer, pictured in his hometown Fremantle picture: Richard Hatherly

AFTER years of globetrotting, Ashley Sutton — the world’s top bar designer — is back in his hometown weaving his magic on Fremantle punters.

Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy speaks to waiting media outside Parliament House in Melbourne, Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Mr. Guy attended a secret dinner earlier this year with the alleged head of Melbourne's mafia at a lobster restaurant in Melbourne's south-east. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING

Meal row Minister now regrets lobster dinner

WHEN he went to the Lobster Cave for a slap-up meal, Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy had no idea it would cause this much fuss.

Emergency meeting Outrage over Lib’s gay marriage call

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during a visit to the Busselton Jetty in Busselton, Western Australia, Wednesday, August 2, 2017. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING

UPDATES: The Liberal Party has agreed to try to secure a plebiscite on marriage equality for a second time but the move has been slammed by Labor and crossbench senators.

Satisfaction survey Honeymoon over: Poll blow to WA Labor

Premier Mark McGowan has put forward a plan to improve WA's share of the GST take. Picture: Sharon Smith.

JUST four months after Labor's landslide election win, less than half of West Australians are satisfied with the McGowan Government’s performance. 

Peter van Onselen.

Peter van Onselen Marriage proposal ruined PM’s WA script

UNFORTUNATELY, the Prime Minister’s week-long trip to WA was overshadowed by lingering questions about same-sex marriage.

Belle Taylor Women need to speak up more

Belle Taylor.

IT'S time for ladies to take the mic — or just take the call.

Joe Spagnolo WA winner in battle for hearts and minds

Joe Spagnolo

THE biggest winner in this new love fest between the Federal coalition and WA Labor is Western Australia which badly needs it. 

Coaching ambition Experience could be key to Suma's hopes

ROSS Lyon says Peter Sumich’s considerable experience as an assistant coach will hold him in good stead should he earn the chance to replace Rodney Eade at Gold Coast.  

Sore defenders Butler's season done, McGovern absent

UPDATE: SAM Butler’s 2017 campaign is over after the veteran was forced to undergo shoulder surgery, while Jeremy McGovern was missing from Eagles training this morning.  

Baby Maker ‘Baby Maker’: Thon’s sensational little bro

MATUR Maker is the younger brother of YouTube phenom turned NBA player Thon Maker. He just made a name for himself in the US with a stunning performance.

Luke Lucas proposes to Chrissy Glentis on Shark Tank. Picture Channel 10

Shark Tank’s most surprising moment yet

WHEN Shark Tank contestant Luke Lucas appeared on the reality competition he made not just one pitch that night, but two.

Rihanna’s super-revealing festival outfit

WEARING a turquoise wig and a diamond-encrusted bra and knickers, Rihanna has stunned at the annual Crop Over Festival in Barbados.

Meghan’s admission as rumours swirl

Celebrity Sightings in New York City - July 14, 2016

MEGHAN Markle has revealed more about her upbringing as speculation mounts about a potential proposal from Prince Harry while they’re in Africa.

RendezView What every refugee wants

Uganda. General views of Nyumanzi Integrated Health Centre

KITE Runner author Khaled Hosseini thought he knew much about refugees, but his visit to Ugandan refugee camps taught him the one thing they have in common.

RendezView Vote for Aliesha for Miss Supercars. Here’s why

Miss Supercar

MISS Supercars has switched to an online voting format. And one contestant is turning the bikinis and cleavage fest on its head, writes Juliet Potter.