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The Premier has called a snap election for September
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The Premier has called a snap election for September.
The Opposition Leader responds to snap September poll
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Colin Barnett responds to the Premier's call for a September 6 election
WA Premier announces September poll
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The Premier Alan Carpenter has announced a September 6 poll.
McGrath steps down to boost Liberal campaign
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Liberal MP steps down to boost the party's chances at September election.
Carpenter calls September poll
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WA Premier Alan Carpenter has announced the state will go to the polls on September 6.
Rescue officer testifies at missing yacht trio inquest
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The inquest into the disappearance of three men from a yacht sailing off north Queensland has heard evidence from the rescue officer who was the first person to board the catamaran.
Accused drug importer granted bail
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A Sydney man accused of involvement in a $77 million drug importation to Perth has been granted bail.
State political reporter Peter Kennedy on WA's early election date
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State political reporter Peter Kennedy on WA's early election date
New road safety strategy could save more lives on WA roads.
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The Road Safety Council claims thousands of lives could be saved with its new road safety plan.
Carpenter expected to call election for September 6
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Western Australian Premier Alan Carpenter is expected to call the state election for September 6.
Man dies in crash on Tonkin Highway
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Traffic restrictions are still in place at the intersection of Tonkin and Roe Highways in Perth after a fatal crash.
Opposition Leader Colin Barnett takes questions on ABC Radio.
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Opposition Leader Colin Barnett takes questions on ABC Radio.
Barnett wants to 'think big'
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The State Opposition leader, Colin Barnett, has again suggested he will seek to revive his Kimberley canal plan saying he intends to 'think big' on the issue of water policy.
Funding crisis forces closure of community tv station
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Perth's community television station Access 31 is off air after efforts to find funds to continue operating collapsed.
Police are investigating a hit and run in Malaga.
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Police hope vehicle fragments found at the scene of a hit and run will help identify the car and the driver involved in the crash.
Geelhoed new state president of the AMA
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The new West Australian head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) says he will be pushing for a better deal for Aboriginal health in the lead up to the election.
Cottesloe candidate to step down for Colin Barnett
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The former candidate for Cottesloe, Deidre Willmott, has announced her resignation.
The Premier Alan Carpenter says WA's gas crisis is virtually over.
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The Premier Alan Carpenter says WA's gas crisis is virtually over.
Rescue crew to testify at missing yacht trio inquest
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A coronial inquest into the disappearance of three Western Australian men from a catamaran off Townsville in north Queensland will hear evidence from the first rescue crew to board the yacht.
WA's energy sources remain fragile: CCI
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) says Western Australia's energy system remains fragile, despite the government's declaration that the gas crisis is effectively over.
Civilian staff to take over police watchhouse duties
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State Cabinet has approved funding for civilian staff to take over duties from police at the East Perth Watch House - a move that will see more than 50 officers to the beat.
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McGrath steps down to boost Liberal campaign
- Police officer charged with assault
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Carpenter calls September poll
- Rescue officer testifies at missing yacht trio inquest
- Accused drug importer granted bail
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Union: Hundreds of workers lose medical facilities at Woodside plant.
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Jobs lost in wine restructure
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New road safety strategy could save more lives on WA roads.
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Carpenter expected to call election for September 6
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Fisherman 'watched brother drown'
