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MP engaged in 'serious misconduct'
The Corruption and Crime Commission has found the Independent MP John Bowler engaged in serious misconduct over his handling of a mining application.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 5:34 pm -
Factory fire forces evacuations
Fire authorities are urging people to leave an industrial area in the Perth southern suburb of O'Connor because of a large fire at a meat factory.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 4:09 pm -
Senate fight looms over Youth Allowance
The Federal Government says its proposed changes to Youth Allowance will not disadvantage students from the bush.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 3:25 pm -
Whale carcass prompts shark warning
The Department of Fisheries in WA is concerned about a whale carcass which is lodged into reef 50 metres offshore at one of Perth's northern beaches.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 3:20 pm -
Meat factory on fire
Fire crews are working to put out a blaze at a meat factory in the Perth southern suburb of O'Connor.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 3:13 pm -
Boy faces court over stolen Freddo frog
A 12-year-old Western Australian boy has made a brief appearance in the Northam Childrens Court charged with receiving a stolen chocolate bar.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 2:51 pm -
Court grants bail to pair charged over shooting
A Pinjarra couple accused of shooting a shotgun at two brawling families have been granted bail.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 2:46 pm -
Boy charged over stolen chocolate frog
The Aboriginal Legal Service in Western Australia has criticised police for charging a 12-year-old boy with receiving a stolen chocolate frog valued at 70 cents.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 2:23 pm -
Woman dies in house fire
An elderly woman has died in a house fire in the Perth suburb of Hamersley.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 9:22 am -
Narrogin alcohol bans a success: Police
Police in Narrogin say alcohol bans over the weekend were successful in curbing anti-social behaviour after a shooting in the town.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 9:18 am -
Low voter turn-out could cost Labor Willagee: Ripper
The State Opposition Leader, Eric Ripper says a low turn out for the Willagee by-election may damage his party's chance of winning the seat.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 9:11 am -
Child abuse training for social workers
All social workers will be trained in recognising child abuse, regardless of whether they will be working with children in the future.
ABC - November 16, 2009, 8:00 am -
Couple charged over WA funeral shooting
Two people have been charged with shooting into a crowd that had gathered for a funeral, injuring two people and prompting bottle shops to close in a WA town.
November 15, 2009, 7:02 pm -
Police ban alcohol after double shooting
A long term family dispute in Narrogin has disintegrated with a husband and wife alleged to have shot two people during the brawl.
ABC - November 15, 2009, 3:19 pm -
Police investigating double shooting
A man who claims to have witnessed a shooting at Narrogin has had his car impounded by forensic police as the investigation into the incident continues.
ABC - November 15, 2009, 3:01 pm -
Clinics to stay open longer
The Australian Medical Association has welcomed a State Government plan to fund GP clinics to stay open longer and is calling on the Federal Government to also contribute to the scheme.
ABC - November 15, 2009, 2:26 pm -
WA farmers welcome ETS exclusion
The WA Farmers Federation has welcomed a move by the Federal Government to exclude farmers from the emissions trading scheme.
ABC - November 15, 2009, 2:25 pm -
Two charged over funeral shooting
Two people have been charged with shooting into a crowd of people gathered at a funeral in Narrogin, 200 kilometres south-east of Perth.
ABC - November 15, 2009, 2:00 pm -
New Cottesloe plans
A multi-million dollar makeover of Cottesloe Beach has moved a step closer with the local council submitting its final concept plans for State Government approval.
ABC - November 15, 2009, 12:41 pm -
Narrogin double shooting
Police are investigating a shooting during a brawl between indigenous families in the West Australian town of Narrogin.
ABC - November 15, 2009, 12:01 pm
