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Mandurah will trial the Turnbull government's controversial plan to drug test welfare recipients.

Mandurah welfare recipients face two years of scrutiny

Labor Premier Mark McGowan and his wife enter the state conference.

Labor invests $9m in drug and alcohol female rehabilitation prison

Refugees at the Manus Island regional processing centre protesting earlier this month.

'New low': Plans to put asylum seekers on street slammed by Shorten

James Massola

A gray haired but youthful looking woman in her 50's smiles while getting some exercise in a nice nature park with paved ...

Fresh insight: Survey of 10,000 Aussie women reveals serious issues

Negative stereotypes about children and young people today are that they are more interested in selfies than social ...

Entitlement syndrome: Kids who become a nightmare for parents

Confident: Coach believes his Bombers at their best are unstoppable.

Worsfold lauds players after Dockers threaten to ruin finals script

Shorten's ambitious plans to win the west and foster 'chaos'

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Catholics defy church to be biggest backers of same-sex marriage

EXCLUSIVE

Cheika urges Wallabies to feel the Force and win for Perth rugby fans

Man fighting for life after assault in Swan View laneway

Teen charged after man punched unconscious and flown to Perth

Jamie Cripps of the West Coast Eagles and Jack Darling of the West Coast Eagles celebrate their win during the round 23 ...

Dee-saster! Eagles secure finals berth... at the death

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Floyd Mayweather hits out at Conor McGregor.

How the 'Farce of the Century' was anything but...

ANALYSIS

They say it takes half the length of a relationship to get over it. I don't know if that's true, but I definitely spent ...

The day my husband became a stranger in bed

Freo coach Ross Lyon is outraged at Hardie's claim his manager approached Collingwood.

Dockers coach predicts changes and a busy summer for Freo

Ryan Corr (left) and Craig Stott in Holding The Man.

Sydney theatregoers at gay drama have their tyres slashed

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Eagles farewell Subi with thriller

A friendly match between Joondalup United and Perth Glory at Percy Doyle Reserve has been postponed due to flooding.

PHOTOS: Rain, wind and hail lashes Perth

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Why kids at this Perth daycare nap outside - even in winter

A year since the Rio Olympics, the legacy of the ...

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Vietnam is worried that Trump's weakness is ...

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A fishmonger's death has sparked a months-long ...

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Mr Shorten says he'll consider the Productivity Commission review findings on the GST.

Labor leader Bill Shorten wants a 'Fair Share for WA Fund'

International student numbers plunge at WA colleges

David Allan-Petale

Doctor 'aghast' at sex advice to pelvic mesh victims

Joanne McCarthy

The signage for Uber drivers at Perth Airport.

Uber driver banned from Perth Airport after public defecation

Brendan Foster

Around 500 dead crabs washed ashore.

Hundreds of dead blue swimmer crabs wash up on South West beach

David Allan-Petale

West Coast Eagles fans will be hoping the Dockers have a big enough win to help their team's finals hopes.

West Coast Eagles fans to cheer on Fremantle Dockers for a day

Patrick 'Paddy' Slater died at the Esplanade Train Station in Perth on Australia Day 2016

Five men jailed for life for Australia Day train station murder

Hannah Barry

Labor Premier Mark McGowan and his wife enter the state conference.

WA's first drug and alcohol rehab prison

WA

'There's more opportunity there to combine sports with study at a really high level': Endeavour Sports High School ...

Why Sydney's top student athletes are in US colleges

NSW

1 William Street.

Half of public servants want to quit

QLD

Mandurah will trial the Turnbull government's controversial plan to drug test welfare recipients.

PM's controversial drug-testing trial set for Mandurah

Malcolm Turnbull at the Snowy Hydro power station in March.

Malcolm Turnbull to announce millions for Snowy Hydro project

James Massola

Catholics defy church to become backers of same-sex marriage: poll

EXCLUSIVE
Michael Koziol

Labor slams plans to put asylum seekers on street

James Massola

"I was sober in the morning": former prime minister Tony Abbott.

'I was sober in the morning': Tony Abbott defends drinking binge

Michael Koziol

The assessment system is in place at Melbourne's high-security Maribyrnong immigration detention centre.

'Just like Orwell's 1984': The algorithm deciding security risk

Eryk Bagshaw

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten

Shorten's ambitious plans to win the west and foster 'chaos'

EXCLUSIVE
James Massola

Malcolm Turnbull said the graffiti was reminiscent of how Joseph Stalin erased enemies from history.

Vandalism of statues is an act of Stalinism, says Malcolm Turnbull

Michael Koziol

Judges hearing the charges against Ms Yingluck have delayed delivering their verdict until September 27.

Former Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra to seek asylum in UK

A young girl holds a sign reading "We are not afraid" in the Catalan language during a demonstration condemning the ...

Half a million hold peace rally in Barcelona

Hurricane Harvey, Saturday

At least one dead as Hurricane Harvey danger 'far from over'

This shows what was said to be the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile in North Korea in July.

North Korea fires trio of short-range missiles in defiance of US

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.

In the age of fake news, this fight serves up fake sport

COMMENT
Oliver Brown

Illustration: Jim Pavlidis.

It's been a big week in art: AFL optics hit nerve

Jim Pavlidis

Dustin Martin has come of age as a champion this season.

It makes sense for Martin to stay at Tigers

ANALYSIS
Caroline Wilson

Maggie Zhou, Australia and New Zealand managing director for Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group.

The Amazon of China already has supermarkets. Now it wants our food

Patrick Hatch

ASX-listed Surfstitch is in voluntary administration but the consumer-facing business is continuing to trade.

The sad, sorry collapse of SurfStitch could be even worse than it looks

Comment
John McDuling

Illustration: Matt Davidson

Government losing its resistance to rent-seeking businesses

Ross Gittins

Dalian Wanda a fortnight ago began restructuring its business, which includes two $1 billion Australian apartment projects.

Chinese investment in Australian property drops 69pc

Carolyn Cummins

How long is too long to spend paying off a credit card debt?

Clancy Yeates

With Qantas shares up 600pc since 2013 Richard Goyder prepares for takeoff

Colin Kruger, CBD

Scentre launches 100 new retailers to its malls

Carolyn Cummins

US tax reform could boost bull case

Timothy Moore

The six-bedroom home is just nine kilometres from Dundee.

Castle-like Scottish manor on the market for just $325,000

Fernando Abellanas of Lebrel has built a covert design studio beneath a large concrete bridge in Valencia.

Great heights: Spanish design studio suspended from bridge

A modern take on Hollywood Regency styling at a Los Angeles home created by designer David Hicks.

How to get the glamorous Hollywood Regency look at home

Experienced renovators will know their limitations.

Don't say we didn't warn you: Worst job any renovator can attempt

The standout piece in the lounge room is a vintage French settee.

'Obsessed with colour': Inside a designer's magical home

The ultimate Father's Day gift guide.

Creative, active, refined: The ultimate Father's Day gift guide

Handsome Things

Day drinking is a skill you should definitely master.

Here's cheers: The key to day drinking like a pro

Scott Johnston got his finance approved well before he bought his apartment in Melbourne's Richmond.

Organise finance early this spring property season

John Collett

Superannuation contributions can be used to reduce your capital gains tax liability.

How super contributions can reduce capital gains tax

Noel Whittaker

Adam McAsey, the founder of 8 Degree Projects which operates hospitality venues in Bali, says he loves island life.

Bali born but going global

Cara Waters

Georgina McEncroe has launched ridesharing company Shebah.

Kids on wheels: the Uber alternatives for kids

Kate Jones

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West Coast clinch finals berth

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Amateur video shows hurricane's deadly force

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Essendon book finals footy

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Mayweather: McGregor shocked me

Matt Golding

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Lily Sullivan as Petra in the 2017 miniseries Romper Stomper.

Romper Stomper miniseries 'might not sit right', says star

Karl Quinn

The Age, News. Author and La Trobe University academic Lawrie Zion who has written a book about Melbourne weather.Pic ...

Captive to extremes: weather obsession shapes human history

Broede Carmody

Josh Glanc is making his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut.

Aussies make an impact at the Edinburgh Fringe

Joanne Brookfield

Deft black comedy: Tom Cruise with Domhnall Gleeson (left) in 'American Made'.

Tom Cruise flies into his best role in years in American Made

Craig Mathieson

Picture Shows: Julia (NICOLE KIDMAN) Nicole Kidman in the series 'Top of the Lake: China Girl'. Photo: BBC

This is Nicole Kidman's finest hour - and it's on TV

Michael Idato

Samuel L. Jackson: "Making people laugh is the essence of what [makes] people want to go to the movies."

Forget Oscars, Samuel L. Jackson doesn't regret Snakes on a Plane

Stephanie Bunbury

The Kates in Get Krack!n.

Lunch with the Katering Show duo at Australia's hottest restaurant

Kylie Northover

Halsey built a career as a pop star on the strength of the social media following she has been building since childhood.

How Halsey turned internet fame into a pop empire

Caitlin Welsh

Crazy Horse dancer Lolita Kiss-Curl.

Legendary cabaret show Crazy Horse Paris ready to startle Perth

Richard Jinman

Fatboy Slim will return to Perth in January 2018.

Fatboy Slim returns to Perth for epic dance music festival

David Prestipino

An 'A-Grade design to update outdated office buildings.

A vision of post-boom Perth: Designs to revitalise the CBD

IN DEPTH
David Allan-Petale

A Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence found about two-thirds of juvenile offenders were male, and 80 per ...

No choice to walk away: When the domestic abuser is your child

Jenny Noyes

Floyd Mayweather (left) and Conor McGregor pose better than actual models.

How fashion influenced the McGregor v Mayweather fight

Jenna Clarke

Fashion moment ... NGV donors arrive at the Dior gala ball at the NGV on Saturday.

Did Melbourne pull off the Met Gala?

COMMENT
Melissa Singer

The Bachelor star Alex Nation with her new girlfriend, Maegan Luxa.

The Bachelor's Alex Nation accuses teammates of backstabbing

The Goss
Amy Croffey

Owner of Elite Therapies and Body Balance Inge Sildnik enjoys relaxing yoga with baby goats.

Goat yoga: 'What more could you want?'

Sarah Berry

Hamish Blake and Andy Lee have recently launched their own celebrity perfume.

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas

Andrew Hornery

James Packer is turning 50 on September 8.

Billionaire James Packer's big 5-0 birthday plans

The Goss
Amy Croffey

Nadia, Lana, Kylie and Bec at the Dior NGV

The most impressively dressed at Australia's first Met Gala

Jenna Clarke

Reese Witherspoon with her three children, Ava, Tennessee and Deacon.

Reese Witherspoon's son makes the same mistake we all do

Photo: Shutterstock

Wacky baby names are not a modern trend

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How do I stop my teen from having sex?

Metal Monkey knives

Five handmade Australian knives you'll want in the kitchen

Neil Perry's quick chicken enchiladas.

Weekly meal planner - quick dinners and cooking shortcuts

Stewart Wesson's chocolate souffle cake.

What's all the fuss about steam ovens?

Are too many Australian travellers negative about their experiences?

Traveller letters: Dear Australian travellers, stop your whinging

Otranto in Puglia.

The poor man's Italy: Previously ignored, increasingly admired

Keith Austin

Soho House - Shoreditch

Five travel design marvels that are pure genius

Andrea Black

2015's revamped Apple TV.

Apple plans 4K Apple TV reveal, sources say

Daniel Mansfield holds the 3700-year-old Babylonian tablet that he and colleagues used to make their case.

History of maths shifts with ancient discovery

Uncharted

Review: New Uncharted adventure is more of a very good thing

The mini SNES comes with 21 legitimately great games built in.

Hands on with the Super Nintendo Classic Mini

Kotaku

The Galaxy Note8 and the iPhone 7 Plus.

Specs: Galaxy Note8 v iPhone 7 Plus

2017 Toyota Kluger GX.

Entry-level Toyota Kluger SUV reviewed

Stephen Ottley

Aston Martin allows owners to experience their cars on snow and ice.

Aston Martin's coolest drive

Toby Hagon

Bugatti's Chiron could be on the way to Sydney.

$5 million supercars set for Sydney streets

David McCowen

All the gift ideas you need this Father's Day.

Father's Day gift guide

Dom Tripolone

Renault Megane GT Wagon.

Renault's SUV alternative reviewed

Stephen Ottley

The final Toyota Aurion rolled off the line this week.

End of the road for Aurion

Stephen Ottley

Eagles rock: Jamie Cripps and Jack Darling after making the top eight on percentage with a win over Adelaide at Domain ...

West Coast finals-bound after thrilling finale to Subi Oval

Brad Elborough

Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, speaks with Conor McGregor after a super welterweight boxing match Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, ...

McGregor did lose... but much respect was won for UFC

ANALYSIS
Matt Bungard

All-time great: Australia's Nathan Lyon, second from left, after dismissing Bangladesh's Taijul Islam.

Aussies fight back to leave hosts struggling in First Test

UPDATED
Daniel Cherny

Freo coach Ross Lyon can see the upside to another poor season and is prepared to make changes.

Ross Lyon prepared to be a change agent over Freo summer

Running wild: Tigers celebrate a Dustin Martin goal, as retiring St Kilda club champion Nick Riewoldt's gets set for a ...

Tigers in top 4 but sad farewell for Riewoldt

Warwick Green

Home and away: Tom Longergan (left) and Andrew Mackie farewell fans at Symonds Stadium in Geelong after the win over GWS.

Cats greats retire as sad end looms for Stevie J

Andrew Wu

Coach Michael Cheika wants the Wallabies to put in a good performance for Perth rugby fans next month.

Wallabies coach wants a win for WA rugby fans

Conor McGregor hits Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Experience beats chutzpah in big fight

Christopher Joye