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Cooper gets top WA footy job

Frank Cooper has been appointed as the next chairman of the WA Football Commission.
February 5, 2010, 12:20 pm
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Ledger's uncle jailed

An uncle of late Perth actor Heath Ledger was jailed for 16 months today for receiving stolen skid steer loaders worth up to $150,000.
February 5, 2010, 12:26 pm
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Injunction to stop Pluto strikes extended

A Federal Court judge has extended an injunction stopping 1500 Woodside Pluto workers from going on strike.
February 5, 2010, 11:32 am

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Homes lose power after stolen car crashes

Western Power is working to restore power to about 1500 Bunbury homes this morning after a stolen car crashed into a power pole last night.
February 5, 2010, 11:10 am
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Mercanti to fight ACC charges

High profile Perth bikie Troy Mercanti will fight allegations he refused to answer questions from an Australian Crime Commission examiner.
February 5, 2010, 11:09 am
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Man jailed for life over infant's murder

A 41-year-old truck driver has been sentenced to life in jail with minimum of 18 years for murdering his infant son after months of physically abusing him.
February 5, 2010, 10:50 am

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Partial victory for Forrest on tax claim

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has had a partial victory in a legal fight against the Australian Taxation Office over money put into a charitable trust in late 2001.
February 5, 2010, 10:19 am
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Reserve ready for more rate hikes

The Reserve Bank has lifted its forecasts for the Australian economy, setting the country on a collision course with higher interest rates, just as a new wave of jitters sweep global financial markets.
February 5, 2010, 9:35 am
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Two injured in Wungong motorbike crash

A motorbike rider was critically injured and his passenger was seriously injured when they crashed into a roundabout in Wungong last night.
February 5, 2010, 9:21 am
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Novelty cigarette lighters banned

A ban on novelty cigarette lighters and heavy fines for their stockists kick in across the State today in an attempt to safeguard children.
February 5, 2010, 8:43 am
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Miss Universe heads to Dunsborough

The WA Miss Universe competition heads to Dunsborough this weekend when 22 contestants vie for a place in the State final.
February 5, 2010, 7:32 am
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Toyota investigates Prius brakes problem

Brake problems in Toyota's popular Prius hybrid car have prompted the carmaker's Australian operation to investigate following reports of a recall in the US and Japan.
February 5, 2010, 7:16 am

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Worker hides from bandit in office

A BP petrol station worker escaped an armed robber this morning by locking himself in the store office.
February 5, 2010, 6:52 am
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Shatter-proof pint glasses unveiled in London

Shatter-proof pints are set to be trialled before being introduced to British pubs in a bid to cut down on "glassing" injuries.
February 5, 2010, 6:50 am
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Children hurt in freeway crash

A Quinns Rock father has been charged with driving under the influence after a crash on the Mitchell Freeway that left his two children with minor injuries.
February 5, 2010, 6:30 am
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'Bad drivers should live in my body'

As a 24-year-old triathlete with Olympic Games aspirations, Symon Still's life, dreams and ambitions were shattered 16 years ago when he was hit by a four-wheel-drive vehicle while cycling in Mandurah.
February 5, 2010, 2:42 am

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Traffic crashes cost State billions

Almost 40,000 road crashes a year in WA are placing a costly burden on the community, with about $2 billion spent annually as a result of traffic accidents.
February 5, 2010, 2:35 am

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Support for Reserve on rates decision

The Reserve Bank's surprise decision to leave interest rates on hold has been vindicated by new figures showing shoppers were retreating into their shells in the run-up to Christmas.
February 5, 2010, 2:35 am

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Not so Young Ones emerge from Shadows

Dressed in khaki tank-top and shorts backstage at the Burswood Dome yesterday, perennial bachelor boy Sir Cliff Richard looked relaxed, tanned and lean.
February 5, 2010, 2:35 am

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Search laws go too far, say ex-cops

High-profile former policemen have spoken out about WA's proposed stop and search powers, saying they are open to abuse.
February 5, 2010, 2:25 am

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