Bushfires near Perth burn out of control
More than 40 houses are expected to have been destroyed as a bushfire remained out of control in Western Australia.
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NZ singer escorted by police from plane
New Zealand-born singer Jon Stevens says he's outraged about being ejected from a Jetstar flight to Brisbane, where he was to play at a Queensland flood relief concert, and denies any bad behaviour.
Don't miss: Margaret River Wine Region Festival
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The Ashes: England facing defeat
England were 81-5 in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the third Test against Australia.
The Ashes: Johnson leads Aussie fightback
Swing bowler Mitchell Johnson took six wickets to help Australia bowl out England for 187 and take control of the third Ashes test.
UK school highlights gay achievements to stop bullying
The teaching programme, which recognises the contribution of gay people in history, was created in an effort to stamp out homophobic bullying.
57-year-old mother of twins breaks Australian record
A 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.
Perth police taser unarmed man 13 times
A man was tasered 13 times in a Perth police station as nine officers stood by, says a corruption watchdog.
Yachting: Murdoch claims Laser bronze
New Zealand sailor Andrew Murdoch snatched bronze at the Laser world championship off Hayling Island, England, today.
Students asked to plan 'terror attack'
Parents are appalled that students at a West Australian high school were asked to plan a terrorist attack.