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Gerard Ross was 11-years-old.

Who killed Gerard? Murderer still out there, 20 years on

IN DEPTH
Phil Hickey
36 mins ago

US President Donald Trump.

'Hater-in-Chief'... Trump criticised over Puerto Rico tweets

38 mins ago

Roy Moosa has launched legal action after doctors allegedly failed to inform him he had colon cancer.

'Devastating': Doctors 'failed' to tell WA man he had cancer

EXCLUSIVE

Aaron Pajich.

Trial hears accused Aaron Pajich killer 'freaky', house 'creepy'

Jake Stringer wants to get to Essendon but the deal hasn't been done yet.

AFL trade blog: Will Jake Stringer get his move, and what about Watts?

Live
54 mins ago

The reality is that the world is awash with capital looking for a half-decent investment.

Foreign-owned businesses spitting the dummy again about tax

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

'Sky is the limit': Bitcoin surges above $US5,000 to record high

Perth mother of 9-year-old rape victim slams legal system

Mining magnate Rinehart faces hefty legal payout to rival company

WA cop stood down after 'sending sexual images to a child'

Marking NAPLAN with robots 'danger to learning'

Harvey Weinstein attends The Weinstein Company and Lexus Present Lexus Short Films at the Directors Guild of America ...

'He overpowered me': Criminal investigations launched against mogul

AFR MAG. Portrait of Atlassian Founders front Mike Cannon Brookes and Scott Farquhar which is a software development ...

How $11b Atlassian's big gamble shows Australia has a problem

COMMENT

Actors Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd were among at least eight women to reach confidential settlements with Hollywood ...

Twitter suspends account of actress who sued Weinstein

Why have electric cars hit a dead end in Australia?

Why electric cars have hit a dead end in Australia

EXCLUSIVE
57 mins ago

The survivors were passed over to waiting paramedics.

Helicopter footage captures moment of dramatic sea rescue

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Hostage in Afghanistan

Writer Alicia Young, who bought a property in Chile.

More Aussies looking overseas for the great 'Australian' dream

Kerry O'Brien presented Lateline when it premiered in 1990.

Kerry O'Brien and Maxine McKew reflect on Lateline's demise

Gucci ditches fur as animal cruelty puts the bite ...

6:55AM

Hear recording of sonic attack sound used on US ...

6:53AM

Who killed Gerard Ross? 20 years on, his killer ...

6:22AM

The weather will come as a welcome relief for those sick of jeans and wintercoats.

Sunny days ahead: Perth turns up the heat in time for weekend

Hannah Barry

How 'Build To Rent' could sharpen Perth's apartment boom

IN DEPTH
David Allan-Petale

Rare wallabies hop back into WA protected by a feral cat-proof fence

David Allan-Petale

Brendan Varis of the Feral Brewing Company in Western Australia.

Popular Perth craft brewery Feral bought out by Coca Cola

Brendan Foster

A Perth law school professor and his partner who were tasered by police won a damages claim.

CCC slammed for not probing couple tasered by WA police

Brendan Foster

The bottle smashed on impact.

Cyclist, 78, smashed in the face with bottle, kicked and punched

Phil Hickey

Jemma Lilley, left, and Trudi Lenon had a "dominant/submissive" relationship, the court heard.

Texts reveal relationship between Pajich murder accused

Heather McNeill

Mother son singleton bush

'Ingenious': Mum, son survive 10 days lost in bush

UPDATED

Police at the Oberon home where the boy was killed.

'I loved the boy': Parents jailed for murder of son, 3

NSW

Anne Cameron, 79, went missing from her aged care facility.

Fears crocodile may have taken missing grandma

QLD

At least three of the four boys charged with sexual assault offences continued to attend school.

Mum of nine-year-old rape victim slams system

Scott Morrison has moved to reassure investors that Australia's housing market isn't heading for a crash.

Treasurer stresses housing market isn't heading for a crash

James Massola

Massive 'Alf' data breach prompts demand to reveal state hackers

David Wroe

High Court justices lose patience with Malcolm Roberts' lawyer

Adam Gartrell

Health Minister Greg Hunt is shaking up the private health system, under sweeping changes to be announced on Friday.

Turnbull's sweeping changes to private health insurance

Adam Gartrell

Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg.

Government's 'reliable energy package' set for release

James Massola

All eyes will continue to be on Nick Xenophon - flanked here by NXT senators Skye Kakoschke-Moore and Stirling Griff.

NXT appear clueless in wake of Nexit

Mark Kenny

Trevor Khan.

Nationals MP lashes out at Canavan over same-sex marriage

A firefighter monitors a flare up in Sonoma, California.

Hundreds missing in California wildfires

1 hr ago

Indonesian Muslims shout slogans during a rally against communism outside the Parliament in Jakarta on September 29.

Indonesians protester tried for 'spreading communism'

Jewel Topsfield

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

US withdraws from UNESCO, citing its 'anti-Israel bias'

US President Donald Trump.

Trump threatens to abandon Puerto Rico recovery effort

39 mins ago

Same sex marriage

A close mate is voting 'no'. Can we still be friends?

COMMENT
Jill Murphy

Glynn Greensmith co-signed a letter calling on the world media to not name of show a mass shooter.

Mass shootings and the media: lessons from Port Arthur

Glynn Greensmith

The AFL's rewrite of its respect and responsibility policy is exposed.

AFL's clumsy efforts to rewrite its respect and responsibility policy

Caroline Wilson

AFR MAG. Portrait of Atlassian Founders front Mike Cannon Brookes and Scott Farquhar which is a software development ...

How $11b Atlassian's big gamble shows Australia has a problem

COMMENT
John McDuling

Prices displayed on an electronic trading board in Sydney.

Markets Live: ASX set to sag

Live
Sarah Turner
48 mins ago

Facebook's Zuckerberg chided for 'tone-deaf' virtual reality trip

Travis M. Andrews

The 'sky is the limit' for bitcoin after breaking through the $US5000 mark, say experts.

'Sky is the limit': bitcoin surges above $US5000 to record high

Is iceberg lettuce the key to the energy crisis?

COMMENT
Harold Mitchell

Frothy milk: Bellamy's share surge catches the eye

Sarah Danckert

James Murdoch narrowly re-elected chairman of Sky

1 hr ago

8@eight: ASX set for flat start

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Tyler Yell

While house prices have again dropped in Perth this quarter, some say rental vacancies could be good news.

The rental factor that could bolster Perth's property market

The Block 2017 garage and studio week

The Block: Perth's Ronnie, Georgia in key win ahead of auction

The Telethon home at Eden Beach Estate.

Coveted coastal property near Perth to be sold for charity

1 hr ago

Do your research, shop around for the best value and don't be afraid to haggle when buying a washing machine.

Top or front loader? A buyer's guide to washing machines

The popular Malaga Markets in Perth.

Popular Perth markets for sale for only the second time

Better known for their blends, these distillieries are finally getting the individual recognition they deserve.

Join the club: The unknown whisky you should be drinking

Fine Drinks
James Atkinson
1 hr ago

Women Harvey Weinstein harassed have spoken of being "Harveyed".

Being 'Harveyed': Behind the jokes was a horrible truth about men

Culture
Matt Holden

Media talking heads have no more predictive ability than you or I, they just happen to be on TV.

Why consensus tells you little about a company

Marcus Padley

Multiple credit card applications will drive down your credit rating.

How shopping around can hurt your credit score

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Working with cancer could have benefits.

Cancer and work: a compatible duo? I hope so

COMMENT
James Adonis

"The data shows a significant number of the industry's TIO complaints are from customers moving to the NBN," a Telstra ...

Patchy internet costing Australia's small businesses big

Cara Waters

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'I'm not quitting today': White House chief of staff

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Bishop: Abbott should explain climate comments

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Star Wars posters subliminal message

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Italian fashion house Gucci to stop using fur

Dyson cartoon; re Penalty rates decision, Age Letters 12 October 2017

Best of Fairfax cartoons Oct 12

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The epic 10 part Stan Original anthology series Philip K Dick's Electric Dreams - now streaming

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Reap what you sow… Season 4 of The Last Ship - now streaming only on Stan.

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Over 200,000 seek shelter in Northern Uganda

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Chris Taylor, Charles Firth, Dominic Knight and Andrew Hansen have promised to get up to all sorts of trouble on Triple ...

The Chaser team return to where it all began

Broede Carmody
1 hr ago

Apollo in a puppy pile.

New frontrunner emerges, as Bachelorette reaches pointy end

Rob Moran

Actors Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd were among at least eight women to reach confidential settlements with Hollywood ...

Rose McGowan's Twitter suspended over Weinstein tweets

Michael Idato

Program loss: Lateline's Emma Alberici and Tony Jones.

The news is sad for ABC viewers under Guthrie's rule

COMMENT
Debi Enker

Sam Smith is returning to Australia.

Sam Smith hands over profits to Australian Marriage Equality

Broede Carmody

Taylor Mac wields a giant key, intended for a giant lock - a symbolic action with sexual overtones.

The 'unutterably brilliant' show that left them gagging for more

Cameron Woodhead

Sophie Monk on the first episode of The Bachelorette season three.

Best Bachelorette yet: Sophie Monk revives dating shows

COMMENT
Debi Enker

The Simpsons won't air on Ten for the first time on over two decades.

Fox hits The Simpsons, Modern Family pulled from Ten

Rob Moran

The new UberVINO app will drive you and your friends around the Swan Valley.

Forget spitting... Uber offers wine tasting tour

David Prestipino

Tom Cullity with the first Vasse Felix vines in late 1960s.

The 'mad doctor' who made Margaret River

David Prestipino

The tasting team make their way through Aldi's new wines for sale across Perth.

Aldi wine tasting: $8 wines are great value

David Prestipino

Lena Dunham recently opened up about her experiences of developing a skin condition as an adult.

Like Lena Dunham, my skin condition knocked me for six

Clem Bastow

Charges: Harvey Weinstein called himself a 'dinosaur' in his initial statement.

'Vintage leniency' has never been a good enough excuse

Kristine Ziwica
32 mins ago

As little as one hour of any intensity of exercise a week can improve our mood and hep to prevent depression.

Moving for mood could change why and how we exercise

Sarah Berry

In this Wednesday, January 5, 2015 file photo, a model wears footwear with wisps of fur as part of the Gucci women's ...

Gucci is going fur-free

Sarah White
56 mins ago

There are five non-listening styles that can emerge during parenthood.

New mums don't want advice, they want someone to listen

Juli Fraga

Police are investigating topless photos distributed online of a woman wearing a Tigers premiership medal.

AFL nude photo scandal highlights excuses heard too often

Clementine Ford

Kate Waterhouse will be the face of the fashion and celebrities heading to Randwick on Saturday for The Everest, the ...

Sydney's peacocks set to shine at the summit of style, The Everest

Jenna Clarke

Dove apologises for 'racist' Facebook ad Dove has apologised after releasing commercial featuring a series of "racist" ...

Dove model says 'racist' ad was 'misinterpreted'

Samantha Schmidt

Parents of bullies could face jail time, thanks to a new law in a New York town.

Parents of bullies could be sent to jail

The mum was experiencing extreme pain.

Woman almost dies after unborn baby kicks a hole in her womb

Photo: Shutterstock

Why I'm glad I sent my son to a single sex school

Dan Lepard's Pizza Turca, Madrid-style.

This simple flatbread dough is all you knead for pita and pizza

Going upmarket: Bega's new, and more expensive, Vegemite Blend 17.

What's so special about Vegemite Blend 17?

For well-heeled wine fiends: the Coravin Model Two Elite.

We road test the latest wine-saving gadget, Coravin for screwcap

Cathy Gowdie

Emirates landing in crosswinds

Superjumbo makes incredible, swerving landing in strong winds

Michael Gebicki

Door to Hell, Turkmenistan.

The Door to Hell and 28 more of the freakiest bucket list places on Earth

Ben Groundwater

One of Maria Island's sweeping bays.

The Australian hellhole that turned into a wild paradise

Richard Tulloch

Cygnett's 20,000mAh ChargeUp Pro can be filled up overnight and used to power your devices through the day.

One power bank for your phones and laptop

57 mins ago

Mark Zuckerberg announces the Oculus Go.

Oculus Go VR is cheaper, doesn't need a PC

Fitbit's Ionic looks good, but is it worth the investment?

Can Fitbit's smartwatch help reclaim the wearables crown?

Snes

The best video game controllers ever made

Kotaku

Jim Carey (left) and Jeff Daniels as Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne in Dumb and Dumber To: Unlike Silicon Valley, ...

Tech's Big Five struggle in entertainment

ANALYSIS

Hyundai Kona Highlander.

New Hyundai Kona SUV tested

Stephen Ottley

Peugeot L750 R Hybrid Vision.

Peugeot's hardcore racer concept makes its digital debut

Alex Rae

2018 Volvo XC60 T8.

Volvo's new XC60 SUV reviewed

Kez Casey

Mercedes is set to launch Takata airbag recall in 2018.

Mercedes to recall thousands of cars

David McCowen

2018 Citroen C3.

Driven: Citroen's funky hatch

Kez Casey

2017 Nissan Qashqai N-Sport

Nissan's Mazda CX-3 rival tested

Andrew Maclean

Tim Cahill is renowned for his
colourful goal celebrations.

Cahill celebrates goal by plugging his sponsor

Jenna Clarke

Toufil Elhage, Imad Ohidiac, Brad Fittler, Raymond Sabat, Wael Harb and Ali Abou Arabi all members of the Lebanon rugby ...

'If you don't know the anthem, you can't play!': Cup ultimatum

Andrew Webster

Police are investigating topless photos distributed online of a woman wearing a Tigers premiership medal.

Latest AFL scandal highlights story heard too often

Clementine Ford

World view: James Sutherland has returned from meeting his international counterparts.

World Test Championship to kill four-day Tests push

Chris Barrett

Dropped: Ben Stokes is no longer sponsored by New Balance.

Cricketer impersonates model's disabled son, gets dumped

The AFL's rewrite of its respect and responsibility policy is exposed.

AFL's clumsy efforts to rewrite its respect and responsibility policy

Caroline Wilson

Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou with his charges at the extra-time break.

180 minutes left to decide Australia's World Cup fate

ANALYSIS
Michael Lynch

Heavy penalty: Australia's Nick Kyrgios.

Kyrgios fined $40K for Shanghai walk-off