Highest pay Which state has the highest salary?

KEEN for a better-paying job? Where you live could determine how much money you get. We’ve crunched the numbers to find the states with the biggest salaries.

Mexico border Trump’s wall is literally being built

Construction has started on a border wall near San Diego. Picture: US Customs / Twitter

IT WAS a key reason behind Donald Trump’s election. Now the controversial border wall with Mexico is being built.

Hawk mentor Hodge poised to play on with Lions

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LUKE Hodge is set to play on at Brisbane Lions with the Hawthorn legend set to sign a two-year contract at the Gabba.

Poster case ‘I felt like the punchline of a dirty joke’

A sexual discrimination claim has been filed against Sydney Water by an employee whose image was used on a workplace safety poster under the slogan, ‘Feel great – lubricate!’. Reem Yelda, 39, had worked for Sydney Water for 12 years when she agreed to have her photo taken for use in the company’s ‘Safe Spine’ campaign in 2016.

A sexual discrimination claim has been filed against Sydney Water by an employee whose image was used on a workplace safety poster under the slogan, “Feel great — lubricate!”

Staying put Bali tourists rolling volcano dice

An Australian family (L-R) Kellie Smith, the daughter Jessica 12, Charli 10 and the father David Smith from Redhead, Newcastle enjoy their holiday time at Legian beach during Mt Agung in East Bali getting active now.

AS A massive volcano continues to rumble ominously and almost 100,000 locals evacuate, Aussie tourists in Bali say they’re not rushing home.

Katie McMurray fears hackers are using her baby monitor to spy on her. Picture: Seven News.

Being watched? Mum's baby monitor hacker fears

A YOUNG mum in Waikiki fears cyber hackers have used her baby monitor to spy on her and her young daughter.

Mum charged Drink-drive accused 'had child in car'

The car was being driven on three good tyres and one flat. Picture: Seven News.

A PERTH mother has allegedly been caught drink driving with her two-year-old daughter in the car.

In court Capel crash accused denies murder charge

Jenni Pratt died in the fiery Capel crash. Picture: Kate Sheedy.

A MAN accused of deliberately driving head-on into a car on Bussell Highway, killing mother-of-two Jenni Pratt, has pleaded not guilty to murder.

Historic finds Freo's most anticipated reopening

Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt with David Chitty (Director of the Freo Social Hall) and Kelly Rippingale (National Trust). Picture: Daniel Carson

FROM the outside it might not look like much — a big tin shed across the road from the old prison and the footy oval.

Charges dismissed Dementia sufferer detained indefinitely

The WA Supreme Court. Picture: File.

A MAN whose advancing dementia means he will never be fit to face trial on charges of attempting to kill his wife and then attacking his daughter has been detained indefinitely.

Reality TV Bachelorette’s Luke is an actor

BACHELORETTE star Luke McLeod told Sophie Monk he was a “business culture consultant” looking for love but he’s been revealed as an actor.

Family farm Chef Pete Evans: My horse is very frisky

PALEO celebrity chef Pete Evans has been forced to explain his bizarre horse moment with his naked wife on breakfast TV this morning — and his explanation was even more odd than the photo itself.

Show offs Best Wacky Wednesday arrival ever?

TWO Geelong stars have set a new benchmark for post season celebrations. A throng of security staff and cameras surrounded them as they stepped into the Cats’ party today dressed as ... SEE THE PICTURES

Build-to-rent 'Perfect conditions' for long-term leases

BUILD-to-rent developments could be the answer to the housing affordability crisis. But the Government could cripple the sector before it has even got off the ground.

Murder charge Man pleads not guilty to 'fatally stabbing dad'

A MAN who allegedly stabbed his father to death at his Armadale home has pleaded not guilty to murder on insanity grounds.

Yangebup Man hit by car that crashed into pool fence

A MAN has been struck by a car as it rolled down an embankment and through a pool fence in Perth's south, leaving the vehicle hanging over the water.

Time up Rotto boss loses island perk

A COTTAGE set aside for the boss of the Rottnest Island Authority can now be booked by families after the perk was stripped.

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Jon Snow’s sweet engagement announcement

THEIR love blossomed on Game of Thrones. Now co-stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie have announced their engagement in a sweet old fashioned way.

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TPFF The silver foxes who stole the show

Telstra Perth Fashion Festival (TPFF) Opening Night at Crown Pyramid, Crown Perth on Tuesday September 12th, 2017. Remco van der Linden & Aad van der Linden Picture: John Koh.

MATURE male models were a big hit this year and it wasn’t just their fashions that set pulses racing among some of the ladies in attendance.

Downtime Eaton mixes fashion and fun at home

Courtney Eaton returned home to Bunbury for some family time.

HOME-GROWN beauty Courtney Eaton is wrapping up her WA visit with some family time at home in Bunbury.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Power woes Gas companies come to agreement

AUSTRALIA’S largest gas companies have agreed to meet the needs of the domestic market next year, after earlier reports of a looming supply crisis.

Final result ScoMo’s budget deficit down to $33.2b

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TREASURER Scott Morrison has said the Federal Budget is $4.4 billion better off, as the government slashed spending on social services.

Energy crisis PM: Gas crisis ‘three times bigger’

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MALCOLM Turnbull has admitted that Australia’s gas shortage is bigger than first thought, which is tipped to affect consumers’ power bills.

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Dr Marny Lishman Why we shouldn't give up so easily

THE formula for success involves many small steps over a long period of time. And the most important small step is the first one.

Conrad Liveris Tourism will not save WA

Conrad Liveris

I'M ON board with tourism playing a role in the future of the economy and jobs in WA. But to make it the focus? That would be a mistake.

Peter van Onselen No butts about former PM’s agenda

Peter van Onselen.

QUITE obviously the alleged headbutt attack on Tony Abbott in Tasmania this week was unacceptable. But a couple of idiots do not define the attitude of millions of people in favour of SSM.

Hawk mentor Hodge poised to play on with Lions

LUKE Hodge is set to play on at Brisbane Lions with the Hawthorn legend set to sign a two-year contract at the Gabba.

Quarterback Surviving grand final week in Melbourne

BALI volcano Mount Agung is like a lone sparkler on a cupcake compared to the eruption at Tigerland this week.  

Pushed back Eagles to wait until 2020 for AFLW side

WEST Coast will have to wait until 2020 to join the AFLW after the league announced its expansion plans today.  

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Frozen actress marries hunky co-star

FROZEN star Idina Menzel has married her fiance Aaron Lohr, who she starred with in Rent and who appeared in The Mighty Ducks movies.

Kim’s about to get much less social

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IN a candid new interview, reality star Kim Kardashian announces she’s stepping back from social media in favour of privacy and gushes about motherhood.

Top 10 celebrity earners on Instagram

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INSTAGRAM may seem like an insight into celebrities’ real lives but for some it’s a lucrative business with many earning six figures per post. Here is a list of the top earners.

Jane Fynes-Clinton What changing the Marriage Act actually means

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THE waters in the same-sex marriage debate have become so muddied, it’s easy to forget what we’re actually voting for, writes Jane Fynes-Clinton.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson Forget long tweets, Twitter, do this instead

Generic photo of woman twittering on Apple iPhone in the office. Twitter has about 1.3 million users in Australia and NSW produces the largest number of tweets.

TWITTER’S plans to allow longer tweets would destroy its own character. Here are five things Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson thinks they should change instead.