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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 -
Greens call for drink container recycling
The WA Greens are again urging the Federal Government to establish a national scheme to recycle drinking containers.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 3:00 pm -
Man pleads guilty to murdering son
A Perth man has admitted murdering his four-month-old son and burying him in a bush grave.
November 5, 2009, 2:23 pm -
Woman charged over Port Hedland fire
Police have charged a woman who started a fire that critically injured her 61-year-old partner.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 1:28 pm -
Man pleads guilty to murdering baby son
A 41-year-old man will be sentenced in the Supreme Court in February for murdering his baby son.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 1:28 pm -
Commercial fisherman blasts oil leak response
A Kimberley-based commercial fisherman says environmental protection in Australia's Northern waters is pathetic.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 12:45 pm -
Mining boom within three years: economist
A leading economic forecaster is predicting Australia will experience another mining boom within three years.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 10:48 am -
Oil flowed more freely than information
One of the biggest challenges in journalism is trying to cover a story you can't see happening.
ABC - November 5, 2009, 10:23 am
