Thursday, May 17th, 2012

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Stone family leg it for Leon

Nicole Stone's voice trembled as she tried to explain how proud she was of her brother Leon.
1 hour, 39 minutes ago
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Top cop wants less stations, more police

Massive police "hubs" will replace small local stations and are the future of policing in the metropolitan district, a community forum has been told.
1 hour, 3 minutes ago
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Bomber spectacular

The world's biggest bomber, built at the height of the Cold War in the 1950s, will make two spectacular low passes at Pearce Air Base at the weekend for the Defence Force air show.
1 hour, 29 minutes ago
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$40,000 Western Power party for retiring chief axed

Western Power plans for a lavish $40,000 taxpayer funded send-off for retiring chief Doug Aberle were torpedoed when Energy Minister Peter Collier deemed it excessive.
1 hour, 59 minutes ago

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Push to lift after-death IVF ban

Perth IVF clinics are seeing more people who want to be able to use their partner's sperm or eggs even if that partner dies.
1 hour, 59 minutes ago
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Volunteers passionate about helping others

Some of the State's most compassionate and generous individuals, organisations and businesses were celebrated last night at the WA Volunteer of the Year Awards.
May 17, 2012, 3:50 am

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Rare good news for Thomson

Suspended Labor MP Craig Thomson has had rare good news with the Australian Electoral Commission finding he did not break campaign laws when he used almost $270,000 of union funds to win his seat in 2007.
May 17, 2012, 3:40 am
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Reality TV star denies 'flipping the bird' in club fracas

Reality TV star Renae Wauhop has denied "flipping the bird" to obnoxious nightclub patrons during an argument minutes before her cousin was attacked.
May 17, 2012, 3:30 am

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Police officers tell of mental trauma

Three former police officers have lifted the lid on the trauma of fighting crime in WA, telling politicians horrific experiences had left them and hundreds of other medically retired officers mentally scarred.
May 17, 2012, 3:00 am
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$41,000 tax win for small business

Almost 7000 businesses will pocket a one-off payroll tax rebate of up to $41,000 each from today's State Budget as the Barnett Government attempts to bolster the non-mining parts of the economy.
May 17, 2012, 2:50 am

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BHP threat to take cash overseas

BHP Billiton's chairman has attacked the Gillard Government, warning that unless industrial relations and tax settings are improved, Australia will lose out on long-term investment.
May 17, 2012, 2:40 am

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Debt ceiling threat ruffles Swan

Wayne Swan has accused Joe Hockey of stealing from the US Tea Party playbook and threatening the country over a threat to debate and possibly block an increase in Australia's debt ceiling.
May 17, 2012, 2:38 am
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Cot death risk lower if baby is breastfed

Australian mothers are being advised for the first time to breastfeed their babies to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome, after experts found it could more than halve the risk of death.
May 17, 2012, 2:30 am

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Cottesloe height limit fight heads to court

The Town of Cottesloe will launch legal action against the State Government over its decision to raise height limits on the iconic beachfront.
May 17, 2012, 2:20 am

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Coastal wetlands turn toxic

Toxic heavy metals and sulphuric acid have developed at Perth wetlands because of decades of drought, over-extraction of groundwater and drainage for housing, according to a leading environmental scientist.
May 17, 2012, 2:10 am

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Dicko wins Celebrity Apprentice

An emotional Ian “Dicko” Dickson has been crowned Celebrity Apprentice for 2012 but says being on a reality show is no easy thing.
May 16, 2012, 8:06 pm
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Oil spill at Fremantle Harbour

Oil giant BP was today unable to say how much oil had spilled into Fremantle Harbour following a “regrettable” accident at its North Quay terminal operations.
May 16, 2012, 6:15 pm
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Commissioner backflips on PCYCs

Police Commissioner Karl O’Callaghan has backed down from plans to axe police officers from Police Community Youth Centres around the State after Premier Colin Barnett intervened.
May 16, 2012, 6:05 pm

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Hidden girls' great-granny ready for jail

The great-grandmother of four sisters in hiding because of a Family Court ruling says she's prepared to be jailed rather than reveal their location.
May 16, 2012, 5:26 pm

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Michael Clarke marries in secret

Australian cricket team captain Michael Clarke has married his model partner Kyly Boldy in a secret ceremony.
May 16, 2012, 4:30 pm

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