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Car park appealInjured man’s family appeal for answers

Police say it is not clear if a man found unconscious outside a Victoria Park shopping centre was bashed, hit by a car, or fell.

ClassifiedSecrets sold with old filing cabinets

AN urgent investigation has been launched into the loss of thousands of classified documents that were sold with two second-hand filing cabinets.

Emergency sceneHighway closed after Bullsbrook rollover

THE vehicle left Great Northern Highway before rolling and crashing into a pole.

caught on cameraWhat the fox? Freo’s thong thief

SPEARWOOD’s Elisabeth Slater captured her unique encounter with a fox on a Fremantle beach on camera, complete with the moment the brazen animal ran off with one of her thongs

PleaPair deny body-in-suitcase murder

THE alleged father and daughter killers of “body-in-the-suitcase” woman Anabelle Chen have pleaded not guilty to the crime and will face trial later this year.

No ChoiceWA builder goes into administration

TRADIES have been left owed thousands of dollars after construction company Choiceliving appointed an administration specialist.

Drink driverCharge dropped against Mitchell Walsh

The notorious drink driver appeared in court this morning where a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice was dropped.

Teen killedCanning Vale brawl driver in court

THE woman accused of driving through a group of teenagers, killing a 17-year-old boy, has appeared in a Perth court.

Alexander HeightsMan faces court over wife’s ‘murder’

THE 85-year-old man alleged to have murdered his elderly wife in the home they had shared for close to 30 years has made another brief appearance in court

Contaminated waterLead scare at five new schools

Students have to drink bottled water after lead was detected in non-drinking taps at five new Perth schools.

Rare spectacleWhere to spot the super blue blood moon

ALL Perth residents need to do is look out the window tonight to witness a rare spectacle, but some vantage points will be better than others

Breaking News

2:48PMSeaplane took wrong turn before NYE crash
2:18PMNSW man granted bail after 'hacking' GoGet
2:05PMSecrets sold with old filing cabinets
12:38PMAircon for crooks in new Vic 'divvy' vans
9:18AMNSW cops roll up sleeves for injured Breda
12:33AMMystery surrounds death of Qld parents
5:18PMYemen PM prepares to flee Aden

OuchKyle Sandilands: ‘Karl is p*ssy whipped’

KIIS FM shock jock Kyle Sandilands has taken a swipe at Today host Karl Stefanovic’s relationship with Jasmine Yarbrough, calling the Nine star “p*ssy whipped.”

‘Hello’Can killer whales actually speak?

SCIENTISTS have recorded a killer whale saying hello raising questions of the marine mammal’s intelligence. But was the orca actually talking? LISTEN

More claimsBaio’s co-star: ‘Shame silenced me’

AFTER Scott Baio denied sexual misconduct allegations by former co-star Nicole Eggert, the actress has revealed what he said to her to keep her quiet.

US tip-offWA man charged with grooming girl

A TIP-OFF from police in the United States has led to a WA man being charged with trying to groom an underage girl online.

Daylight frightYouths sought for station pistol robbery

POLICE say a young woman was walking across an overbridge mid-afternoon when two youths approached her and demanded money.

Animal welfareBattery eggs face WA ban

BATTERY cage eggs could be banned in WA unless the industry improves conditions for laying hens.

Kindergarten kidPerth boy risks it all to head to school

JOSHUA Paulson will be stuck at Princess Margaret Hospital for much of the next month — but not today.

Charges laidMan dies after fight in Margaret River

UPDATE: A 75-YEAR-OLD man has died after a fight at home in Margaret River.

New moveKevin Hart’s coming to Australia

HOLLYWOOD actor and comedian Kevin Hart is heading to Australia this year, after he announced that his world tour will have a local leg on it for fans.

STMA local legend flies under the radar

A SECRET spot. A tiny find. A suburban gem. Ichirin Japanese in Leeming is all of these things.

Tom PercyTragic flaw in the law

THE real problem with the proposal to refuse parole where no body is recovered is that not everyone convicted of a homicide offence will know where the body is.

Peter van OnselenOz Day honours rules must change

I’VE never had much time for gongs of various stripes and colours, but if we are going to honour Australians for their service the way we do so needs to change.

Gareth ParkerWhy partnership is key to helping youth

THE new year has begun, economically speaking, on an optimistic note. But amid the jobs story, there’s still one cohort struggling, young people.

Katy HallThere’s more than one victim in Tonya Harding story

FOR decades Tonya Harding has been pleading with us to see her side of the story, but she’s still being persecuted, writes Katy Hall.

Dr Marny LishmanDo you suffer from FOTU?

BIG changes will happen to all of us at some point in our lives. But those who embrace this change always fare better than those who don’t.

Cut-throat clashPressure ‘all on Scorchers’

HOBART Hurricanes opener Tim Paine hopes Perth Scorchers' players will choke under the weight of expectation during tomorrow’s BBL semi-final at Optus Stadium.

Ruck n rollNic Nat, Lycett primed for big year

NEW West Coast stoppage coach Nathan van Berlo says ruckmen Nic Naitanui and Scott Lycett are itching to return to football.

NFL deciderSuper Bowl: WA viewing guide

WHETHER you’re at work, at home or keen to head out, here’s where and how to watch the big game.

What a farceCricket’s most obvious match-fixing?

IT appears to be the most blatant example of match-fixing in cricket history.

Semi-finalMarsh makes timely Scorchers return

SHAUN Marsh is set to play for Perth Scorchers for the first time in more than a year tomorrow after getting through a gruelling running session at the WACA Ground.

Fresh startOnly way is up for Freo women

ABSOLUTELY no more excuses. That’s the blunt message from Fremantle captain Kara Donnellan to her teammates on the eve of the new AFLW season.

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Onwards and upwardsNeighbours star ‘inspired’ by Margot Robbie

ASHLEIGH Brewer has quit The Bold and The Beautiful to focus on her acting career. The LA based Neighbours favourite said she took inspiration from her close friend and former Ramsay St co-star Margot Robbiewhen making the decision.

Marriage rumoursAre Karl and Jasmine engaged?

KARL Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough may have given the strongest hint yet they’re engaged thanks to this revealing picture.

Reality TVMAFS nice bloke’s shock link to ‘f**K Australia’ activist

MARRIED At First Sight groom Telverne may be the brother of the Aboriginal activist who called for Australia to ‘burn to the ground’ during a protest last week, a Facebook post has revealed.

Business

New initiativeTitans join forces over healthcare

BILLIONAIRE Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Jeff Bezos’ retail giant Amazon will link with financial giant JP Morgan to create affordable healthcare for employees.

Drink upFair Trade coffee gets the thumbs up

Fair Trade coffee is helping farmers in some of the world’s poorest nations.

Corporate watchdogASIC launches action against CommBank

A DAY after announcing a new CEO, the CBA faces allegations that have been lobbed at the other members of the ‘Big Four’.

Science & Technology

SpaceThe best time to view super blue blood moon

IF YOU are planning on viewing the super blue blood moon, this is the best time to venture outside.

Code crackedAncient manuscript decoded by AI

ARTIFICIAL intelligence has been used to decode the Voynich Manuscript, which was found to be written in ancient Hebrew.

Lifestyle

Drink upFair Trade coffee gets the thumbs up

Fair Trade coffee is helping farmers in some of the world’s poorest nations.

Responsible spendingSixteen steps to financial maturity

BEING young at heart can be great, but not when it comes to attitudes about money. Kochie explains what it means to be financially mature.

Sink or swimCalls for compulsory swim classes in school

ONCE known as Australia’s top swimming state, Queensland is now falling dangerously behind. Now, calls are being made for a compulsory swim program for school kids.

Personal Finance

Responsible spendingSixteen steps to financial maturity

BEING young at heart can be great, but not when it comes to attitudes about money. Kochie explains what it means to be financially mature.

Money makeover22 steps to better finances

GETTING back in financial shape is not about making resolutions, it’s changing your habits for the better. Kochie shows you how.

Travel

Caravan and Camping

Global rankingThe world’s best city revealed

MORE than 600 people were murdered here in 2017, and 12 people are shot every single day, but this US city has just been voted the best in the world.

Holiday nightmareFamily stranded in Bali airport

JETSTAR has offered to waive the ticket change fees for a family which was left stranded at Bali airport after the airline refused to let a two-year-old fly on an infant ticket, but they will still have to buy her a ticket.