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Perth has longest dry spell in 15 years

Perth is in the grip of its longest dry spell for 15 years, according to the Weather Bureau.
January 13, 2010, 2:38 am
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New water source will cost $1b

WA will have to commit up to $1 billion to a major new water source within five years if Perth's consumption continues at current rates, the head of the Water Corporation warned yesterday.
January 13, 2010, 2:35 am

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Top jockey's mother in crash

The mother of champion jockey Damien Oliver is in a stable condition in hospital after being involved in a car crash yesterday in which two people died.
January 13, 2010, 2:35 am

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Busselton, East Perth hot spots for buying

East Perth and Busselton have been tipped as WA hot spots for strong population growth and high housing demand in years to come.
January 13, 2010, 2:28 am

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Rent tipped to hit $400 a week

Perth rents are predicted to increase 11 per cent this year with the average weekly rent hitting up to $400, according to new research.
January 13, 2010, 2:25 am

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Balga man bashed in home invasion

A young Balga resident is in intensive care with serious injuries after he was allegedly bashed by a gang that broke into his home last night.
January 12, 2010, 6:22 pm
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Arsonists thought behind Success bushfire

Five Fire and Rescue crews, nine bushfire brigades and two water-bombing helicopters fought a bushfire in Success.
January 12, 2010, 4:55 pm
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Two dead in highway crash

UPDATE: Two people are dead after a car crash near Lake Clifton this afternoon.
January 12, 2010, 3:58 pm
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Sullivan in doubt for Comm Games

Triple Olympic medallist Eamon Sullivan is in danger of missing this year's Delhi Commonwealth Games because of his latest injury.
January 12, 2010, 1:35 pm

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Knifed dolphin was likely already dead

The Department of Environment and Conservation has called for a group of youths spotted near a washed up dolphin on a Bremer Bay beach on New Years Eve to come forward.
January 12, 2010, 1:27 pm

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Report clears Esperance of lead danger

Esperance residents exposed to lead during the contamination scandal in 2007 will not suffer any short or long-term health risks, according to a new report.
January 12, 2010, 1:24 pm
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Toodyay president charge 'disruptive'

Toodyay shire president Chris Firns is under increasing pressure to stand down while he faces charges that he assaulted his partner.
January 12, 2010, 1:19 pm
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Anderson to claim provocation in assault case

The estranged wife of Warren Anderson was given special treatment by police who ferried her to and from court and provided her with a private room during proceedings, it was suggested in the Fremantle Magistrate's Court this morning.
January 12, 2010, 12:17 pm

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Norman, Evert get quickie divorce

Australian golf champion Greg Norman and wife of 18 months Chris Evert have made their split official with a secret, quickie divorce filed in an out-of-the-way Florida courthouse.
January 12, 2010, 12:15 pm

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Katich cleared to play third Test

Australian opening batsman Simon Katich has been cleared to play in the third and final Test against Pakistan starting Thursday at Bellerive Oval.
January 12, 2010, 11:10 am

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Hoon laws there to protect the public

One of the most fundamental rights a community has is the right to be safe. No one should have to fear they might die while ducking down to the corner shop for milk and bread because they could be hit by a driver who has made a conscious choice to speed.
January 12, 2010, 10:26 am

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Freeway traffic slow into city

Traffic is slow into the city this morning as more people return to work after holidays during the Christmas and New Year period.
January 12, 2010, 8:32 am
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Boy charged over Jane Brook fire

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with lighting a fire which burnt through seven hectares of scrub in Jane Brook yesterday.
January 12, 2010, 8:10 am
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Bike rider dies in morning crash

A man died after the motorcycle he was riding crashed on Benara Road near the intersection of Altone Road in Beechboro this morning.
January 12, 2010, 7:32 am
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Search for Exmouth fisherman

Police from Exmouth and the water police continue to search today for a man who went missing off the coast yesterday morning in poor weather.
January 12, 2010, 7:02 am

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