| Man Freed From Conveyor Belt |
Published: Monday, 11 Jul 2011 13:05 PM
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Fire and Rescue crews have cut-through a wall in South Guildford to remove an injured man after he became trapped in machinery, 10 metres above ground.Paramedics freed the man from a conveyor belt, bu
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| Christmas Island Boat Tragedy Inquiry Resumes |
Published: Monday, 11 Jul 2011 12:05 PM
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The inquest into the fatal Christmas Island boat tragedy will resume today, with the State Coroner flying to the Island to carry-out interviews with locals.The hearing will speak to witnesses who thre
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| Premier Barnett Not Convinced On Carbon Tax |
Published: Monday, 11 Jul 2011 11:05 AM
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Premier Colin Barnett says he cant see how the Federal government's carbon tax will directly and dramatically cut emissions.Mr Barnett says he acknowledges the ten billion dollar fund for research and
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| Two Teens Charged Over Noranda Assault |
Published: Monday, 11 Jul 2011 10:06 AM
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Two teenagers have been charged with aggravated armed robbery, after an incident in Noranda last night.Just after 11pm, two women had stopped at their neighbour's home to put rubbish bins out when the
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| Man Hit On Mitchell Freeway |
Published: Monday, 11 Jul 2011 10:05 AM
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Police are calling to witnesses to an incident on Mitchell Freeway yesterday afternoon.A 22 year old man was struck by a car near Vincent Street, but his injuries are not believed to be life threateni
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| Boat Destroyed In A Suspicious Fire |
Published: Monday, 11 Jul 2011 10:05 AM
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A suspicious fire has caused significant damage to a boat and jetty this morning.Water Police and fire crews were called to the scene in Bicton around 4am, where a 4.5 metre boat was ablaze.The vessel
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| Skeletal Remains Found |
Published: Saturday, 09 Jul 2011 11:08 AM
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The skeletal remains of a 75-year-old man have been found in a central Perth state housing apartment where he died up to two years ago, despite neighbours urging housing department officials to check
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| Pagent Planned for Perth |
Published: Saturday, 09 Jul 2011 11:08 AM
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A controversial US-style child beauty contest will be held in Perth early next year.The West reports the American organiser insists the pagents are family friendly and of high quality.A local Psychiat
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| Spring in the Valley Axed |
Published: Saturday, 09 Jul 2011 9:06 AM
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The Spring in the Valley festival has been axed after 21 years.The West reports lack of money, stretched police resources during CHOGM and concerns antisocial behaviour has ruined the reputation of th
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| Street Fight |
Published: Saturday, 09 Jul 2011 7:09 AM
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Police have been called to a street fight in Eden Hill overnight.One house in Watkins Street received extensive damage and three males were charged with possessing an article with intent to injure.
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| Pharmacy Hold-up |
Published: Saturday, 09 Jul 2011 7:09 AM
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Police have charged a 19 year old male after a Pharmacy Hold-up.Sharon Lenard from Police Media says it happened in Bulwer Street Perth at 4.25 yesterday afternoon.Members of the public gave chase and
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| Davis Murder Accused Released On Bail |
Published: Friday, 08 Jul 2011 17:29 PM
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A 47-year-old man accused of being involved in the death of former business partner has today been granted bail.Ambrose John Clarke spent five weeks in custody charged with grievous bodily harm of Pet
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| Police Need Help With Alexander Heights Brawl |
Published: Friday, 08 Jul 2011 17:28 PM
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Police are seeking witnesses to a brawl which broke out two weeks ago between at least two families.Men and women were both involved in the fight at the Alexander Heights shopping centre around 5pm on
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| Cameron Mansell Denied Bail |
Published: Friday, 08 Jul 2011 17:27 PM
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Lawyers for Cameron Mansell say they are disappointed that their client had his bail application refused.39 year old Mansell is accused of killing his former business partner Craig Puddy in May last y
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| Teens Charged Over Crime Spree |
Published: Friday, 08 Jul 2011 17:26 PM
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Police have caught up with offenders responsible for a string of crimes in the southern suburbs.Two teenagers were charged this afternoon in relation to a holdup at the Royal Perth Golf Club, and a ra
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| Mining Safety |
Published: Friday, 08 Jul 2011 9:07 AM
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State Labor wants more safety inspectors living in the State's North West, following the death of a 27 year-old miner at a BHP site yesterday.Currently only 1 lives in the Pilbara. The other 10 work i
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| Teen Hoons |
Published: Friday, 08 Jul 2011 9:06 AM
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Police have charged two teenagers, after they allegedly stole a car before leading Police on a high-speed chase.Susan Usher from Police Media says officers sighted the 14 and 18 year-olds in the car i
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| Skin Cancer Alert |
Published: Friday, 08 Jul 2011 9:05 AM
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West Australians are being warned of a skin cancer more deadlier than melanoma.Merkel Cell Carcinoma kills a third of its patients and scientists say it's most common in WA.The cancer usually appears
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| Cyclist Injured |
Published: Friday, 08 Jul 2011 7:06 AM
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A 25 year old female cyclist has sustained serious head injuries after being struck by a car in Dalkeith.Police say the elderly male driver was driving west along Jutland Parade around 6:35 last night
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| Kids Told To Stay Away From Drug Labs |
Published: Thursday, 07 Jul 2011 16:05 PM
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Police are making a plea to parents to teach their children about the dangers of playing near improvised drug labs.Household items like bottles, hoses, jerry cans and eskies are commonly used to manuf
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| Man Dies On Kwinana Freeway |
Published: Thursday, 07 Jul 2011 15:06 PM
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A man has died after being knocked down by a truck in Jandakot this afternoon.Police say the man stopped in the emergency lane of the Kwinana Freeway, 500 metres north of Berrigan Drive, and walked ou
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| Protestors Vent Frustration Outside Woodside Office |
Published: Thursday, 07 Jul 2011 12:08 PM
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Almost 200 people have gathered outside the Woodside head office in Perth, protesting against the state governments proposed gas hub in the Kimberley.The demonstrators are dressed in police uniforms,
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| Office Of Shared Services Finally Shut Down |
Published: Thursday, 07 Jul 2011 12:07 PM
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The State Government is axing the Office Of Shared Services, calling the 444 million dollar service flawed and inefficient.The office was set-up by the former Labor Government at an expected cost of 8
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| Roadtoll Rises After Pinjarra Crash... |
Published: Thursday, 07 Jul 2011 6:08 AM
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A woman has died in a car crash in Pinjarra.She was driving along Greenland Road when she made a right hand turn onto the Forrest Highway and was hit by a station wagon.Police say the 40-year-old driv
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| Shot Fired Inside Ezy Plus Store... |
Published: Thursday, 07 Jul 2011 6:07 AM
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One of two male offenders has fired a gun shot inside the Ezy Plus Deli in Kardinya early this morning.The pair entered the store around 3 o'clock and ordered the Manager away from the safe where a qu
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| Police Officer Being Investigated For Excessive Speed |
Published: Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011 15:06 PM
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Police are investigating one of their own, after a senior regional officer was caught speeding more than 45 kilometres over the limit.It happened more than two weeks ago somewhere in the Great Souther
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| Premier Defends Police Over James Price Point Arrests |
Published: Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011 14:08 PM
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The Premier has defended police actions near the James Price Point site north of Broome, after 25 people were arrested for blocking the entrance.Protestors are unhappy with the State Government's choi
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| Time To End Cattle Ban Says WA Labor |
Published: Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011 14:06 PM
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State Labor is calling on the Federal Government to immediately lift the ban on sending Australian cattle to Indonesia.Today marks four weeks since Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig announced the suspen
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| Premier Backs Down On Industrial Relations Reform |
Published: Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011 13:08 PM
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Premier Colin Barnett has backflipped on plans to introduce wide-sweeping industrial relations changes, prompting claims he's running scared on the issueEarlier this year it was announced the governme
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| Bikie Murder Accused To Stand Trial |
Published: Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011 13:07 PM
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A man accused of shooting dead a bikie associate, will stand trial for murder later this year.32 year old Kaine Phillip McNamara was charged over the death of Mario Perrin in October last year, and ap
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| State Government Urges Caution On Cattle Culling |
Published: Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011 12:07 PM
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Premier Colin Barnett says his government has urged a Kimberley pastoralist not to cull thousands of his cattle because of the Federal government's live export ban to IndonesiaNico Botha from Moola Bu
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| 100th Clandestine Drug Lab Found.... |
Published: Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011 8:07 AM
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Police have uncovered three more clandestine drug labs taking the toll to an even 100 for the year.Samuel Dinnison from Police Media says officers were alerted to the lab in Armadale yesterday afterno
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| Two Men On The Run After Carjacking... |
Published: Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011 6:50 AM
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A man has been car-jacked outside the front of his home in Victoria Park last night.The victim drove in at 10.30 when two men approached the car and dragged him out.Inspector Neil Blair says one offen
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| Two Men On The Run After Car Jack... |
Published: Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011 6:06 AM
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A man has been car-jacked outside the front of his home in Victoria Park last night.The victim drove in at 10.30 when two men approached the car and dragged him out.Inspector Neil Blair says one offen
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| Cattle Ban Could Cause Mental Health Problems |
Published: Tuesday, 05 Jul 2011 15:07 PM
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The Federal Government's warning WA farmers the ban on live exports may bring on a mental health crisis in the industry.The call comes after many farmers in the state have said they'll have to start p
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| Police Looking To Force Head Coverings To Be Removed |
Published: Tuesday, 05 Jul 2011 15:07 PM
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The State Government is looking to give more powers to Police, to force people wearing head coverings to remove them so they can be correctly identified.Police Minister Rob Johnson says it will affect
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| Fire Destroys Two Houses And A Caravan |
Published: Tuesday, 05 Jul 2011 13:08 PM
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A house and two caravans have been destroyed by fire in Woorooloo this morningThe blaze broke out around 9:40am on Werribee Road, and took around an hour to bring under controlFirefighters managed to
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| Hundreds Charged During Police Sting. |
Published: Tuesday, 05 Jul 2011 13:08 PM
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Police have charged 123 people with almost 200 burglary and drug offences, after swooping on six homes in the south eastern suburbs.Officers originally earmarked 83 people as potential suspects, but c
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| Australia Stays In Afghanistan Despite Another Soldier Death.... |
Published: Tuesday, 05 Jul 2011 9:09 AM
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Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she understands why many people are questioning our involvement in Afghanistan following the latest death of a 35-year-old Australian soldier.Ms Gillard says the wor
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| Concerns Over The Number of New Houses |
Published: Monday, 04 Jul 2011 14:07 PM
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The building industry fears financial uncertainty and lack of access to land, is pushing the numbers of new homes towards levels last seen in the Global Financial Crisis.The WA Housing Industry Associ
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| Ballajura Hit And Run Accused Pleads Guilty |
Published: Monday, 04 Jul 2011 14:06 PM
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A man charged over a fatal hit and run has pleaded guilty in court today.29 year-old Louis Marchei will be sentenced next month, after admitting to running-over Pauline and Tony Freeman in Ballajura l
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| Prominent Union Figure Arrested |
Published: Monday, 04 Jul 2011 12:06 PM
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Union figure Joe McDonald has been arrested at an East Perth building site this morning.The assistant secretary of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union was issued with a move on notice
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| Police Finds Magic Mushrooms In Car... |
Published: Monday, 04 Jul 2011 10:09 AM
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Police have charged two men after a traffic stop in the State south west.Sergeant Julie Hansen says the driver gave Police a false name after officers found almost half a kilo of magic mushrooms.read more... |
| Mining Magnate Refuses To Pay Penalty Payments... |
Published: Monday, 04 Jul 2011 10:08 AM
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WA building magnate Len Buckeridge is refusing to pay late penalty payments for delays in the construction of the Perth Arena.Mr Buckeridge's company B-G-C failed to meet last Friday's completion date
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| Perth's Elderly Warned After Robbery.... |
Published: Monday, 04 Jul 2011 9:12 AM
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Police are warning elderly people to be on their guard after a Dianella woman was robbed by two women posing as charity workers.Sergeant Julie Hansen says it happened when the thieves knocked on her f
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| Clan Lab Found... |
Published: Monday, 04 Jul 2011 9:11 AM
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Police have found another drug lab but are yet to charge anyone over the find.It was discovered at a house in Brookdale along with a stolen car.A Mount Nasura man has been charged with stealing the ca
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| Perth Shivers To It's Coldest Night.... |
Published: Monday, 04 Jul 2011 9:09 AM
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If you found it hard getting out of bed this morning you're not the only one, as Perth recorded its coldest night for the year.The mercury dropped to a chilly 1.3 degrees at 7.05 this morning.The Weat
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| Police Investigate Toddler Death... |
Published: Monday, 04 Jul 2011 7:10 AM
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Police are investigating the death of a two year old girl in Orelia yesterday afternoon.The toddler was in the driveway of her Maycock Place home when she was hit by a car.Inspector Mal Anderson says
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| Armed Robbers On The Run... |
Published: Monday, 04 Jul 2011 7:08 AM
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A man has been threatened by two armed robbers at a Liqourland store in Port Kennedy last night.Inspector Mal Anderson says it happened about 9.15.
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| Dolphin Death Report |
Published: Friday, 01 Jul 2011 14:06 PM
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The Swan River Trust says tests have shown the Morbili Virus was the likely cause of six dolphin deaths in 2009.The virus - which is not harmful to humans - showed up in two of three dolphins tested.T
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