Tag: WA
Ridicule flies at question time but the pressure mounts
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Ridicule flies at question time but the pressure mounts[MORE]
EPA approves Mid West power plant
Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority has recommended conditional approval of a coal-fired power station in the Mid West.[MORE]
Massive hole in accounts
The State Opposition says there's a $210 million hole in the Government's $1 billion plus budget top up.[MORE]
Geraldton mayor backs Skywest hub
The City of Geraldton-Greenough is supporting Skywest permanently basing more aircraft in Geraldton.[MORE]
Negotiations for LNG hub formally endorsed
Aboriginal people from across the Kimberley have formally endorsed traditional owners continuing negotiations over the proposed Kimberley gas hub.[MORE]
Japan arrests anti-whaling activist
Japanese police have arrested New Zealand anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune on his arrival in Tokyo.[MORE]
$100k truck stolen from Cataby
A truck worth $100,000 has been stolen from a transport company in the Mid West.[MORE]
Increased tourism numbers expected
The State Government is confident that its new tourism campaign 'Experience Extraordinary' will be more successful than previous attempts to increase tourism numbers to West Australia. [MORE]
Pair 'mugged disabled man'
Two men charged with mugging a disabled Geraldton man have appeared in court.[MORE]
33yo 'assaulted man after breaking in'
Geraldton detectives have charged a Beresford man over the violent assault of a 23-year-old man.[MORE]
Nod for more gas hub talks
Aboriginal people from across the Kimberley have formally endorsed traditional owners continuing negotiations over the proposed Kimberley gas hub in Western Australia.[MORE]
Bulls poised for stunning win
Sheffield Shield finalist Queensland has put itself in position for another stunning Gabba comeback victory after ripping through the Western Australia top-order on Friday.[MORE]
Man charged with attempted murder
A 43 year old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a 53 year old man in Northam overnight.[MORE]
Dragun inquest hears drug side effects under reported
An inquest into the death of a newsreader on anti-depressants has heard there is an 'under-reporting' of the side effects of prescription drugs in Australia.[MORE]
Day to day random searches not planned
The Police Minister Rob Johnson has dismissed criticism by a senior federal Liberal MP of the state's proposed stop and search powers.[MORE]
Navy intercepts another asylum boat
The 23rd asylum-seekers' boat to arrive in Australian waters this year has been intercepted by the Australian Navy.[MORE]
Power supply copes with unseasonal heat
Western Power is confident it will be able to meet peak power demands with temperatures set to reach 39 degrees today. [MORE]
Sea Shepherd activist facing arrest in Japan
New Zealand anti-whaling activist likely to be arrested when he arrives in Tokyo on board a Japanese whaling ship today.[MORE]
'Fat cat' salary upsets staff
Members of the South West Aboriginal Medical Service say their chief executive is sitting on a 'fat cat' salary while the service looks to cut costs by sacking staff. [MORE]
Gorgon contracts head overseas
Australian engineers say they are missing out on the booming LNG industry because design contracts are going overseas[MORE]
Random body searches go too far: Hockey
A senior Federal Liberal MP has criticised a push by state and territory governments to increase police powers, saying it threatens individual liberty.[MORE]
Toddler dies after being run over by taxi
22-month-old girl dies in hospital after being run over by a taxi van in the driveway of a house.[MORE]
Another one bites the dust at Force
Mark Bartholomeusz's injury-interrupted Super 14 season has continued with the Western Force utility back almost certain to miss Sunday's clash with the Reds in Queensland.[MORE]
Accident driver's 'worst nightmare'
A taxi driver who ran over a 22-month-old girl in a Mandurah this morning says the incident is every driver's worst nightmare.[MORE]
Police push for more pub bans
The Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan says anyone who commits a serious assault in a pub or club should be banned for five years.[MORE]
