Military tension after North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il dies
NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, 69, has died, and the communist country must now follow his son Kim Jong-Un, state media has announced.
Bodies pose health risk in Filipino crisis
THE Philippines is preparing mass burials of flood victims after the cyclone disaster that has left more than 600 people dead on the island of Mindanao.
Asylum disaster survivors found on island
FIFTEEN more survivors are found alive, as fishermen tell of having to leave others behind in huge seas after an asylum seeker boat capsized off Java.
Western Australia
Guard-attack accused granted holiday
A MAN accused of assaulting a transit officer has had his bail conditions altered to allow him to go on a holiday with his family over Christmas.
Son charged with attempted murder
A 27-YEAR old Donnybrook man has been charged over the attempted murder of his father.
Suspicious fire at Parkerville DCP home
A RESIDENTIAL home in Parkerville for children in care of the Department for Child Protection suffered $5000 damage this morning in a suspicious fire.
Shark sightings close metro beaches
FOUR beaches evacuated this morning after three separate shark sightings have been reopened.
Endangered frogs given new life in S-W
THIRTY-ONE captive-bred endangered sunset frogs and 251 tadpoles have been translocated to the South-West in a bid to save the species from extinction.
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Business
Apache buys Oswal's stake in Burrup
OIL and gas giant Apache has confirmed it has struck agreement to buy Pankaj and Radhika Oswal's stake in Burrup Fertilisers from the company's receivers.
Saab files for bankruptcy
SAAB cars filed for bankruptcy on Monday, a Swedish district court said, bringing to an end two years of efforts to rescue the iconic brand.
Woodside seeks Browse investment delay
UPDATE: PREMIER Colin Barnett says Woodside's investment decision delay on its Kimberley gas hub is not a significant setback for the $30 billion-plus project.
Super suffers severe setback due to Euro
SUPERANNUATION funds have posted their worst performance since the height of the GFC as the eurozone's debt problems cut returns from capital markets.
Sport
Marsh tests his back
SHAUN Marsh has re-emerged as a genuine contender for the Boxing Day Test and will join his Australian teammates for a batting camp in Melbourne today.
Edmondson makes most of second chance
BEN Edmondson was always confident he could be a hit in the Big Bash. All he needed was an opportunity.
Sage may not quit Glory after all
UPDATE: PERTH Glory owner Tony Sage may not quit the struggling A-League club despite his stated intention.
Glass to remain Eagles captain
DARREN Glass will remain captain of the West Coast Eagles for at least one more season.
Warner's $3 million bash and grab
BIG-HITTING David Warner is poised to become Australian cricket's new $3 million man and one of the game's biggest earners.
Pennetta plays out angst over Anastasia
ITALIAN Flavia Pennetta has claimed in an autobiography she wanted to fight feisty Anastasia Rodionova during a doubles match.
Perth Confidential
Ledger film horrifies Michelle Williams
MICHELLE Williams, mother of Heath Ledger's child, is horrified at plans for a movie on his death.
Change at Hi-5 as Fely calls time
HI-5 merry-go-round swings again as new member Dayen Zheng steps in for the departing Fely Irvine on Nine's sing-song series.
Julia Morris dances into morning TV slot
TELEVISION'S morning wars are heating up with Julia Morris poised to join The Circle.
Premier talks up Fringe benefits
MORE than 150 edgy international and local cabaret, theatre, burlesque, comedy and dance acts will come to Perth for the Fringe World Festival.
Stunner signs new DJs deal
IN-DEMAND indigenous model Samantha Harris has signed a new two-year deal with David Jones
Animal Kingdom set to become TV series
MELBOURNE crime drama Animal Kingdom is set to become a TV series - most likely set in the US.
Entertainment
Tragedy strikes twice for Van Morrison
THE child fathered by Irish rock star Van Morrison with his late American lover has died at just 13 months.
Britney gets ring fit for 'princess'
JASON Trawick asked a celebrity jeweller to make Britney an engagement ring fit for an everyday princess.
Lilo's Playboy sales sluggish to sellout
UPDATE: We thought the world was tired of seeing Lindsay Lohan in the buff. Er... it turns out we were wrong.
Technology
Google brings in Christmas with sneaky trick
SEARCH giant wishes Googlers a merry Christmas with a hidden trick that makes your computer screen look ... festive.
So Facebook Timeline has launched, what now?
FACEBOOK changes often cause complaints. So to help you adjust, here's our handy how-to-guide.
Facebook to sue Mark Zuckerberg
ISRAELI entrepreneur legally changes his name to Mark Zuckerberg in an attempt to avoid being sued by Facebook.
National
More asylum disaster survivors found on island
FIFTEEN more people have been found alive, as fishermen tell of having to abandon others in huge seas.
Ricky 'renews contract' with Tegan
THE on-and-off relationship between Ricky "Chicken" Nixon and Tegan Gould is back on, with the couple spotted at Riva.
World
More asylum disaster survivors found on island
FIFTEEN more people have been found alive, as fishermen tell of having to abandon others in huge seas.
Strauss-Kahn speaks
DOMINIQUE Strauss-Kahn has made a rare public appearance after sexual-assault charges against him were dropped, declaring a Eurozone collapse would not solve Europe's sovereign debt crisis.
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Lightning strike captured on video
TWO men have captured on video the moment a huge bolt of lightning hit a luxury apartment block during a wild storm in Darwin.
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