| Police Searching For Hit&Run Motorist |
Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 14:04 PM
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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
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| Air Race Cancelled Worldwide |
Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 13:06 PM
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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
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| Million Dollar Payout For Mr Ward's Family |
Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 13:06 PM
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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
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| Pressure On Barnett Government Over Elective Surgery |
Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 8:07 AM
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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
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| WA To No Longer Host Air Race |
Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 8:05 AM
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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,
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| SES Crews Called Out Overnight |
Published: Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 6:05 AM
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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
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| State Goverment Wants The Public's Ideas |
Published: Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 13:07 PM
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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
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| State Govt Still Under Pressure To Look After Pensioners |
Published: Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 13:06 PM
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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
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| Thieves Steal In Osbourne Park |
Published: Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 8:05 AM
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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
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| Stirling Leaflet |
Published: Tuesday, 27 Jul 2010 13:05 PM
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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
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| Taxi Audit |
Published: Tuesday, 27 Jul 2010 12:08 PM
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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
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| Water Recycling |
Published: Monday, 26 Jul 2010 13:07 PM
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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
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| Roadside Memorial Crosses |
Published: Monday, 26 Jul 2010 13:07 PM
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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
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| Police Call For Care On The Roads |
Published: Monday, 26 Jul 2010 10:06 AM
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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
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| Fire Breaks Out At Jandakot Airport |
Published: Monday, 26 Jul 2010 9:06 AM
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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
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| Man Charged Over Nollamara Stabbing |
Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 18:06 PM
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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,
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| Train Workers Ramp Up Train Strike |
Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 17:07 PM
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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
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| Hit And Run Victim Recovering In Hospital |
Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 15:05 PM
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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
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| Police Nab Man Over Robberies |
Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 14:05 PM
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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
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| Unions Demand Report Into State Industrial Relations |
Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 13:06 PM
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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
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| Police Charge Over Wednesday's Shooting |
Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 13:04 PM
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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
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| Woman Victim of Hit And Run Attack |
Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 9:08 AM
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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
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| Man Stabbed in Nollamara |
Published: Friday, 23 Jul 2010 9:07 AM
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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
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| Police Call For Information On Missing Woman |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 18:10 PM
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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
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| Serious Concern Over A Missing Mount Pleasant Woman |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 17:10 PM
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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
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| Industrial Action On The Way For Our Trains |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 16:05 PM
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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
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| Police Searching For Missing South Hedland Man |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 15:07 PM
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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
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| Police Hunt Machete Wielding Robbers |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 14:08 PM
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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
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| Police Investigate Machete Attack |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 14:08 PM
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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
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| Police Have No Leads In Padbury Shooting |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 14:06 PM
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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
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| No Chance Of A Free Ride! |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 14:06 PM
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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
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| Police On The Hunt For A Gunman |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 13:05 PM
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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
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| Man Charged After Getting Trapped In Kelmscott Roof |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 12:07 PM
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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
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| Train Ticket Staff To Walk Off Job |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 12:06 PM
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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
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| Are You Correctly Enrolled? |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 12:06 PM
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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
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| Train Strike Won't Affect Tickets |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 11:06 AM
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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
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| Phone Scam Hits WA |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 8:07 AM
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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
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| Man Taken To Hospital Following Padbury Shooting |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 8:05 AM
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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
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| Train Workers Set To Stop Work |
Published: Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 6:06 AM
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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
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| West Aussie Drivers Putting TV Before Sleep! |
Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 15:08 PM
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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
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| Concern Over Uranium Mining In WA |
Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 15:08 PM
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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
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| Concern Over WA's Infrastructure Funding |
Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 14:06 PM
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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
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| Cncern Over WA's Infrastructure Funding |
Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 14:05 PM
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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
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| West Aussies Urged To Have The Flu Jab |
Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 12:07 PM
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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
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| Wilson Fire Causes 250 Thousand Dollar Damage |
Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 9:05 AM
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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
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| Six Escape Wilson House Fire |
Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 8:05 AM
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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
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| Tired Drivers Putting Lives On Line |
Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 6:06 AM
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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
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| Employee Has Scary Escape After Robbery |
Published: Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 6:05 AM
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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
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| Baby Vaccine Trial |
Published: Tuesday, 20 Jul 2010 16:06 PM
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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
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| Public Schools become Independent |
Published: Tuesday, 20 Jul 2010 13:06 PM
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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
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