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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 -
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 -
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 -
Accused granted bail in "exceptional" case
An accused murderer has been granted bail in the Supreme Court in Perth because it may not be possible to determine the victim's cause of death.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 7:37 pm -
East Timor wants compo for oil spill fallout
East Timor wants compensation from the Australian Government for any environmental damage caused by an oil leak from a rig in the Timor Sea.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 7:15 pm -
Oil leak inquiry announced
The Federal Government has appointed a former senior public servant to head a commission of inquiry into the recent oil spill in the Timor Sea.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 6:28 pm -
National policy targets e-waste
Computers and televisions will be recycled under a new National Waste Policy to be implemented next year.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 6:26 pm -
Cousins friend 'planned to buy cafe'
A long-time friend of AFL star Ben Cousins conspired with another man to traffic 45kg of MDMA or ecstasy, a Perth court has heard.
November 5, 2009, 4:41 pm -
Man jailed over drug driving death
A man has been sentenced to three years jail for causing the death of a woman when he drove under the influence of drugs.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 4:05 pm
