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   Police Searching For Hit&Run Motorist
   Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 14:04 PM

 A 44 year-old Palmyra man has received medical attention, after he was knocked off his bike in Applecross this morning.Police say the light-coloured car, believed to be a Mitsubishi Magna failed to st read more...

   Air Race Cancelled Worldwide
   Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 13:06 PM

Audio in story  Organisers have cancelled Perth's Air-Race World Championships, as the franchise reportedly looks to restructure the competition.The air show has been panned worldwide and was first held in Perth in 2 read more...

   Million Dollar Payout For Mr Ward's Family
   Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 13:06 PM

 The family of Aboriginal elder Mr Ward will receive 3.2 million dollars, in ex-gratia payments from the State Government.Mr Ward died from heat-stroke in the back of a hot van in January 2008, while b read more...

   Pressure On Barnett Government Over Elective Surgery
   Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 8:07 AM

Audio in story  The State Opposition has called on the government to re-think its plan to reduce hospital waiting lists.Shadow Health Minister Roger Cook says the Barnett Government's strategy, to fast track patients read more...

   WA To No Longer Host Air Race
   Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 8:05 AM

 Tourism WA's been informed, by the organisers of the Air Race World Championships, that all events scheduled for 2011 have been cancelled worldwide.The decision means the popular international event, read more...

   SES Crews Called Out Overnight
   Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 6:05 AM

 State Emergency Service volunteers from Swan have responded to a call for help this morning, after part of the roof was torn from a childcare centre in Midvale.The incident happened at the centre on M read more...

   State Goverment Wants The Public's Ideas
   Published: Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 13:07 PM

Audio in story  The Barnett Government is looking for expressions of interest, for their multi million dollar redevelopment of East Perth.Cafes, parks, shops and apartments will all feature in the area close to the W read more...

   State Govt Still Under Pressure To Look After Pensioners
   Published: Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 13:06 PM

Audio in story  The State Opposition says it's sad that pensioners are having to switch off heating appliances to save money.Yesterday they revealed the Government is sitting on almost 2-billion dollars worth of reve read more...

   Thieves Steal In Osbourne Park
   Published: Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 8:05 AM

Audio in story  There's been an early hours holdup in Osborne Park.Police say two males wearing balaclava's followed a vehicle into a motel in Main Street.Inspector Neil Blair says they smashed it with bricks and sto read more...

   Stirling Leaflet
   Published: Tuesday, 27 Jul 2010 13:05 PM

 A West Australian Labor candidate has blamed a campaign volunteer for letterboxing material .. containing photos of former prime minister Kevin Rudd and a glowing endorsement.The outdated material for read more...

   Taxi Audit
   Published: Tuesday, 27 Jul 2010 12:08 PM

 An audit of Perth's Taxi service has seen 8 drivers suspended and 70 vehicle's taken off the road.On a positive waiting times for passengers has improved slightly -- with 95 percent of peak period job read more...

   Water Recycling
   Published: Monday, 26 Jul 2010 13:07 PM

Audio in story  The State Government's aim of recycling 30 per cent of Perth's wastewater within 20 years is in doubt.It follows revelations the amount of water being recycled has gone backwards -- dropping 300 milli read more...

   Roadside Memorial Crosses
   Published: Monday, 26 Jul 2010 13:07 PM

Audio in story  The Premier has backed a bid by Main Roads to have memorial crosses removed from roadsides 12 months after fatal crashes.They say the crosses sometimes become untidy and could distract motorists.But G read more...

   Police Call For Care On The Roads
   Published: Monday, 26 Jul 2010 10:06 AM

Audio in story  Police are concerned about the number of people injured in car accidents over the weekend --- and are reminding motorists to take care on our roads.Susan Usher from Police Media says, one person was k read more...

   Fire Breaks Out At Jandakot Airport
   Published: Monday, 26 Jul 2010 9:06 AM

 A fire at Jandakot Airport last night has caused about 60 thousand dollars worth of damage.The blaze started about 7pm and lasted for two hours before being put out.Damage was restricted to the inside read more...

   Man Charged Over Nollamara Stabbing
   Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 18:06 PM

 A 28 year old Balga man has been charged, after an altercation in Nollamara overnight.Police say the alleged offender was involved in an argument with a 23 year old man, at a home in Monterey Street, read more...

   Train Workers Ramp Up Train Strike
   Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 17:07 PM

 Revenue Protection Officers on Perth's trains have walked off the job from two o'clock this afternoon, as they ramp up their bid for better pay and conditions.The Officers who check tickets and issue read more...

   Hit And Run Victim Recovering In Hospital
   Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 15:05 PM

 A woman is recovering in hospital, after she was run-down by a Mitsubishi Magna in Mandurah overnight.20 year-old Lauren Rogerson says she's lucky to be alive, after she was flung into the air while c read more...

   Police Nab Man Over Robberies
   Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 14:05 PM

 A man aged in his thirties is in Police custody, over three alleged armed robberies across Perth today.Just after 11 o'clock this morning, a man walked into His Majesty's Theatre on Hay Street and ind read more...

   Unions Demand Report Into State Industrial Relations
   Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 13:06 PM

Audio in story  Unions WA has called on Premier Colin Barnett, to release a million-dollar report into State Industrial Relations to clarify the State's workplace laws.The union says the report contains recommendatio read more...

   Police Charge Over Wednesday's Shooting
   Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 13:04 PM

Audio in story  Police have charged a 20-year-old Duncraig man, over an incident in Padbury on Wednesday night, that left one man in hospital with a gun-shot wound.It's alleged the 20-year-old was in a group of peopl read more...

   Woman Victim of Hit And Run Attack
   Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 9:08 AM

Audio in story  Police are searching for the driver of a silver sedan that ran down a woman in Mandurah last night.The 20 year old was crossing Tuckey Street near Sholl Road just before midnight when she was knocked read more...

   Man Stabbed in Nollamara
   Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 9:07 AM

Audio in story  A 28 year old man has been stabbed overnight in NollamaraPolice were called to a disturbance around 1:30 this morning, at a house on Monterrey StreetThe victim was wounded in the arm and stomach and t read more...

   Police Call For Information On Missing Woman
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 18:10 PM

Audio in story  Police are concerned about a 35 year old Mount Pleasant woman, who hasn't been seen since Tuesday night this week.Ros Weatherall from Police Media says Rachel Marie Brakespeare was involved in a dispu read more...

   Serious Concern Over A Missing Mount Pleasant Woman
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 17:10 PM

 Police are urging a 35 year old woman to contact them, following a domestic dispute in Mount Pleasant earlier this week.Rachel Marie Brakespeare was last seen leaving her Bateman Road home on Tuesday read more...

   Industrial Action On The Way For Our Trains
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 16:05 PM

Audio in story  Revenue Protection Officers on our trains will stop work between 2pm tomorrow and 2am on Saturday, after holding a protest rally in the city today.The workers initially planned to go to work, but simp read more...

   Police Searching For Missing South Hedland Man
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 15:07 PM

 A 48 year old man has gone missing from South Hedland, and police are concerned for his welfare.Derek Schaeffer was last seen at his home on Sunday evening, where he was involved in a fight with anoth read more...

   Police Hunt Machete Wielding Robbers
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 14:08 PM

Audio in story  Police are seeking assistance to identify three men who threatened a home owner with a machete last month.On the 15th of July a 44 year old Lockridge man left his Altone Road house for only 20 minutes read more...

   Police Investigate Machete Attack
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 14:08 PM

Audio in story  Police are seeking assistance to identify three men who threatened a home owner with a machete last month.On the 15th of July a 44 year old Lockridge man left his Altone Road house for only 20 minutes read more...

   Police Have No Leads In Padbury Shooting
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 14:06 PM

 Police say they have no leads or security vision to help with their inquiries into a shooting at Padbury last night, and are relying on the public's help.A 21 year old man remains in hospital after be read more...

   No Chance Of A Free Ride!
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 14:06 PM

Audio in story  Don't even think about trying to get on a train without a ticket this afternoon.That's the warning from Transperth, whose regular ticketing staff are striking today over a pay dispute.About 100 worker read more...

   Police On The Hunt For A Gunman
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 13:05 PM

 Police are searching for a gunman involved in a shooting last night, as a 21 year old man remains in intensive care at Joondalup Hospital.The victim was allegedly shot multiple times, after a conflict read more...

   Man Charged After Getting Trapped In Kelmscott Roof
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 12:07 PM

 A man's been charged with burglary offences, after he was found hiding in a roof cavity at a Kelmscott business.The 26 year old Maddington man was discovered yesterday, and police allege he broke into read more...

   Train Ticket Staff To Walk Off Job
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 12:06 PM

Audio in story  A rally will be held in the city today, as train staff who check tickets and issue fines protest about their pay.Staff from MSS Security will be walking off the job for four hours, seeking greater pay read more...

   Are You Correctly Enrolled?
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 12:06 PM

Audio in story  Time's running out to make sure your address details are correct on the electoral roll.Phil Diak from the Australian Electoral Commission says the only way to update your details now is by fax, email read more...

   Train Strike Won't Affect Tickets
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 11:06 AM

Audio in story  Anyone thinking of getting a free ride today, should think again.Around 100 staff from MSS Security, who check tickets and issue fines on Perth's trains, are striking today in protest over their pay.T read more...

   Phone Scam Hits WA
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 8:07 AM

 Consumer Protection is reminding West Aussies not to be gullible, after more than 40 people were targeted in a phone scam.One woman was fleeced of 2500 dollars,after she was contacted by scammers, pre read more...

   Man Taken To Hospital Following Padbury Shooting
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 8:05 AM

Audio in story  A 21 year-old man is in a stable condition in hospital, after being shot multiple times last night.The man was dropped-off at Joondalup Health Campus with 15 bullets in his stomach, after seeking assi read more...

   Train Workers Set To Stop Work
   Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 6:06 AM

 Train staff will begin industrial action today, as they continue to ask for better pay and conditions.Workers who check tickets and issue fines will walk off the job from 2pm, and won't return until 6 read more...

   West Aussie Drivers Putting TV Before Sleep!
   Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 15:08 PM

Audio in story  A recent SGIO survey of 500 WA motorists, shows around 30 per cent of drivers under the age of 29 aren't getting enough sleep before driving to work.This is a concern, because 30 per cent of road trag read more...

   Concern Over Uranium Mining In WA
   Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 15:08 PM

Audio in story  Environmentalists are calling on the Barnett Government to hold a public inquiry into uranium mining.Concerns have been raised about a number of health and environmental issues linked to uranium, but read more...

   Concern Over WA's Infrastructure Funding
   Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 14:06 PM

Audio in story  The Federal Government is concerned that Perth will miss out on a number of key infrastructure projects if Tony Abbott is elected Prime Minister.The Labor Party plans to upgrade a stretch of Great Eas read more...

   Cncern Over WA's Infrastructure Funding
   Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 14:05 PM

Audio in story  The Federal Government is concerned that Perth will miss out on a number of key infrastructure projects if Tony Abbott is elected Prime Minister.The Labor Party plans to upgrade a stretch of Great Eas read more...

   West Aussies Urged To Have The Flu Jab
   Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 12:07 PM

Audio in story  Now's the perfect time to get vaccinated against the flu, with medical professionals reporting the strain will get worse in the coming weeks.By having the flu shot people can not only help protect the read more...

   Wilson Fire Causes 250 Thousand Dollar Damage
   Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 9:05 AM

Audio in story  A house in Wilson has been gutted by fire overnight, causing a quarter of a million dollars damage.The blaze broke out at a property on Teaguer Street just before 10pm.Fire crews attended and were abl read more...

   Six Escape Wilson House Fire
   Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 8:05 AM

 Firefighters have spent the night dampening down a house fire in Wilson.The fire is thought to have been sparked by a faulty wire, and has caused an estimated quarter of a million dollars damage.No on read more...

   Tired Drivers Putting Lives On Line
   Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 6:06 AM

Audio in story  New research is shining the spotlight on the dangers of driving tired.The information was collected by a recent SGIO survey, which found fatigue is responsible for 30 per cent of deaths behind the whe read more...

   Employee Has Scary Escape After Robbery
   Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 6:05 AM

Audio in story  A Padbury Petrol Station has been the target of crime overnight.Police say an armed man entered the United Service Station around 12.30 this morning,and used a machete to threaten staff.Inspector Ray read more...

   Baby Vaccine Trial
   Published: Tuesday, 20 Jul 2010 16:06 PM

 Perth researchers are seeking healthy children to take part in a vaccine trial - aimed at preventing a common chest infection.Bronciolitis is often referred to as Baby Asthma and can prevent babies fr read more...

   Public Schools become Independent
   Published: Tuesday, 20 Jul 2010 13:06 PM

Audio in story  A further 64 public schools will join the State Government's independent program from next year.It means the hand-picked schools will soon be able to govern autonomously -- making local decisions whic read more...



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