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Seat Watch Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 22:57:00 | Updated August 7, 2008 22:58:00

Political manoeuvering over state seats in the election has begun.

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The Premier has called a snap election for September Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 22:37:00 | Updated August 7, 2008 22:35:00

The Premier has called a snap election for September.

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The Opposition Leader responds to snap September poll Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 19:33:00

Colin Barnett responds to the Premier's call for a September 6 election

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WA Premier announces September poll Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 18:34:00

The Premier Alan Carpenter has announced a September 6 poll.

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McGrath steps down to boost Liberal campaign Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 18:01:00

Liberal MP steps down to boost the party's chances at September election.

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Police officer charged with assault

Posted August 7, 2008 17:48:00

A WA policeman has been charged with assualt.

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Carpenter calls September poll Video Audio Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 17:48:00 | Updated August 7, 2008 19:55:00

WA Premier Alan Carpenter has announced the state will go to the polls on September 6.

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Rescue officer testifies at missing yacht trio inquest

Posted August 7, 2008 17:44:00

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.

Tags: community-and-society, law-crime-and-justice, missing-person, australia, qld, airlie-beach-4802, townsville-4810, wa, perth-6000

Accused drug importer granted bail

Posted August 7, 2008 16:18:00

A Sydney man accused of involvement in a $77 million drug importation to Perth has been granted bail.

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WA Nationals ready for a state election. Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 15:57:00

The WA Nationals are ready for a state election.

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State political reporter Peter Kennedy on WA's early election date Video Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 15:00:00 | Updated August 7, 2008 15:18:00

State political reporter Peter Kennedy on WA's early election date

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New road safety strategy could save more lives on WA roads. Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 14:38:00

The Road Safety Council claims thousands of lives could be saved with its new road safety plan.

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Carpenter expected to call election for September 6 Video Audio Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 12:46:00 | Updated August 7, 2008 16:48:00

Western Australian Premier Alan Carpenter is expected to call the state election for September 6.

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Man dies in crash on Tonkin Highway

Posted August 7, 2008 12:33:00

Traffic restrictions are still in place at the intersection of Tonkin and Roe Highways in Perth after a fatal crash.

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Opposition Leader Colin Barnett takes questions on ABC Radio. Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 11:36:00

Opposition Leader Colin Barnett takes questions on ABC Radio.

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Barnett wants to 'think big' Audio Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 11:14:00 | Updated August 7, 2008 11:43:00

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.

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Funding crisis forces closure of community tv station Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 09:14:00

Perth's community television station Access 31 is off air after efforts to find funds to continue operating collapsed.

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Police are investigating a hit and run in Malaga. Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 08:45:00

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.

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Geelhoed new state president of the AMA

Posted August 7, 2008 08:29:00

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.

Tags: health, doctors-and-medical-professionals, health-administration, wa, perth-6000

Cottesloe candidate to step down for Colin Barnett

Posted August 7, 2008 08:04:00

The former candidate for Cottesloe, Deidre Willmott, has announced her resignation.

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The Premier Alan Carpenter says WA's gas crisis is virtually over. Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 08:03:00

The Premier Alan Carpenter says WA's gas crisis is virtually over.

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Rescue crew to testify at missing yacht trio inquest Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 07:25:00

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.

Tags: community-and-society, law-crime-and-justice, missing-person, australia, qld, airlie-beach-4802, townsville-4810, wa, perth-6000

WA's energy sources remain fragile: CCI Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 07:16:00

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.

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Civilian staff to take over police watchhouse duties Photo

Posted August 7, 2008 07:13:00

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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