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The accident occurred near the main entrance.

Car ploughs into Perth hosptial, three injured

BREAKING
Hannah Barry
10 mins ago

Only eight students will graduate as mining engineers in 2018 from UWA.

Young WA job seekers turned away from heading to the mines

1 hr ago

The remains in the group burial site.

Batavia mystery: New mass grave discovered on Abrolhos Islands

Fran Rimrod

Doug Fernihough (right) and his son.

Northam worker dies a week after being hit by lightning

Hannah Barry
30 mins ago

The Department also offers free career information and guidance to assist in identifying training courses and job search ...

'Use them or lose them': WA employers reluctant to employ migrants

A refugee at the Manus centre last week.

'Leave, or..': Manus Island detention centre stormed, reports say

England one wicket down as battle for the Ashes begins

Live

'Devastated': Angela Bishop's husband dies after battle with cancer

Cardinal Pell's defence team seeks documents from ABC journalist

Elderly Mandurah man bashed in his home in front of young kids

'I'm not the same bloke': Star ruckman's push to sue AFL

The men were in serious trouble when rescuers found them.

'Crocs, snakes': Kimberley fishermen survive on car roof for five days

Hannah Barry

Em Rusciano arrives at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards last month.

Em Rusciano taking time off to deal with miscarriage

Samantha Kerr is the 2018 Western Australia Young Australian of the Year.

Soccer superstar Sam Kerr awarded top WA honour

The makeshift pool slide.

Slippery slope: Perth council cracks down on backyard slide

In doubt: Shaun Marsh in the nets at the Gabba.

'Stiff back' for WA's Shaun Marsh puts Maxwell in Ashes frame

UPDATED

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Apology over rape comment

Survey of aircrews discloses which countries' airlines have the most badly-behaved cabin staff.

5 travel hacks from a Perth Airport insider this Christmas

Speed camera vans are used in school zones in WA.

New app could save Perth drivers from copping fines

Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet

Champagne keeps flowing at Vasse Felix after historic wine gong

Optus Stadium will serve mid-strength beer to the general public.

Mid-strength beer only at new Optus Stadium, unless you're a VIP

John Alexander apologises for 'inappropriate' ...

12:56PM

Car crashes into Joondalup Hospital entrance, ...

12:52PM

Northam worker dies a week after being hit by ...

12:32PM

WA's north could be in for a soaking this summer.

La Nina could prep north-west WA for a bumper wet season

Hannah Barry
1 hr ago

Police hunt tattooed man over indecent act in front of kids in Armadale

Fran Rimrod

Appeal slashes secret daughter's $25m will win

UPDATED

Barry Urban.

An urban myth? WA MP's past under investigation after 'fake war medal' scandal

Heather McNeill

Kalgoorlie-Boulder brothel manager Leigh Beswick

Kalgoorlie madam names slain cop Don Hancock as Shirley Finn's killer

The school responded to Mr Campbell's allegations and confirmed he didn't align with the institutions beliefs.

You're gay? You're out! Gay teacher sacked due to WA law loophole

COMMENT
Brian Greig

Anglers are urged to take responsibility for their safety when rock fishing.

WA's deadly destinations: Three spots to tread carefully

Rhiannon Holmes

Charged: Graeme Langlands.

Rugby league 'Immortal' on child abuse charges

NSW

The makeshift pool slide.

Council cracks down on backyard carnival pool slide

The Premier has been interrupted by anti-Adani protesters at several stops during the past few weeks.

Questions about potential upgrades to roads to Adani

QLD

Thai AirAsia Xis a joint-venture of the Malasyan airline AirAsia.

'Plummeting 11 metres a second': AirAsia report

Australian Tennis great John Alexander runs for the Liberal seat of Bennelong, once held by former Australian Prime ...

John Alexander apologises for 'inappropriate' rape joke

Adam Gartrell
6 mins ago

Trust deficit: Risks multiply amid cabinet leaks and poor polls

Analysis
Mark Kenny
18 mins ago

Senator to host disgraced alt-right figure Milo Yiannopoulos

Michael Koziol
59 mins ago

A refugee at the Manus centre last week.

PNG authorities enter Manus centre, amid reports of violence

Michael Koziol

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wears a yellow cricket hat as he receives members of the Australian Women's Cricket ...

Discipline has left the building and Turnbull is in danger of leaving too

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

Ms Palaszczuk survives another day in the wilds of the campaign trail.

The Premier survives another day in the Queensland wild

Tony Wright

Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop.

Keep the peace by reaching out to the US: foreign policy blueprint

David Wroe

Ratko Mladic is pictured near a United Nations flag at Sarajevo Airport in 1993.

'Epitome of evil': Mladic sentenced to life in jail over atrocities

Mount Agung's minor eruption on Tuesday

Travel insurers impose volcano cover bans after Mt Agung eruption

Jewel Topsfield

A file photo of a US Navy C-2 Greyhound aircraft. Japan's defense minister indicated that the plane might have had ...

US Navy aircraft with 11 onboard crashes into waters off Japan coast

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives for a faction meeting of her Christian parties' bloc at the Reichstag building ...

'Mutti' knows best: Merkel may still prevail

ANALYSIS
Nick Miller

The school responded to Mr Campbell's allegations and confirmed he didn't align with the institutions beliefs.

You're out! Gay teacher sacked due to WA law loophole

COMMENT
Brian Greig

Is the gift a good match for the person?That's what counts in gift giving.

The biggest lie told in the lead up to Christmas

COMMENT
Jenna Price

Emirates toned down their styling to have the elegance of a private jet and butler service.

First-class air travel could end. Here's why.

Opinion
Adam Minter

New look: Home Consortium plans to take over Masters stores and turn them into retail stores.

Big box fightback: Ex-Masters stores to reopen for Christmas

Simon Johanson

Shares are set for a cautiously optimistic start.

Markets Live: ASX slips below 6000

Live
Jessica Sier and Vesna Poljak

Some Australian Amazon users are likely getting an early start on the shopping right now.

Amazon Australia soft launch remains invisible to most

Tim Biggs
1 hr ago

Elon Musk has a lot riding on the timely delivery of the project, having bet his company can build and install the unit ...

Elon Musk's giant battery is ready for testing in SA

Perry Williams
23 mins ago

Treasurer calls in the banks amid royal commission push

Eryk Bagshaw

Woolies looks to open new 'dark stores' to fight Amazon

UPDATED
Patrick Hatch
23 mins ago

How two Aussie brothers made a killing selling on Amazon

Christine D'Mello

Qantas boss will 'up the ante' to get more female pilots

Nassim Khadem

Shane and Lee Watson have sold their Sydney house to move the family to Brisbane.

Cricketer Shane Watson scores $10.5 million for Sydney home

Photo: Houzz

The common organisational mistake made in the kitchen

Maylands has joined Adelaide's West End and Brisbane's Newstead as one of the three coolest suburban pockets in the country.

Shady to desired: What makes this Perth's coolest suburb

Interest-only borrowers are significantly more likely to sell their property if rates rise, according to Morgan Stanley.

'Heading for trouble': Stern warning for one type of mortgage holder

Marvel at what the 1 per cent deems worthy of gifting this yuletide.

What's on Gwyneth Paltrow's ridiculous Christmas gift guide

Grey Goose vodka cocktail.

The simple trick that will make your cocktail taste better than ever

Fine Drinks
Michael Harry
1 hr ago

The new Aston Martin Vantage is expected to topple Porsche's reign.

Vantage point: The car that could finally topple Porsche

Cars

Amazon is coming to Australia.

How international share investors can save a fortune on fees

Siobhan Ryan

Families with children are hardest hit by expensive travel insurance – but they also have the most room for savings.

Families hit by Christmas travel insurance mark-ups

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

Brothers Tristan (left) and James Swanwick founded Swanwick Sleep and say selling on Amazon has been a factor in their ...

How Aussie brothers have made a killing selling on Amazon

Christine D'Mello

Could the Bank of Mum and Dad fund start-ups?

Property or small business: how should parents help their kids?

COMMENT
Tony Featherstone

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PNG police enter detention centre

Federal Politics
1 hr ago

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Kerr scores a blinder from outside the box

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A North Korea defector's dramatic escape

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Zimbabwe prepares for next president

Zimbabweans celebrate outside the parliament building immediately after hearing the news that President Robert Mugabe ...

World of Photos - November 23, 2017

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The Girlfriend Experience returns for season 2 with 2 new stories - now streaming only on Stan.

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Michelle Dockery is good at being bad - Good Behavior now streaming only on Stan

How to multi-task like a boss

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35 never fail road trip tips to keeps kids happy

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Why Canada is a must-visit in 2018

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Marc Quinn created a self portrait using his own blood.

You're so vein: See this artist's bloody self portrait

Graphic images
Karen Hardy
20 mins ago

Jonny Lee Miller has started directing episodes of <i>Elementary</i>.

Directing is elementary, says actor Jonny Lee Miller

Michael Idato

Em Rusciano arrives at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards last month.

Em Rusciano taking time off to deal with miscarriage

Broede Carmody

UK police have launched a new investigation against Spacey, dating back to an alleged sexual assault in 2005.

UK police launch new assault investigation against Spacey

Rob Moran

Georgie Gardner is the new co-host of Today.

Georgie Gardner is Karl's new co-host on Today

UPDATED
Michael Lallo

Angela Bishop confirmed the death of her husband, Peter Baikie, after a battle with cancer.

'Devastated': Angela Bishop's husband dies, aged 54

Andrew Hornery

Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter and his wife Lauren Kitt Carter in April 2016.

Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter accused of rape

Erin Nyren

Yassmin Abdel-Magied told The Project she now has "nothing left to lose".

Abdel-Magied says Australia was 'like dating an abusive guy'

Aja Styles

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Whiskey still the won: Helvetica named Perth's best small bar

David Prestipino

Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet

Champagne keeps flowing as Vasse named world's best winery

David Prestipino

WA singles living in the country and looking for love may want to consider a move.

Looking for love? WA singles have their best chance in these suburbs

Hannah Barry

Lisa Wiklinson

Women can do a lot, but we can't fix the gender pay gap alone

COMMENT
Clementine Ford

If we allow ourselves to be consumed by diet culture, we run the risk of missing out. We also may find ourselves with an ...

Why tips for 'healthy eating over the holiday season' can be a trap

COMMENT
Deirdre Fidge

Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky in happier times.

Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky have split

Sara M Moniuszko

Megan Blandford with her dog, Danger.

Why we all need to use our creativity (yes you have some)

Megan Blandford

Back view of a young Caucasian businessman.

Everybody missed International Men's Day, and that's a tragedy

COMMENT
Jane Gilmore

Rihanna has joined other celebrities in the call to free Cyntoia Brown

Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and others call to #FreeCyntoiaBrown

Elahe Izadi

So did Paris Hilton invent the selfie? Probably not.

An investigation: Did Paris Hilton really invent the selfie?

Jonah Engel Bromwich

Frances Abbott

Don't marry in the middle of a whirlwind romance

COMMENT
Kerri Sackville

Recall: ALDI Crane Sports Inflatable Pegasus and Flamingo

Recall: Aldi pool inflatables

I’m fresh and I’m ready to be focused on my kids.

My relationship breakdown is the best thing that ever happened to my kids

Sometimes there is no choice.

What I loved about my caesarean section

Butter makes up a large part of the pastry used for croissants.

Could the French butter shortage be good for Australia?

Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet

Champagne keeps flowing at Vasse Felix after historic global wine gong

Fried whiting with beer batter.

Neil Perry's beer batter whiting that's ready in minutes

FedEx boasts a huge fleet of 691 aircraft.

Why you'll never get to fly on the world's fifth-biggest airline

Hugh Morris

Marina Bay Sands Skypark pool, Singapore

The world's 10 coolest city swimming spots

Michael Gebicki

The group of Czech tourists dressed as Borat in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Borat steps in after tourists cop fines over wearing mankinis

Some Australian Amazon users are likely getting an early start on the shopping right now.

So, about that Amazon Australia soft launch...

1 hr ago

Battlefront 2

Loot boxes in games 'constitute gambling'

Apple has been pushing to overcome short supply of the new iPhone X (right).

Apple discloses illegal student labour at iPhone X plant

Daredevil/limousine driver Mad Mike Hughes is shown with with his steam=powered rocket constructed out of salvage parts ...

Flat-Earther to launch self in rocket for proof

"This is going to revolutionise the clothing industry," says Dr Shayan Seyedin

How your jeans could charge your phone

2017 Ford Focus RS Limited Edition.

New Ford Focus RS Limited Edition reviewed

David McCowen

Nissan's Navara N-Sport Black Edition

Nissan's new Ford Ranger Wildtrak rival reviewed

David McCowen

Drive Car of the Year, Best Luxury Car Over $80,000 winner: BMW 530e.

2017 Drive Car of the Year: Best Luxury Car Over $80k

Stephen Ottley

Video: Nissan's new Pathfinder reviewed

David McCowen

2018 Toyota Camry

Driven: Toyota's all-new imported Camry

Andrew Maclean

2018 BMW M5 will feature an all-wheel drive system.

BMW's new M5 to undercut key competitor

Dom Tripolone

Sam Kerr (right) celebrates the first of her two goals against China at AAMI Park on Wednesday night.

Matildas outclass China as Kerr strikes stunner to seal the win

Michael Lynch

Ange Postecoglou and David Gallop arrive at the press conference on Wednesday.

Postecoglou has left a major mark on the Australian game

ANALYSIS
Michael Lynch

All set: Nathan Lyon inspects the pitch for the first Test.

The Ashes ... bring it on, whatever it is

Greg Baum

John Barnes was diagnosed with epilepsy five years ago.

Barnes leading ex-player push to sue AFL over concussion

Carlton assistant John Barker has scored a promotion for the 2018 season.

Carlton boost Barker in coaching restructure

Peter Ryan

Rayn of terror: Cameron Rayner looms as a frightful proposition for opposing fans and coaches alike.

Rayner happy to ride Dusty's coat-tails

Daniel Cherny

Sean Wellman at Essendon in 2003.

Sean Wellman seeking spot on Essendon board

Peter Ryan

Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold has a track record of winning trophies and titles.

Five candidates in race to replace Postecoglou

Dominic Bossi