Bunbury and south-west
Push for Bunbury to be declared GP special need area
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Western Australian Health Minister Kim Hames has urged his federal counterpart to declare Bunbury an area of unmet need for general practitioners.
Federation up-beat about pallet maker's future
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The Forest Industries Federation says it is confident a Collie-based pallet manufacturer will continue operating under a new owner.
Top towns vie for tourism awards
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The finalists for Western Australia's Top Tourism Town Awards have been announced.
Industry says sawmill closure shows forestry woes
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The forestry industry says the closure of a sawmill in Yarloop is a clear indication the sector is struggling.
Fishers show interest in new safety device
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A new safety device, developed by a south-west Western Australian fisherman and the Department of Environment and Conservation, has attracted the attention of fishers on WA's south coast.
Girl hurt in Waroona road crash
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A 17-year-old girl is recovering in hospital after she crashed her car into a tree in Waroona on the weekend.
Hope for Bunbury trading nod to extend to Perth
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The Property Council is hoping a decision to approve extended trading in Bunbury will lead to the adoption of seven-day trading in Perth.
Gunns pulls out of Yarloop sawmill
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Gunns Limited says it will shut down its Yarloop sawmill in December because it has become non-viable.
Volatile times for WA farmers
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The Western Australian Farmers Federation says Australia's economic situation is so volatile it is difficult to say whether falling interest rates and the weak Australian dollar have made farmers better off.
Developer dismiss significance of Smiths Beach opposition
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Developer Canal Rocks has played down the importance of an independent report which shows significant opposition to its proposed development at Smiths Beach.
Labor demands transparency on regional spending program
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The State Opposition says the secrecy surrounding the Liberal/National Government's royalties for regions program is unacceptable.
WorkSafe to check on boat lifting compliance
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WorkSafe inspectors will be carrying out spot checks on maritime facilities around Western Australia in a bid to reduce workplace injuries.
Mobile emergency control centre for WA
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The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) is developing a state-of-the-art emergency control centre that can be mobilised across Western Australia.
Angler backs fish protection delay
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A south-west Western Australian fisherman says plans to defer moves to protect key fish species will be welcome by most recreational fishers.
Dwindling stocks forces lobster limits
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The rock lobster industry says it may have to adopt more severe limits on its catch this season than first anticipated.
Fishing ban along WA coast deferred
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The West Australian Government says it is keeping an election commitment by deferring a planned 10 week recreational fishing ban due to start next week.
Manjimup saleyards back in action
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More than 400 cattle have gone under the hammer at the first sale at the Manjimup saleyards in more than two-and-a-half years.
Green group backs union's logging warning
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The Conservation Council of Western Australia has welcomed the forestry union's warning that too much native forest is being harvested.
Palandri investors to be left short changed
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Creditors for the failed Margaret River winery the Palandri Group have voted to put the group's six companies into liquidation.
Shire offers cautious welcome to desal plant EPA green light
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The Harvey Shire has cautiously welcomed the Environmental Protection Authority's (EPA) recommendation for approval for the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant at Binningup.
WA timber industry verging on collapse: union
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The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) warns that Western Australia's timber industry is harvesting at a rate far higher than it can replant and the industry is on the verge of collapse.
Creditors urged to vote for winery wind up
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Administrators for failed Margaret River winery Palandri will today recommend creditors vote in favour of winding up the company.
Doctor shortage high on the agenda at Health minister meeting
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The Western Australian Health Minister Kim Hames says discussing solutions to the doctor shortage in country areas will be high on his agenda when he meets his Federal counterpart on Friday.
Binningup to house desalination plant: Barnett
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The Premier, Colin Barnett, says it is most likely to the state's second seawater desalination plant will be built at Binningup, near Bunbury.
Busselton residents petition against precinct plan
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More than 2,000 Busselton residents have signed a petition opposing the development of a new civic precinct.
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