WA calls for interstate SES help
MORE than 8000 WA homes are still without power, with Premier Colin Barnett calling for interstate emergency help following Monday's violent storm.
No punishment for 'escape officers'
TWO constables who failed to handcuff a violent carjacker, sparking a massive manhunt when he escaped police custody will not face official disciplinary action.
Mum spots 'UFO' in Sydney sky
A MOTHER'S photos of "alien craft" hovering above a busy Sydney street have the experts guessing.
Western Australia
Teacher killed outside school
POLICE are seeking witnesses to two fatal crashes, including an horrific smash where a Hills school teacher was run down in front of students.
Hundreds of cows perish at sea
HUNDREDS of cows have died aboard a live export ship bound for Egypt from Fremantle.
Five charged in major drug bust
POLICE claim to have busted a big-time drug syndicate after the seizure of more than $480,000 of high-grade heroin and methamphetamine.
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Hawkins steals show at Myer
GLAMOROUS Myer ambassador Jennifer Hawkins looked the part at a workshop she hosted in the retail chain's Perth City store yesterday.
Star gets in fight defending Heath
JAKE Gyllenhaal got into a bar bust-up with a celeb blogger who apparently accused him of "killing" his close friend Heath Ledger.
National
Aussie millionaire's sons guilty of torture
THE Lacey brothers have been found guilty of torturing and shooting a man over drugs.
Business
Shock shakeup vital for WA
THE CCI wants improved infrastructure, lower taxes and a human capital strategy attracting workers to drive Western Australia's growth forecasts.
$450m HIH claim settled
HIH Liquidator Tony McGrath has finally settled his $450 million claim against FAI Insurance's financial advisers and reinsurers.
Disaster relief for WA storm victims
The Federal Government will provide financial assistance to those affected by Monday's disastrous storm, which caused widespread damage across Perth.
Sport
Mitchell to walk away from Force
WESTERN Force coach John Mitchell has confirmed he will step down after serving out his current Super 14 contract.
Frizz-man Clarke on track for big year
FREMANTLE ruckman Zac Clarke may look more like a member of the Jackson Five but dual All-Australian Aaron Sandilands predicts a bright AFL future for the promising 19-year-old.
Kings confirmed for NBL return
TREE-time NBL champion Sydney Kings will return to the league for the 2010-11 season, it was announced in Sydney on Wednesday.
French Open could leave Roland
THE French Open tennis tournament could be soon wrenched from its historic home at Roland Garros in the chic 16th arrondissement of Paris and relocated to the capital's outer suburbs.
Entertainment
Cyrus paid actor for info
MILEY Cyrus paid $10 to find out if boyfriend Liam Hemsworth liked her - because she was too shy to ask.
New MasterChef series revealed
THE lid has been lifted on the new series of MasterChef Australia with Channel 10 revealing new details about the contestants.
World
Erupting volcanoes ushered in dinosaurs - study
DINOSAURS first came to be 200 million years ago after volcanic eruptions killed off their rivals, paleontologists have found.
Punch boy in face, teacher tells kids
A SCHOOL teacher has been sacked after telling students to punch a five-year-old boy.
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