Western Australia
Boxing promoter Craig Christian arrested at Perth Airport
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Perth boxing promoter Craig Christian has been arrested at the Domestic Airport after a loaded pistol, illicit drugs and a large amount of cash were allegedly found in his suitcase.
Alleged war criminal Zentai granted bail
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An 86-year-old alleged war criminal has been granted bail while he continues to fight efforts to have him extradited to Hungary to face a murder charge.
Set back for train drivers' plan for industrial action
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Train drivers at Rio Tinto's Pilbara mines have had a setback in their plan to take industrial action over a pay and conditions dispute.
Police search for missing Bertram teenager
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Police in Perth are calling for information about a 14-year-old girl who left home more than a week ago.
Murder accused may face further charges
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Police investigating the murder of a Port Kennedy woman say the man accused of killing her may be charged with other offences.
Docker Johnson to retire
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Fremantle Dockers midfielder Mark Johnson is to retire at the end of the season.
State election on a 'knife-edge': Carpenter
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The Western Australian Premier Alan Carpenter has started talking down Labor's chances of re-election, even suggesting the party could lose.
Essendon draft Mark Johnson to retire from Dockers
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In the AFL, Fremantle Dockers midfielder Mark Johnson is to retire at the end of the season.
Calls for tougher penalities for learner drivers
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Counsel Assisting a Coronial inquest has recommended stronger penalties for learner drivers who breach their licence provisions.
Opposition flags tax cuts for families and small business
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The Opposition Leader Colin Barnett looks set to announce tax cuts for families and small businesses during the election campaign.
Work begins on Bunbury port access road
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Construction of stage one of the Bunbury port access road is due to begin next year.
Nationals and Family First to share preferences
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The Nationals Leader Brendon Grylls says the lure of becoming deputy premier will not be a factor in his decision on whether to form a coalition with the Liberals after the election.
Some uni students too poor to eat, union says
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The National Union of Students (NUS) says one in eight people at university regularly skips meals because they cannot afford to eat.
Alleged war criminal loses extradition hearing
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A court has ruled an 86-year-old man can be extradited to face a charge of murdering a Jewish teenager during World War II.
Labor promises more smoking bans
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The State Government says it will step up smoking bans throughout Western Australia if it wins the election.
Push on for single WA resources portfolio
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The mining lobby has called for a single resources portfolio to be created to help address the decline in mining exploration in Western Australia.
Quality of life is better in the city: survey
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Australia's cities have a better quality of life than smaller coastal towns, a national survey says.
Labor promises more smoking bans
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The State Government says it will step up smoking bans throughout Western Australia if it wins the election.
Sydney nabs world Monopoly spot
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Sydney has been included on the global version of the popular board game Monopoly.
Predictions of housing construction slump overrated: REIWA
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The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has rejected predictions of a major slump in Western Australia's housing construction sector.
Iron ore train drivers threatening to strike
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A key construction union claims the state's iron ore industry could lose millions of dollars if train drivers in the Pilbara go ahead with plans to stop work.
Government in crisis on Indigenous affairs: Sanderson
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The State Government's special adviser on Indigenous Affairs says the Premier, Alan Carpenter, has not been willing to follow his advice.
WA cancer services 'overstretched'
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A new report has found treatment services for cancer patients in Western Australia are overstretched and the State Government has failed to adequately plan for future demand.
Man charged over Port Kennedy murder
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Police have charged a 39-year-old man with the murder of a woman at Port Kennedy, south of Perth.
Babcock and Brown halts trading ahead of board announcement
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The company which owns the Western Australian gas provider Alinta has called a halt to trading of its shares, pending an announcement about changes to its board and management.
