West Australian police have rejected claims of "Gestapo style" tactics but say an officer who attended a union meeting in plain clothes erred in reporting on it to a government commission.
September 30, 2010, 6:15 pmCriminals could be forced to pay a levy which would be used to increase compensation and support for victims under a major overhaul being considered by the State Government.
October 1, 2010, 2:15 amLife of a screen legend celebrated.
September 30, 2010, 6:32 pm
Legendary Hollywood actor Tony Curtis, best known for his comedic turn as a cross-dressing musician in Some Like It Hot, has died at the age of 85, US media reported today, citing his family.
September 30, 2010, 6:10 pmUPDATE: Three lanes have been reopened after two cars collided with a truck on the Mitchell Freeway between the Vincent and Powis Street exits this afternoon.
September 30, 2010, 4:36 pm
WA's Leon Davis has paid the price for his big game fadeouts with Collingwood dropping the small forward for Saturday's grand final replay against St Kilda at the MCG.
September 30, 2010, 3:02 pmTwo men on opposite sides of a suburban gunfight which left former Gypsy Jokers motorcycle club president Lennard Kirby with bullet fragments in his lung were both sentenced to six years jail today.
September 30, 2010, 2:45 pm
UPDATE: Police have released details of a man they are looking for in relation to the murder of one woman and brutal bashing of another in the driveway of a Balga home.
September 30, 2010, 1:58 pm
Shops will be able to open until 9pm during the week from November 1, the State Government said today.
September 30, 2010, 1:44 pm
Speculation is rife that the Fremantle Dockers are set to drop their renowned 'heave ho' theme song and make drastic change to their jumper design.
September 30, 2010, 1:31 pm
The Federal Government has announced it will lift immediately a freeze on the processing of claims from Afghan asylum seekers.
September 30, 2010, 1:22 pmThe union representing low-paid health workers has agreed to call off hospital work bans and will present a new wages offer from the State Government in a possible breakthrough in the dispute.
September 30, 2010, 12:00 pm
A former model convicted of a glassing attack shed tears in court today as the Chief Justice questioned her remorse, after viewing pictures of her dressed as a slashing victim at a Halloween party.
September 30, 2010, 11:45 amThe Perth real estate market has experienced a winter of discontent, with property prices dropping 4.8 per cent in the three months to August, according to RP Data-Rismark.
September 30, 2010, 10:36 am
Cycling star Alberto Contador has tested positive to a banned substance, according to reports this morning.
September 30, 2010, 9:00 amPolice are hunting an axe-wielding bandit they believe is responsible for two robberies overnight.
September 30, 2010, 7:12 amThe official review of Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls' handling of a contentious Freedom of Information request involving Queensland billionaire Clive Palmer will be fast-tracked after a decision by Information Commissioner Sven Bluemmel.
September 30, 2010, 6:42 am
US astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized planet that they think might be habitable, orbiting a nearby star, and believe there could be many more planets like it in space.
September 30, 2010, 5:56 amA Waikiki man had his motorcycle seized yesterday after he was allegedly caught travelling 80km over the speed limit on the new Indian Ocean Drive.
September 30, 2010, 5:14 amA teenager has been charged over a blaze which caused about $200,000 damage to a Silver Sands holiday home last night.
September 30, 2010, 5:13 amMcKenna 'shocked' at abuse allegations http://t.co/Cf0p0V2bMn #perthnews
Man, 63, charged after fatal motorcycle crash http://t.co/C7jBbXiwiW #perthnews
Police search for man after armed hold-ups across Perth http://t.co/gNir3QUb9w #perthnews
Man has been found dead after his vehicle veered off a road and into a metre of water near Albany http://t.co/KwfTtNqvuJ #perthnews
Rinehart still tops rich list despite $7b loss. #perthnews http://t.co/O7oecDHMr2
Man questioned over Narrogin death. #perthnews http://t.co/a9EPNjnU1L
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