Three hours' drive south of Perth, the Margaret River region offers everything from fine food and wine to stunning scenery and whale-spotting opportunities.

West Australian police have again defended their use of Tasers after a man who had doused a house in petrol caught on fire when officers used a stun gun against him.

Aussie scientists are using technology including SMS to keep tabs on great white sharks

Western Australia has much to offer beyond Perth and Fremantle, says Anna Vale.

Singer John Mayer has defended Britney Spears for lip-synching while on tour in Australia.

A fellow golf pro offers his opinions on the form slump of New Zealand's Danny Lee.

Heather McCracken finds the sand gets everywhere north of Perth.