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Wild weather has cancelled this year's Carols By Candlelight.

Christmas events cancelled as wintry weather hits Perth

Jon Daly

Casuarina Prison will get an extra 512 beds.

'Triple bunking': Libs blamed as WA prisons get $120m for more beds

Jon Daly

Catch of the day: Josh Hazlewood takes a screamer to dismiss Alastair Cook off his own bowling.

WACA Test: Hazlewood screamer turns up the heat on veteran Cook

1 hr ago

Woolworths is set to reap savings from its secret wage deal for its ''dark stores''.

Secret deal cuts wages for workers in Woolies' 'dark stores'

EXCLUSIVE

North Korean soldiers during a military parade in Pyongyang.

'Like nothing we've seen': Aussie exposed as North Korean 'agent'

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Liberal candidate John Alexander following the victory.

Alexander apologises after bizarre joke mars key Liberal victory

Labor faces four more by-elections as Turnbull restores majority

Special counsel obtains Trump officials' private emails

Motorists delayed after crash closes South Western Highway

Wild party: Thornlie revellers attack police with rocks, bottles

Gingin fatal crash: Motorcyclist killed after hitting storm water pipe

Mitchell Starc celebrates his miracle ball, which deviated dramatically off a crack in the WACA pitch.

Rain the main enemy as Aussies aim to regain the Ashes in wet WACA finale

Greg Baum

Anderson, Broad and Cook.

What became of the lion-hearted? Veterans limp into Ashes sunset

ANALYSIS
1 hr ago

LOL Surprise dolls, which are one of the most popular Christmas gifts for children this year.

The 'unboxing' craze wrecking every parent's Christmas budget

The Scarborough Beach development is overhauling the area.

'Think of the children': Broken dreams from these Perth projects

COMMENT

Shoppers have taken aim at ALDI after two heavily discounted vacuum models sold out almost immediately, leaving many ...

'All out war': Crowds flocked for a bargain... but a frenzy ensued

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Australia near victory, but rain stops play

Nick Drummond with a good catch.

Snap up a snapper: Where the fish are biting in Perth

We are in the middle of a loneliness epidemic.

Loneliness is bad for our health. So how do we treat it?

Kirsten Dunst in September 2017

'It's time to have babies': Kirsten Dunst pregnant, reports say

The Another One Bites The Dust jumpers and T-shirts are selling out online.

Has fashion reached 'peak predator'?

COMMENT

Alexander easily retains Bennelong, and how the ...

7:58PM

Multiple deaths in attack on church in Pakistan

6:05PM

'Not a priority': Koala land purchases queried

5:49PM

A 19yo Armadale man allegedly crashed his car into a police vehicle.

Alleged drunk driver crashes into police car, injuring officers

Jon Daly

'Dummy spit': Coal mining giant refuses Fair Work recommendation

Jon Daly

Jail sentence for duo who lured gay men to bashings

Tim and Emmy will not return to our screens in 2018.

Channel 9 Perth ditches newsreading team

David Allan-Petale

Protecting against meningococcal disease by vaccination is very effective.

Putting a price on your child's health as killer bugs spread in WA

COMMENT
Fran Rimrod

Dave Cutbush has been prominent in the Perth music scene for more than a decade.

Perth concert promoter dumped over sexual misconduct claims

Kate Hedley

The driver was pulled over on their way to the tip.

Wheely poor decision: Don't drive 'tyred'

Phil Hickey

Rachel Namoa with her daughter Lovette and husband William.

No one thought Rachel would keep her baby

NSW

Casuarina Prison will get an extra 512 beds.

Jails win $120m to stop prisoner 'triple bunking'

Roadside rubbish is an issue.

The cost of cleaning up roadside littering

ACT

In a one-hour period on Sunday, 25 bluebottle stings were reported around Kings Beach on the Sunshine Coast.

Bluebottles invade Sunshine Coast, stingers return

QLD

John Alexander with PM Malcom Turnbull at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.

John Alexander wins a 'renaissance' for PM's leadership

James Massola

As it happened: Bennelong results and coverage

Stephanie Peatling

Controversial Abbott-era climate fund will survive climate review

EXCLUSIVE
Nicole Hasham

A Manus demonstration hosted by Refugee Action Coalition Sydney and GetUp! in First Fleet Park, Circular Quay on November 26.

First 30 Central American refugees arrive in Australia after fleeing gang violence

James Massola

Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie from the Parliamentary friends of shooting group, at the Canberra International Clay ...

Nationals deputy charged taxpayers to attend shooting awards

Adam Gartrell

Supporters of same-sex marriage pose for photographers with the rainbow flag during a rally on the front lawn of Parliament.

Gay marriage paves way for couples to be recognised

Tara Hayes

Liberal candidate John Alexander with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

The end of PM Turnbull, or start of something new?

ANALYSIS
Mark Kenny

A paramilitary soldier and volunteers rescue an injured woman following a suicide attack on a church in Quetta, Pakistan.

Multiple deaths in suicide attack on church in Quetta city, Pakistan

Jacob Zuma, South Africa's president, speaks during the ANC conference.

South African party, once a symbol of hope, turns to a new leader

Normitsu Onishi

A mudslide in the US.

Chilean village wiped out in fatal landslide

Felipe Iturrieta

Sean Price has been found guilty of luring a 16-year-old Sydney girl to the US for sex.

Man found guilty of luring Sydney schoolgirl to US for sex

Protecting against meningococcal disease by vaccination is very effective.

Putting a price on your child's health as killer bugs spread in WA

COMMENT
Fran Rimrod

Australia's Steve Smith celebrates after scoring a century during the third day of their Ashes cricket test match ...

Skipper's sublime knock the best of career

ANALYSIS
Malcolm Knox

Trent Cotchin and this year's preliminary final incident.

MRP overhaul: It's more change, to be consistent

ANALYSIS
Michael Gleeson

BUSINESS AFR 060222 PHOTO BY ROB HOMER --- businessmen in a boardroom --- generic business , meeting , industry , salary ...

Are Australia's business lobby groups past their peak?

Ruth Williams

The picket line at the Port of Melbourne this week.

Twenty-two tonnes of Oreo cookies and a new war at the docks

Nick Toscano

No conviction: CBA fraudster's gobsmacking sentence

Adele Ferguson

Electricity transmission and distribution is among eight industries characterised by 'natural monopoly'.

'Super-normal' the new normal? How big business cuts profit pie

Ross Gittins

There's five rules in the business of buying influence

COMMENT
Michael Pascoe

Fine dining to fun dining: Barangaroo welcomes Matt Moran

EXCLUSIVE
Carolyn Cummins

Hawkins a model of hope at miserable Myer

Michael Pascoe

CBA hits back, points to $20k cash deposit limits

Clancy Yeates

Photo by Houseology

A non-cheesy approach to decorating your home for Christmas

The former Freemasons hall before its restoration.

Take a peek inside a five year Mount Lawley renovation project

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip arrive at Priory View, an independent living scheme for older ...

The royal treatment: How the Queen decorates for Christmas

Don't pack away favourite toys or familiar bedding until the last minute.

Easy peasy: A step-by-step guide to moving house with pets

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The good news is you don’t have to be a millionaire to afford a coastal lifestyle.

The best coastal suburbs in Perth for first-home buyers

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Think outside the wine box this Christmas.

Festive spirits: 18 of the best boozy gift ideas for a merry Christmas

Fine Drinks
James Atkinson

Timothée Chalamet in Call Me By Your Name.

If you only see one movie this summer, make it this one

Culture

Consumer electronics such as Apple watches are popular targets for theft.

Insurers reveal items most often reported stolen

Siobhan Ryan

Sometimes a holiday is essential for your mental health – but it doesn't have to be an expensive one.

Is going into debt for a holiday ever a good idea?

Megan Blandford

Keith Alexander invented the Springfree trampoline that eliminated impact areas that can cause injuries.

'No regrets' for inventor of Springfree trampoline

Cara Waters

For many of us, Christmas is our favourite time of year.

'Tis the season … for shame and guilt?

COMMENT
James Adonis

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Trump: Tax plan a 'Christmas gift'

AFP arrest

Sydney man charged as 'agent' for North Korea

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Huge blaze is California's third largest ever

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Sexual harassment claims against Melbourne Lord Mayor

Liberal candidate for Bennelong, John Alexander and Labor candidate for Bennelong, Kristina Keneally, at the Epping ...

The Battle for Bennelong

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New country, new cops, still… No Activity - Stan Original series now streaming only on Stan.

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The brand new season of Stan Original series #WolfCreek - December 15 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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‘‘For a woman my age, the idea that this is happening is astonishing,'' says Fran Lebowitz of the sex scandal engulfing ...

We thought there was no such thing as too much sex: Lebowitz

Andrew Purcell

Laura Dern as Vice Admiral Holdo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Laura Dern strikes back in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Emily Cronin

Your next US president, Dwayne Johnson?

The Rock says he might just run for President

Alison Xiao

What does the Disney-Fox deal mean for you?

Karl Quinn

A thing of beauty? Or a piece of sleepwear that should never leave the house?

Too Ugg-ly for public consumption?

Kerrie O'Brien

Destiny's Child members Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams in 2005.

Destiny's Child reunion? Fans pine for Coachella 2018 performance

Broede Carmody

Dustin Hoffman at the premiere of The Meyerowitz Stories in London in October.

Hoffman accused of 'exposing himself' to 16-year-old girl

Broede Carmody

Kevin Spacey has been dropped from House Of Cards over sexual misconduct allegations.

How to avoid TV or films by Hollywood's accused

Maya Salam

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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

Charlize Theron in <i>Atomic Blonde</i>

So you want to be a female spy?

Natalie Reilly

One Facebook group, Mirena IUD Support Group, has over 12 500 members

Hormonal IUD horror stories raise side-effects concerns

Ali Moore

Feeling you have to move as one, like a cloud of hornets, is not conducive to relaxation.

Why I will never holiday with friends again

Flic Everett

Kristin Scott Thomas revelled in playing Clementine Churchill in her latest movie.

'It's expected that we will dye our hair and try to look younger'

Jane Cornwell

Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding in a scene from I, Tonya.

I, Margot, the new queen of Hollywood

Andrew Hornery

The experience of feeling small and humbled in the presence of something vast and beyond immediate understanding.

The health benefits of swimming with sharks. Yes, sharks.

Sonia Orchard.

Jodi Gordon

Will Jen be next? Myer drops two ambassadors

Melissa Singer

Jesinta Franklin is a Jaguar ambassador.

The Goss: the celebs in bed with the major car brands

Melissa Singer

Instagram @serenawilliams

'Is it weird that I get emotional?': Serena Williams on breastfeeding

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5 things I swore I'd never do as a mum

Photo: Vegemite

'Brace yourselves Australia': Vegemite icy poles polarise the internet

Hellenic Republic's signature Cypriot grain salad.

Australia's favourite recipe: the salad that cracked 1 million clicks

Neil Perry's beef bourguignonne.

The top 10 most Googled recipes of 2017 are...

Brine turkey overnight before cooking to ensure it stays moist.

29 essential Christmas cooking tips

There's plenty to love about Lisbon, Portugal.

The 18 best destinations of the year named

A woman poses for a selfie in front of the carcass of a humpback whale on Ipanema beach, in Rio de Janeiro.

Traveller letters: Selfie-taking tourists are disrespectful show-offs

The Byron Bay Railroad Company train.

World's first solar-powered railway launches in Byron Bay

Julietta Jameson

Still from the Nintendo Switch game THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD

Looking back at the 15 best games of 2017

Tim Biggs

Waiting times to order the flagship smartphone in the US, Apple's biggest market, have shortened to a few days from five ...

Apple shoppers go cold on the iPhone X

The Eta Carinae Nebula, Dr Wolf's favourite item in the southern sky. It includes a star that was one of the brightest ...

Interactive atlas allows us to explore universe in amazing detail

Andy Sum

Why did the Crossy Road dev do a horror game?

Kotaku

NBN customer complaints about being short-changed on speed have resulted in refunds.

Cheap NBN deals: will they be worth it?

The Ford Everest is a capable companion off-road.

Great drives: Exploring Tasmania in the Ford Everest

David McCowen

2011 Holden Barina Spark

Is buying a used Holden Barina Spark a good idea?

David Morley

2017 Peugeot 3008.

Is this Australia's most underrated SUV?

Stephen Ottley

Hyundai's Sonata is a compelling medium-sized sedan.

2017 Hyundai Sonata Premium she says, he says review

David McCowen

Jaguar i-Pace.

The most anticipated cars of 2018 revealed

Drive staff

2018 BMW X1.

Cheaper BMW X1 revealed

Dom Tripolone

Anderson, Broad and Cook.

What became of the lion-hearted? Veterans limp into Ashes sunset

ANALYSIS
Malcolm Knox
1 hr ago

Catch of the day: Josh Hazlewood takes a screamer to dismiss Alastair Cook off his own bowling.

Hazlewood screamer turns the screws on Cook's faltering career

Andrew Wu
1 hr ago

Dismissed: England captain Joe Root, left, after being caught by Australia's Steve Smith on day four at the WACA.

New day, same old story for hapless tourists at the WACA

Greg Baum

The Marches.

'Best day of my life': Geoff's joy as son Mitch joins family ton club

Chris Barrett

Late scratching: Spain's impressive qualifying campaign could be in vain.

'Political interference' could see Spain banned from World Cup

Sweet vindication: Mitchell Marsh roars with delight after posting his breakthrough Test ton.

Exultant Marsh the real deal with powerful maiden Test hundred

Chris Barrett

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin

Crows players lauded after camp controversy

Anthony Colangelo

An AFL club official is under investigation for a sexual harassment complaint.

AFL club official faces sex harassment probe

Anthony Colangelo