Fremantle Ports' multi-million- dollar harbour dredging program hit its first snag yesterday with "technical problems" delaying the start of the project.
January 7, 2010, 2:22 amA wave of domestic violence in which children are physically and mentally abusing their mothers is being investigated by a Perth women's refuge.
January 7, 2010, 2:15 amWAFL player Daniel Billson has been charged over an assault in the early hours of New Years Day which left an 18-year-old man with head injuries.
January 6, 2010, 6:31 pm
An anonymous donor will cover the cost of replacing car tyres slashed in a vandal attack at Princess Margaret Hospital.
January 6, 2010, 3:19 pmTrains have resumed normal services on the Mandurah railway line between Mandurah and Rockingham stations.
January 6, 2010, 2:03 pm
Australia have pulled off an incredible 36-run victory in the second Test at the SCG after bowling out Pakistan for 139.
January 6, 2010, 2:00 pm
Three more sharks have been spotted off the Perth coast, just three hours after beaches were reopened this morning.
January 6, 2010, 1:10 pm
The daughter of bashed Mt Nasura 41-year-old Christine Erceg has made an emotional plea for information about the brutal attack.
January 6, 2010, 1:03 pm
WA's Ningaloo Coast has been nominated for United Nations World Heritage listing by the Australian Government, in recognition of its priceless natural value.
January 6, 2010, 1:03 pm
Hawthorn defender Trent Croad has been forced to give in to a medical ultimatum - retire from AFL football or never walk properly again.
January 6, 2010, 10:12 amReplacement buses will run between Rockingham and Mandurah stations on the Mandurah railway line until 9am this morning as the Public Transport Authority continues to work to repair a power line fault.
January 6, 2010, 10:02 am
Two major US cable television networks - ESPN and Discovery - plan to beam 3-D entertainment into peoples' homes for the first time.
January 6, 2010, 9:15 amMotorists have been advised to avoid the intersection of Reid Highway and Alexander Drive today as work on a new power pole is expected to cause lengthy delays.
January 6, 2010, 8:57 am
According to a new survey, nearly one in 10 people from NSW, Queensland and Victoria admit to secretly helping themselves to a workmate's lunch.
January 6, 2010, 8:20 am
A new device aimed at discouraging people from bolting down their food is a useful tool in combating childhood obesity, according to a recent study.
January 6, 2010, 8:02 am
There is no tip-toeing around by a group of New Zealand Salvation Army parishioners who are raising money for their local foodbank - they're auctioning a toenail that has been grown and cultivated for a year.
January 6, 2010, 7:10 am
The European Union has demanded that privacy and health concerns over body scanners be answered before it backs their mass introduction after the failed Christmas jet attack in the US.
January 6, 2010, 6:42 am
Wanted: enthusiastic person to share outdoor office with a colleague, thousands of day trippers and vast colonies of seabirds. Must love puffins.
January 6, 2010, 6:26 am
Fisheries Minister Norman Moore will decide today whether to extend a ban on commercial rock lobster fishing in the northern part of the State.
January 6, 2010, 5:36 am
Notorious serial killer Catherine Birnie could be recommended for release from prison on parole under a statutory review of her life jail term expected to be heard within weeks.
January 6, 2010, 2:50 amMajor Crash investigators are investigating a fatal crash in Cardup overnight. http://t.co/WOzXFJm9pS #perthnews
29,500 runners raise over $1.2m. See winners and their times. http://t.co/l6U1reZIrh #perthnews #HBFrun @HBF_WA
Scooter rider seriously injured in crash http://t.co/Nz5FHml7I3 #perthnews
Family of UK soldier killed on London street speak of their pride in him and shock at his death http://t.co/QsreAXAKeD
Cottesloe chip shop gutted by blaze http://t.co/QCqVQrtnDG #perthnews
Cirque du Soleil to bring arena tour of Michael Jackson — The Immortal to Perth http://t.co/gE9Hqmcpij #perthnews
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