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NewsPremium2027 Mahindra Lifestyler: New SUV-based ute revealed, locked in for Australia

Mahindra has revealed its new ute, which is based on the Scorpio SUV and has a vastly more modern look inside and out than the old PikUp.

Matt Campbell

A selection of the Disney Ooshies collectables from Woolworths and Big W. NewsWire

NewsPremiumMad craze doing strange things to Aussies

From dominating online marketplaces to shady mailbox drops and even school bans, there is little escaping this fad for Aussie parents.

David Hannant

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NewsPremium2027 Lamborghini Revuelto SV: Fastest, most powerful Lamborghini road car yet

The flagship SV version of the Italian brand's V12-powered Revuelto is the fastest and most powerful Lamborghini ever, and it’s coming to Australia.

Damion Smy

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NewsPremiumFaster Lamborghini Revuelto SVJ on the cards

A ‘Jota’ edition Revuelto would be only the third Lamborghini to wear the legendary SVJ badge, but fans will have to wait – if it happens at all.

Damion Smy

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NewsPremiumLamborghini says record sales don't diminish its cachet value

The allure of the Lamborghini badge hasn’t been reduced by record sales over the past five years, according to its sales and marketing boss.

Damion Smy

Tony Buti and Rebecca Tomkinson.

Running with Tony ButiPremiumHow a Northam girl made it to the world stage

Rebecca Tomkinson is WA’s Agent General in London. While back in Perth for a series of meetings, we caught up at City Beach.

Niall Mc Ilroy

Gardening columnist Sabrina Hahn.

Green With EnvyPremiumSabrina Hahn answers your garden gripes

Perth green thumbs share their thorniest plant problems, from peppies and pine trees to some unwelcome garden visitors.

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

StarsYour horoscope for The weekend of August 15 - 16, 2026

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

Kim Fairminer

Senior Australian of the Year Professor Henry Brodaty said it was time ‘to tackle dementia’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

HEALTHPremiumSurprise letter 340k Aussies will get

Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are due to receive a letter telling them how to be on the lookout for an increasingly common disease.

Nathan Schmidt

Trent and Brad Dunn have won their fight in the Supreme Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumHusbands to become WA’s first same-sex surrogate parents

Brad and Trent Dunn were knocked back after applying to become surrogate parents in June last year because they were not an ‘eligible couple’ - defined in the Surrogacy Act as two people of the opposite sex. 

Jessica Evensen

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POLITICSPremium‘Serious harm’: NDIS overhaul faces backlash

An explosive Senate inquiry has handed Labor a procedural win on the NDIS, while exposing deep fears about cuts, automation and unpaid care.

Andrew Hedgman

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HEALTHPremiumChild suffers brain damage after pet zoo visit

A child has been left with permanent brain damage and may require a kidney transplant, after contracting a dangerous bacterial infection after visiting a petting zoo.

Jackson Robb

Nicheliving's Ronnie Michel-Elhaj.

PropertyPremiumConsumer Affairs to investigate Gwelup Waters saga

Commercce Minister orders the Commissioner for Consumer Protection to look into Gwelup Waters matter concerning company linked to Nicheliving directors

Kim Macdonald

The Albany Community Foundation board and Shelter Together organisers.

shelter togetherIN PICTURES: Community raises thousands at Shelter Together

The Albany Community Foundation’s annual fundraising drive for Homelessness Week made a record-breaking $72,000 this year to help combat homelessness. 

Jacki Elezovich

Many investors have spoken out against Labor’s tax reforms. Supplied

FINANCEPremium‘Soured’: Home loans plummet on tax changes

Changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax have been blamed for “souring” investor confidence, as Australia’s national home loan commitments plummet.

Amy Jackson

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NewsPremium2028 Hyundai Kona: Next-generation small SUV spied hot-weather testing

The next-generation Hyundai Kona has been spied testing in extreme heat in Spain, revealing a more rugged design ahead of its expected 2028 global launch.

Damion Smy

Myer and David Jones are noticing a clear trend towards loafers and other dress flats as Generation Z consumers redefine their approach to corporate dressing.

RetailPremiumWhy young women are embracing this older men’s shoe style

After years of casual office attire that followed workers back into the office after the pandemic, young professionals are now going in the opposite direction, our biggest department stores report.

Cheyanne Enciso

While the average worker is currently feeling the squeeze, economic trends are proving positive. NewsWire.

FinancePremiumWhen Aussies can get back on their feet

A surprise timeline for economic relief has been issued despite everyday Aussies feeling the “squeeze” of the cost-of-living crisis.

Amy Jackson

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NewsPremium2027 Ford Ranger, Everest prices and lineup changes revealed

Ford’s Ranger and Everest have received further lineup changes for 2027, including the return of the Ranger Wildtrak X and a price cut for the Everest Platinum.

Damion Smy

Der neue Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC elektrisch. Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC elektrisch | Energieverbrauch kombiniert: 18,5-14,1 kWh / 100 km | CO2-Emissionen kombiniert: 0 g/km | CO2-Klasse: A Exterieur: AMG Line Plus; lavender silver The all-new Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric. Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC electric | Combined energy consumption: 18.5–14.1 kWh/100 km | Combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km | CO₂ class: A Exterior: AMG Line Plus; lavender silver

NewsPremiumMercedes-Benz claims it will improve EV resale values by aligning with ICE models on price, design

Mercedes-Benz says that sharing components and even price tags across its electric and combustion models will ensure they have similar resale values.

Gautam Sharma

The Coalition has sought to pressure Labor over its record on housing. Supplied

POLITICSPremiumBackflip on ‘substandard’ housing claim

A Liberal frontbencher has backflipped on claims Australians would “definitely” need to accept substandard housing, claiming he misheard the original question.

Nathan Schmidt

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NewsPremiumEx-Jaguar design boss blames Trump, Musk and ‘Woke’ discussion for rocky brand relaunch

Jaguar's former design boss says the conversation around the brand's new EV got way off track, and that a reinvention was necessary for a brand "nobody was buying".

William Stopford

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NewsPremiumLexus NX going hybrid and PHEV-only

Lexus is axing pure petrol power from its NX mid-size SUV lineup in Japan, though it's unclear yet if Australia will follow suit.

William Stopford

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NewsPremiumIconic pool shut a week after 5yr renovation

The swimming pool, which overlooks the Sydney Harbour Bridge, reopened on Saturday after a mammoth five-year makeover.

Alexandra Feiam