Tag: Perth 6000
Fishing ban along WA coast deferred
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.[MORE]
A-G seeks advice on Mallard compensation
The Western Australian Attorney-General, Christian Porter, says he has asked the State Solicitor's Office to work quickly to decide how much compensation the state should pay Andrew Mallard, who spent 12 years in prison for a murder he did not commit.[MORE]
Qantas passengers' spinal injuries unclear
Doctors say it's too early to determine the severity of spinal injuries suffered by passengers involved in a mid-air incident.[MORE]
Electricity prices set to rise
West Australians are expected to be hit with a bigger than expected increase in their electricity bills with Western Power asking the regulator for approval to increase its tariffs by 40 per cent next year.[MORE]
Malthouse wants a clean series
Australia coach Mick Malthouse says on-field violence is unlikely during this month's International Rules series against Ireland.[MORE]
Barnett not concerned by Bankwest sale
The Premier Colin Barnett says he has no concerns with the Commonwealth Bank's purchase of Bankwest.[MORE]
Computer glitch may be behind Qantas incident: ATSB
A computer glitch may be responsible for a mid-air drama involving a Qantas Airbus, the ATSB says.[MORE]
Three Hawks in International Rules squad
Coach Mick Malthouse has announced a 25-man Australian squad for this month's International Rules series against Ireland.[MORE]
'Buckle up' warning after Qantas mid-air drama
A mid-air drama in which 46 Qantas passengers were injured has prompted a seatbelt warning from CASA.[MORE]
McGowan defends former Government's approvals process
The State Opposition has defended the former government's management of the resources industry's approvals process, arguing it refused to take a 'development at all costs' approach.[MORE]
Bankwest sale going ahead
The Commonwealth Bank says it will buy Perth-based Bankwest for $2.1 billion.[MORE]
Qantas passengers arrive in Perth after mid-air ordeal
Qantas passengers have arrived in Perth after a terrifying mid-air ordeal.[MORE]
Measles scare over lightning strike survivor
Western Australia's Department of Health is trying to contact people who may have come into contact with a 16-year-old boy who is infected with measles.[MORE]
Creditors urged to vote for winery wind up
Administrators for failed Margaret River winery Palandri will today recommend creditors vote in favour of winding up the company.[MORE]
Westwood, Casey to join Shark at Vines
British golfers Lee Westwood and Paul Casey have confirmed they will play in the tri-sanctioned tour event to be held in Perth early next year.[MORE]
Mitchell brushes speculation in time for preseason
Western Force coach John Mitchell says speculation of a player revolt has not been a distraction to his side's preseason.[MORE]
Doctor shortage high on the agenda at Health minister meeting
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.[MORE]
Teachers to get backdated pay rise immediately
State school teachers and school administrators in Western Australia will get an immediate 6 per cent pay rise.[MORE]
Policeman and panel beater facing corruption charges
In the District Court in Perth, a police officer and a panel beater are on trial accused of involvement in a corrupt scheme to have traffic infringement notices withdrawn.[MORE]
Former EPA boss fails to overturn CCC decision
The former head of the Environmental Protection Authority, Wally Cox, has failed in his attempt to have misconduct findings against him quashed.[MORE]
WA 'risky' for investment: report
A new survey shows Western Australia is considered the riskiest state in the nation for resource sector investment.[MORE]
Cockburn councillor resigns
Pressure is mounting on the Mayor of Cockburn to stand down after the corruption watchdog's adverse findings against him.[MORE]
WA to compensate 1,700 over prisoner bungle
The Western Australian Government says it will compensate more than 1,700 prisoners who were kept in jail longer than they should have been.[MORE]
Thunder rolls Perth in WNBL debut
The Logan Thunder opened their inaugural WNBL season with a convincing 96-74 victory over Perth Lynx on Saturday night, sending a clear message to its competition that the new team in town is a force to be reckoned with.[MORE]
