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Lucky dayThree West Aussies scoop $1.76m

The $30m prize pool has been shared by 17 people across Australia.

Bayswater father-of-two Chris Taylor, 34, was on a family holiday in Legian when his partner Ebony woke up on Thursday night to find him dead in their bed.

Bali tragediesFamilies mourn death of loved ones

Two Perth families are grieving after losing loved ones in tragic circumstances in Bali. One man drowned, while the family of the other believe he was poisoned.

Police say the are investigating the circumstance of the death of a woman at a house Munster.

‘Random attack’Munster victim did not know ‘naked’ man

A disorientated and naked man arrested by police after a 30-year-old woman was killed in a suspected axe attack in Munster on Friday did not know the victim, detectives believe.

A vehicle is trapped under a Woolworths truck on Leach Highway.

EmergencyMan arrested after Wilson crash

A young child is fighting for life while another seven people remain in hospital after an horrific crash in Perth’s south.

Terrifying ordealMadeley family ‘too scared’ to go home

Sufia Noori says a man pulled up on a motorbike and threatened her 23-year-old son with a handgun before shooting him in the leg.

Australia's Pat Cummins raises his bat after reaching his 50 during play on day four of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Third TestHits and misses from day four

Aaron Finch will be battling to hold his spot for the New Year’s Test after a pair of failures, Rishabh Pant got one back on Tim Paine and Pat Cummins continues to impress.

The RAC Rescue Helicopter has been sent to the scene of a car crash near Denmark.

CrashRescue chopper sent to serious crash

The RAC Rescue helicopter has been sent to the scene of a crash near Denmark where several people are believed to be injured and at least one person is trapped.

The flight made an emergency landing in Perth last night.

Medical dramaPlane diverts to Perth for emergency

A man was rushed to hospital after a mid-air emergency on a Sri Lanka-bound flight last night.

Hopman CupFamily matters for Williams in Perth

Tennis superstar Serena Williams has touched down in Perth with her daughter and husband ahead of her first Hopman Cup tie on Monday.

Good banterChirpy Pant returns serve to Paine

The day after Tim Paine taunted his opposite number with references to the Indian one-day squad and babysitting, it was the Australian captain's turn.

In Ecuador they burn scarecrows at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

StrangeWeirdest New Year’s Eve traditions

Whether it’s plate smashing, bear dancing or scarecrow burning: there are some pretty wacky New Year’s Eve superstitions still in favour around the globe. Here are some of our favourites.

Breaking News

7:02PMSex attack suspect escapes Qld cops
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4:24PMNew anti-vaxer laws coming

Sunday FitChef says key to health and fitness is good food

He’s cooked for the country’s most rich and famous people, including James Packer and Russell Crowe. So Justin Bull, also the owner of well-known eatery Huxton’s at Bronte, knows exactly what it takes to fuel the brains and bodies of successful people.

New flavourShapes undergo massive makeover

Arnott’s classic Shapes have undergone a big makeover — with a new flavour that also brings a new distinct Aussie shape.

Billionaire’s beachInside Kimye’s $20m Miami apartment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are no strangers to the luxuries of life. But their latest real estate purchase — a $20 million apartment in Miami — takes lavish living to another level.

WA News

‘Random attack’Munster victim did not know ‘naked’ man

A disorientated and naked man arrested by police after a 30-year-old woman was killed in a suspected axe attack in Munster on Friday did not know the victim, detectives believe.

Terrifying ordealMadeley family ‘too scared’ to go home

Sufia Noori says a man pulled up on a motorbike and threatened her 23-year-old son with a handgun before shooting him in the leg.

RobberyBaseball bat attack at bottle shop

Police have arrested a man suspected of hitting a bottle shop attendant with a baseball bat during the course of one of two armed robberies in the lead up to Christmas.

A man has died in a car crash in Coombalbidgup.

Road deathMan dies in motor home crash

An 85-year-old man has died in hospital after a crash 68km outside of Esperance yesterday.

A 20-year-old has been charged with murder.

Police probeMurder charge over fatal Clarkson fight

A young man has been charged with murder after the death of a man at a house in Clarkson.

Arts & Music

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” was played 10.8 million times on Spotify.

SpotifyMariah’s Chrissy classic sets new record

More than two decades on, Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic has climbed the charts again this festive season.

STM

A sip of hoppy craft beer in Vancouver changed Miles Hull life.

Beer loverA whirlwind career paved by beer

WA-raised, Swiss-trained, hospitality operator-turned-marketing-guru Miles Hull is diversifying Perth’s drinking scene — one venture at a time.

Most Watched Videos

Kite surfer versus shark

A video shows the Jakarata band Seventeen performing at beach resort in Tanjung Lesung when a wave collapses the stage from behind.

Jakarta band hit by tsunami

A great white shark swims away from a surfboard fitted with Rplea in waters off Mexico.

Is this the device WA has been waiting for?

Swimmer caught in Bondi hailstorm

Opinion

Joe SpagnoloPinnacle of WA’s natural attraction

It might not have been as heartwarming as last year’s snuggle up to a quokka. But in terms of helping our troubled tourism industry, it was an ace.

Tom PercyUltimate power erodes true role of justice

The power of any member of Government to override thedecisions of judicial officers without possibility of review is a process more suited to the court of Henry VIII in 1518 than WA in 2018.

Peter van OnselenSex scandal overshadows budget update

The good news contained in the mid-financial year budget update on Monday was overshadowed by MP Andrew Broad’s sex scandal.

Belle TaylorIt’s time for a Christmas miracle

Actually, I take that back, Santa can only do so much. There are people all around the world in need of a Christmas miracle. Refugees, victims of war, the poor, the sick, the Coalition.

Joe SpagnoloWhy Happy Holidays annoys me

To my annoyance, these past few days I have received a few emails wishing me a Happy Holidays. What ever happened to just Merry Christmas?

Sport

Third TestHits and misses from day four

Aaron Finch will be battling to hold his spot for the New Year’s Test after a pair of failures, Rishabh Pant got one back on Tim Paine and Pat Cummins continues to impress.

Australia's Nathan Lyon, left, shakes hands with Pat Cummins after cummins reached his 50 during play on day four of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Boxing Day TestCummins, Lyon keep Aussies alive

Pat Cummins has pushed the third Test into a fifth day but India are on the cusp of retaining the Border-Gavaskar trophy in Melbourne, where Australia will resume at 8-258 in pursuit of 399.

Good banterChirpy Pant returns serve to Paine

The day after Tim Paine taunted his opposite number with references to the Indian one-day squad and babysitting, it was the Australian captain's turn.

WatchOnline backlash after Marsh LBW call

The West Aussie batsman was on 44 and looking set for a big innings on day four of the third Test against India when he was hit on the pads by Jasprit Bumrah.

India's Mayank Agarwal, left, is checked by India team physiotherapist Patrick Farhart after being hit while fielding in close during play on day four of the third cricket test between India and Australia in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

VideoAgarwal cops nasty hit to the neck

Mayank Agarwal’s impressive Test debut has come to a grinding halt after he was struck in the neck fielding in close.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Cameron Bancroft of the Scorchers bats during the Big Bash League match between the Perth Scorchers and the Adelaide Strikers at WACA on January 25, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Gloves onBancroft set to replace injured Inglis

Cam Bancroft will end his nine-month exile from elite cricket tomorrow and could return to action as wicketkeeper in a Perth Scorchers team rocked by the loss of gloveman Josh Inglis.

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Entertainment

Exotic petChris faces jail time again

Singer Chris Brown has had another run-in with the law, this time facing criminal charges and even jail time for buying an exotic animal without a permit.

Hollywood starSpacey’s lawyers make explosive claim

A new recording has revealed how Kevin Spacey’s lawyers plan to defend him after he was charged with groping a teenage boy.

Royal riftMoment Meghan was ‘ignored’

The ‘Fab Four’ may have put on a united front at Christmas — but new video footage of them has royal watchers buzzing.

Business

Rio says there has been no forced redundancies as a result of Autohaul, and none expected next year

Full autoRio’s robot train set complete

Ninety per cent of Rio’s 1700km iron ore rail network in the Pilbara is now controlled remotely from its operations centre at Perth Airport.

The Boxing Day sales have arrived after a 12 month wait. Friends Riley Connors and Hannah Van Dorssen are ready to hit the sales at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

Bargain huntBoxing Day sales mega guide

Despite the ease of shopping online, there’s still merit to battling the crowds to nab an in-store bargain. Find out where the best Boxing Day deals are.

Trading blitzChristmas shoppers to spend $833m

Retailers are forecasting about $833 million to be splurged by West Australians in a three-day trading blitz.

Science & Technology

Manufacturer errorToyota recalls Corollas

The manufacturer will recall 2640 new Corollas because of a faulty continuously variable transmission.

Planet mystery‘Farout’ object may lead to Planet X

When astronomers spotted a new dwarf planet 100 times further out than Earth is from the Sun, one exclaimed: “far out”. It kind of stuck

Lifestyle

Barra-munchieDelighted croc shows off his prize catch

A CROC and a barra ... you don’t get a more Territory moment than this. Check out well-known Top End fisho ALEX JULIUS’ amazing photos here

Peace offeringNoisy neighbours a cakewalk

If your new neighbour’s party had kept you awake to the wee hours of the morning, would you call the police? This woman didn’t - and instead offered a cake.

Emmy award-winning author Amanda “AJ” Betts at Bicton Baths.

Amazing yearPerth Emmy winner’s incredible year

Amanda Betts pinched herself as she stepped on to the red carpet at this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards in California.

Personal Finance

PRESENTSThe best Christmas gifts that keep on giving

Yes, they may be geeky. Some people will even call them boring. But a Christmas gift with a financial flavour can deliver great benefits over many years.

Sharing moneyLying about finances with your partner can cost $53,000

DISHONEST lovers are keeping their finances secret and it could be hitting their hip pockets hard. This is why all your financial secrets need to be revealed.

Travel

Caravan and Camping

Jarnail Singh Bhaur and his family, who had plans to fly to India for a wedding after buying airfares with Bestjet.

Holiday hellThe real cost of Bestjet collapse

A Perth family’s plans to fly to India for a wedding have been thrown into turmoil with the collapse of online travel agent Bestjet - and they are not alone.