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Mystery solvedCommentsPremiumScientists reveal the truth behind the female orgasm

Scientists asked more than 600 women aged 18 to 82 about their experiences of orgasm both in solitary and partnered contexts. The results were surprising to say the least.

Xantha Leatham

‘Unexpected’CommentsPremiumSupermassive black hole discovered by Australian university

The fastest growing black hole of the last nine billion years has been discovered by an international team of astronomers at the Australian National University.

Melissa Meehan

Ben HarveyPremiumI promised you an update on my dog, Clancy... so here it is

A few months ago I wrote a column about our new puppy and at the end I promised that at some point I would give readers an update about how things were going. The answer is: not great.

BEN HARVEY

Look upVideoCommentsPremiumThe truth is out there: NASA to probe UFOs

A leading astrophysicist admits ‘there are things we don't understand’ ahead of a NASA study into the ‘data-poor field’ of unidentified flying objects.

Marcia Dunn

Adorable postCommentsPremiumPolice nab green cordial drinker in random breath test

WA Police have revealed their latest target — cordial drinkers who have had one too many before getting behind the wheel.

The West Australian

Back at it CommentsPremiumFormer Yellow Wiggle announces new character

The first female Wiggle shocked fans when she announced she’d be hanging up her Wiggles skivvy, but the singer and dancer is back delighting children once more.

Jade Jurewicz

So many choicesVideoPremiumPunny treats offered to voters: Albacheesy or Jacqui lamington?

The democracy sausage usually gets all on the love on election day but stall holders on the east coast have proven there are plenty of other delights - and fun - to be had.

Bryce Luff

Spectacular skyshowComments Eta Aquarids meteor shower set to light up WA skies

Long-in-the-tooth West Australians may remember the night Halley’s Comet streaked across the skies back in 1986. Well, it’s back again. At least its debris is. Here’s where to watch Eta Aquarids meteor shower.

What is it?VideoCommentsPremiumMystery metal shoots through ceiling narrowly missing baby

A young Queensland family got the shock of a lifetime after a rogue piece of metal blew a hole in their roof, narrowly missing their baby daughter.

Holly Hales

‘I don’t care!’VideoPremiumWA councillor’s meeting outburst caught on camera

A suburban councillor has unleashed an almighty tantrum during an official council meeting with an outburst involving desk banging, speaking out of turn and even turning the lights on and off.

Matt Zis

Purple powerVideoCommentsPremium‘Eagles guy’ says ‘passion was flying’ during that Freo goal

A West Coast diehard caught up in the euphoria of a classy Michael Walters finish has spoken after he was snapped rising from his seat alongside his cross-town rivals.

Bryce Luff

Test of metalPremiumToo much to glare: Council’s fight over roof complaints

The Town of Cambridge council has refused to grin and bear the glare from the metal roof of a City Beach luxury home.

Jake Dietsch

Truck catcherCommentsPremiumIs this underpass set to take Bayswater Bridge mantle?

Just minutes after an announcement on the closing of Bayswater Bridge, which has caught out hundreds of drivers, it was revealed a truck had smashed into and been lodged under another Perth underpass.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Farewell old friend VideoCommentsPremiumREVEALED: How Perth wants to send off Baysie bridge

Perth’s infamous Bayswater Bridge has attracted hundreds of hilarious ideas for how best to farewell the icon - including having Premier Mark McGowan personally tear it down with a wrecking ball.

Caitlyn Rintoul

RevealedCommentsPremiumThe best of the best April Fools’ Day pranks

Good, bad, ugly... April Fools’ Day pranks can come in many forms. Here’s your round-up of some of this year’s best.

Wild atmosphereVideoPremium‘Shut up’: Kyrgios drags Hollywood star into crowd outburst

Nick Kyrgios has cemented his position among tennis’ most brilliant yet combustible stars after a tense stoush with Rafael Nadal which saw the Australian engage Hollywood star Ben Stiller.

Bryce Luff

Good cause CommentsPremium‘McGowan Sofa Bed’ donated to NSW flood victims

A tongue-in-cheek joke intended to celebrate the opening of WA’s border has turned into a much-needed flood relief donation.

Aaron Kirby

‘Leadership at it’s finest’ PremiumWestern Power exec resigns after coughing on train passenger

A senior Western Power executive has resigned a month after he was filmed coughing on fellow passengers in a bizarre incident on a Perth train.

Josh Zimmerman

Facing the musicCommentsPremiumScoMo forgets lyrics in awkward ukelele session

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has had his own David Brent moment, attempting to start his own cringeworthy TV singalong.

Charlotte Elton

Arrested in prison PremiumHakea visitor tries ‘slipping guards with fake vax papers’

A Westminster man has allegedly used a fake vaccination certificate to sneak into a Perth prison.

Briana Fiore

Brutal depictionVideoPremium‘Very funny’: Mark McGowan laughs off new lamb ad

Premier Mark McGowan has laughed off the latest Australian lamb advert which depicts him as a leader who would prefer the State was shut to the world.

Natalie Richards

Brutal!VideoWATCH: Mark McGowan and WA roasted in new lamb ad

The adverts are renowned for their unforgiving take on Aussie humour and the first one for 2022 is no different - and this time our very own Premier is in the crosshairs.

Natalie Richards

High note Premium‘To Western Australia’: David Templeman’s ode to 2021

Arts Minister David Templeman may have just dropped the hottest track of 2021, closing Parliament on Thursday with an ode to the year that was.

Briana Fiore

‘Never forget’VideoCommentsEx-Eagles star immortalises winning play on his foot

Premiership Eagle Nathan Vardy has shared a new creative QR code tattoo, making sure her ‘never forgets’ the defining play that helped West Coast claim the 2018 AFL Grand Final.

Caitlyn Rintoul