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Boy in hit-and-run undergoes plastic surgery
A five-year-old boy is undergoing plastic surgery for head wounds after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Ridgewood late yesterday afternoon.
September 4, 2009, 4:04 pm -
Weather warning for State's south
A severe weather warning has been issued for the south of the State.
September 4, 2009, 4:14 pm -
Former athlete not guilty of rape
A national decathlon champion accused of raping a former friend has been found not guilty on all charges in the Perth District Court today.
September 4, 2009, 3:52 pm -
NATO airstrike kills 90
A NATO airstrike has destroyed two fuel tankers hijacked by Taliban insurgents in northern Afghanistan, causing dozens of casualties including civilians, officials and witnesses said.
September 4, 2009, 3:17 pm -
Man jailed for crash that killed father of 7
A 24-year-old man who killed a father-of-seven when he ran a red light, while driving with a blood alcohol reading of 0.13, has been jailed for three years and four months. He will be eligible for parole after 20 months.
September 4, 2009, 2:42 pm -
Homebirth mothers win reprieve
Pregnant women wanting to give birth at home have won a reprieve after Federal Government and the States cut a deal today to allow midwives to continue practising without insurance.
September 4, 2009, 1:34 pm -
Greenwood couple charged over 5000 ecstasy pills
Police have arrested a Greenwood couple after allegedly finding nearly 5000 ecstasy pills on them and an unlicensed rifle in their home.
September 4, 2009, 1:29 pm -
Three injured in car roll-over
Three people including a child have sustained minor injuries after their car rolled over on Old Coast Road at Lake Clifton.
September 4, 2009, 1:03 pm -
Mourners remember PNG crash victim Matt Leonard
More than 1000 mourners have farewelled Perth man Matthew Leonard, who was killed in a plane crash in Papua New Guinea last month.
September 4, 2009, 1:02 pm -
Quiet funeral for DJ AM
DJ AM's funeral took place this week. The 36-year-old musician - who was found dead in his New York apartment on Friday (28.08.09) - was laid to rest at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary in West Los Angeles.
September 4, 2009, 12:52 pm -
Jackson service starts for 200 family, friends
Michael Jackson's poignant final journey has started as around 200 family and close friends gathered for the music icon's funeral at a star-studded Los Angeles cemetery.
September 4, 2009, 12:40 pm -
Police plan to sell impounded cars
Police are considering selling vehicles not picked up by owners who had them impounded for 28 days for driving under suspension, Police commissioner, Karl O'Callaghan said today.
September 4, 2009, 12:38 pm -
Three injured in Lake Clifton crash
A rescue helicopter has been dispatched to a car rollover on Old Coast Road, Lake Clifton.
September 4, 2009, 12:19 pm -
NT police still probing Ashmore boat fire
Almost five months after a boat explosion off Australia's coast, which killed five Afghan asylum seekers, Northern Territory police can't say if any charges will be laid.
September 4, 2009, 12:10 pm -
Theatre Review: Slava's Snowshow
"All my shows are for adults because kids are already happy - they have the joy inside them," observed Slava Polunin during his last visit to Perth in 2002.
September 4, 2009, 11:46 am -
Concern grows over impact of oil spill
Environment groups are calling on the State and Federal Governments to declare a national emergency in response to an oil spill off the Kimberley coast.
September 4, 2009, 10:34 am -
Ernst &Young agrees to $125m Sons of Gwalia settlement
The former auditors of Sons of Gwalia, Ernst & Young, have agreed to a $125 million settlement over their role in the gold miner's collapse.
September 4, 2009, 10:22 am -
Stars gather for Jackson's funeral
Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds and other mourners are gathering for Michael Jackson's funeral, slowly filling rows of white chairs placed outside the mausoleum where the King of Pop will be entombed.
September 4, 2009, 10:08 am -
Los Angeles fires probe now a homicide inquiry
The investigation into a deadly Los Angeles wildfire has become a homicide probe as authorities reveal that the mammoth blaze burning near the city was caused by arson.
September 4, 2009, 9:50 am -
Seal on Floreat beach
Dog walkers on Floreat Beach had the pleasure of sharing the sand with a sleeping seal this morning.
September 4, 2009, 8:34 am
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Dennis Cometti
November 2, 2009, 6:23 amAFL versus the World Cup, round 2If you remember, I did threaten another column.Today I'm in Milan (this is worse than than having a slide night when I get back) and I'm wearing a Sporting Lisbon top.The best soccer news to come out of the weekend was Fulham's striking victory over...
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Gareth Parker
November 27, 2009, 12:28 pmOne reaction to the Railway Stakes crackdownIs anyone really surprised at reports today that WA Police and liquor licensing officers threatened to shut down the Railway Stakes race meeting at Ascot last weekend?A mate of mine, who has lived in Melbourne for the past few years and was trackside at...
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Tiffany Fox
November 23, 2009, 5:20 pmSplashing out on waterThere is an ad on TV that has caught my eye. A cute little froggie is jumping from one bucket of water to another, in the hope that the sight of the slimy critter in our drinking water will make us want to use less of it.It is an admirable sentiment,...
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