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Former US presidents to head Haitian aid efforts

Two former US presidents named by the White House as special coordinators of aid to Haiti vowed late on Saturday they would not abandon the stricken country, but admitted its recovery will be long.
January 17, 2010, 1:12 pm
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State spends $4m to prop up Griffin

The State Government will hand a $4 million cheque to the administrator of Griffin Coal as early as today in a bid to give the stricken group some breathing space to trade its way out of its difficulties or find a buyer.
January 18, 2010, 2:15 am
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'Onus on pubs to stop drunks'

Tougher laws are needed to make pubs and clubs take some responsibility for drunken behaviour and violence in Perth, the president of Public Health Association of Australia said yesterday.
January 18, 2010, 2:05 am
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Truck rollover causing delays on Kwinana Fwy

Main Roads WA has urged motorists to avoid Kwinana Freeway northbound between Armadale Road and Berrigan Drive after a truck rollover.
January 17, 2010, 1:48 pm
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Bikini Girls operators face legal action

The operators of the Bikini Girls massage chain will face legal action by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection for using misleading advertising to attract staff.
January 17, 2010, 12:25 pm

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Wave power project launched at Garden Island

The State Government has announced the next stage in the development of a demonstration wave power station near Garden Island.
January 17, 2010, 11:42 am

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CARE Australia sends first aid worker to Haiti

CARE Australia has sent its first aid worker to help secure safe drinking water in the earthquake-shattered nation of Haiti.
January 17, 2010, 11:01 am
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Clinton pledges US support for Haiti

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in a visit to Haiti today, met with President Rene Preval and got a firsthand look at relief efforts in the earthquake-ravaged country.
January 17, 2010, 10:52 am

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Perth sizzles as temperature cracks 42C

Thousands have flocked to Perth’s beaches today as the mercury climbed to a sizzling 42.9C at 3.35pm, making it the city's hottest day in more than two years.
January 17, 2010, 9:51 am

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Glory protests over patchy pitch

Perth Glory wanted Saturday night’s A-League game against Melbourne Victory cancelled because of concerns over the patchy surface at Etihad Stadium.
January 16, 2010, 7:13 pm

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Pubs in fight to stay open for World Cup

Hotels and pubs are gearing for a showdown over the right to stay open until 5am to screen World Cup soccer matches in what is shaping as a litmus test of Perth's ability to shake its Dullsville tag.
January 16, 2010, 3:35 pm

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Truck rolls on Kwinana Freeway

Southbound traffic on the Kwinana Freeway is expected to clear soon as Main Roads works to reopen lanes after a truck rolled this afternoon.
January 16, 2010, 2:43 pm
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Man dies in Forrestfield fire

A man has died after a house fire in Forrestfield.
January 16, 2010, 2:31 pm
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Pair charged over stabbing death

Major Crime Squad detectives have charged two men following the stabbing death of a 16-year-old Kenwick boy at a party in Huntingdale on Friday night.
January 16, 2010, 1:35 pm

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Hewitts the family that plays together

While Dad Lleyton Hewitt prances the practice court in preparation for the start of the Australian Open on Monday, the rest of the clan is close by.
January 16, 2010, 12:02 pm

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Six of the best to back up Glass

West Coast will adopt an unusual leadership structure under captain Darren Glass for the 2010 AFL season.
January 16, 2010, 10:51 am

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Road worker hit on Mitchell Freeway

A 59-year-old Main Roads contractor was taken to hospital with minor injuries and concussion after he was hit while moving cones on the Mitchell Freeway early this morning.
January 16, 2010, 10:04 am
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Bree prepares for her big wedding

Despite being anything but conventional, businesswoman and former Penthouse Pet Bree Maddox will wed long-time partner Adultshop.com chief executive Malcolm Day in a lavish ceremony full of tradition, including a customary white wedding gown.
January 16, 2010, 9:59 am

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Living rough on the streets of Perth

It's 5.40am when Christopher Rucco stirs, sits up and peers out into the Hay Street mall from the alleyway he spent the night in.
January 16, 2010, 9:53 am

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Fire crews mop up Mindarie blaze

Fire crews were mopping up last night after battling a blaze that burnt out 5ha of coastal scrub and threatened homes at Mindarie, north of Perth.
January 16, 2010, 9:45 am
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