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Perth man fined over black market abalone
A Perth man has been fined more than $100,000 for buying black market abalone and selling it for a profit.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 4:23 pm -
The seven year itch
The Education Minister Liz Constable, has shelved a plan to move year seven students into the high school system next year. But she is not prepared to shut the door on the possibility of it happening sometime in the future.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 3:37 pm -
Police investigate Port Hedland crash
Port Hedland police are trying to determine the cause of a car crash which left two children with serious injuries.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 2:07 pm -
Government prisoner transport contract sparks 'outrage'
The Deaths in Custody Watch Committee says it is outraged that the contract of a prisoner transport company which contributed to the death of an Aboriginal elder will not be terminated.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 1:35 pm -
ACCC cracks down on fake flirts
The consumer protection watchdog has launched court action against a dating website for allegedly using fictional profiles to 'flirt' with registered users.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 1:03 pm -
Oil companies forced to co-operate with spill inquiry
The Federal Resources Minister says oil companies will be forced to co-operate with an inquiry into the West Atlas oil spill.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:31 pm -
Perth people encouraged to switch to solar
Western Power is encouraging residents in the eastern suburbs to sign up to the new Solar Cities program.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 12:04 pm -
Gas producers oppose Gorgon marketing approval
An alliance of domestic gas producers has strongly criticised the decision to allow the proponents of the Gorgon gas project to market the commodity jointly .
ABC - November 6, 2009, 10:23 am -
Camel operator faces court
The row between rival camel operators on Broome's Cable Beach will go before a magistrate today.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 10:18 am -
Festival for the people
The 2010 Perth International Arts Festival is in the market for some volunteers. No skills necessary, just a good head for heights.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 10:14 am -
Researchers look at bee fertility
The University of WA is embarking on an $800,000 study on the fertility of bees.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 10:14 am -
Crash injured flown to Perth
Two women and two children have been flown to hospital in Perth with serious injuries after a traffic crash in Port Hedland.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 9:47 am -
Boat survivors expected at Christmas Island
The survivors from a boat which sank in Australia's search and rescue zone are expected to arrive at Christmas Island today.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 9:30 am -
Farming profits down
Many West Australian wheat farmers may not turn a profit this year, with wheat prices falling to a five year low.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 9:25 am -
Glut of LNG to blame for Inpex delay: analyst
A resources analyst believes a glut of natural gas is behind a decision to delay a major LNG development in Darwin.
ABC - November 6, 2009, 9:19 am -
Strong dollar to hit state's bottom line
The West Australian Government could lose as much as $1 billion in revenue this financial year if the value of the Australian dollar continues to rise.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 11:32 pm -
Firepower boss told to forfeit passport
Federal authorities have ordered the Perth businessman behind the failed fuel technology company Firepower to forfeit his passport.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 10:00 pm -
Mid West iron project approved
The State Government has granted final approval for Sinosteel iron ore project, south east of Geraldton.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 9:28 pm -
LNG project decision delayed
The Northern Territory Chief Minister has confirmed that the Japanese company Inpex has delayed its investment decision in a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Darwin.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 9:23 pm -
Esperance dust-off begins
The clean up of the WA south coast town of Esperance has begun, to clear away dust deposited from lead and nickel exports between 2006 and 2007.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 7:37 pm
