Champion basketballer Lauren Jackson will play her first game in 11 months as Kristen Veal celebrates her 350th game on Friday night.

A WA man who carried out a savage and frenzied attack on his former partner in 2017 has had his jail term more than doubled after his original sentence was appealed on the grounds it was "manifestly inadequate."

The Living Room's cheery handyman has made it his mission to help others in need.

Developers have found a way to capitalise on laws ironically designed to improve rental affordability.