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Win World Cup bid and lose AFL for season: Demetriou

The AFL could be forced to cancel its season if Australia wins the right to host the 2018 or 2022 soccer World Cup, AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou said this morning.
December 7, 2009, 7:24 am
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Thomas Street congested

Traffic is becoming heavy on the Mitchell Freeway southbound between the Ocean Reef Road on-ramp to Whitfords Avenue and again from Reid Highway to Scarborough Beach Road.
December 7, 2009, 8:09 am
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Hot, windy conditions prompt fire alerts

Firefighters are bracing for horror conditions with severe fire danger ratings issued across the central west, Gascoyne, the Goldfields and the interior.
December 7, 2009, 7:25 am
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Stolen veterinary drugs could kill: police

Police have warned thieves who made off with veterinary drug supplies stolen from a car in Tapping overnight not to ingest one of the substances, which can be deadly to humans.
December 7, 2009, 7:20 am
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Hilda is Lang's love child: Rose

Rose Porteous has weighed into the controversy surrounding the alleged love child of her late former husband Lang Hancock, saying he had told her that the Geraldton woman was his illegitimate daughter.
December 7, 2009, 6:30 am

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A million camels loose in outback

The feral camel population in the outback has hit one million and is expected to double by 2018, according to a plan to reduce their numbers.
December 7, 2009, 6:24 am

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Stone fruit prices to fall

Peach and nectarine prices are expected to fall this week after an increase in picking.
December 7, 2009, 6:21 am

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Firepower chief signs in

Firepower chief Tim Johnston reported in to sign bail papers at Curtin House, in Perth, this afternoon.
December 6, 2009, 3:59 pm

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Fighter denies bikie link

A professional mixed martial arts fighter has denied being a member of the State's newest outlaw motorcycle gang Rock Machine.
December 6, 2009, 2:39 pm

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Text alert system launched

An automated messaging system designed to alert people of dangers such as bushfires has been launched in WA.
December 6, 2009, 2:18 pm
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Pageant draws crowds

As many as 150,000 people turned out for the 38th Christmas pageant on Perth's foreshore this morning, prompting organisers to hail the event's new day-time format as a success.
December 6, 2009, 2:09 pm

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BHP, Rio sign iron ore JV

Mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have signed binding agreements to combine their WA iron ore assets.
December 6, 2009, 1:23 pm

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Life saving boat launched

The City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club launched its new $30,000 surf boat this morning at City Beach.
December 6, 2009, 12:44 pm

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Boy killed in quad bike accident

A 16-year-old boy from The Vines has been killed after a quad bike hit a tree.
December 6, 2009, 12:08 pm
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Award for aviation writer

The West Australian's aviation writer Geoffrey Thomas has been named the National Aviation Press Club's Aviation Journalist of the Year for 2009.
December 6, 2009, 10:32 am

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England carrot will help Socceroos: Verbeek

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek believes the lure of a possible round of 16 clash with England will help motivate his players through a difficult World Cup finals group.
December 5, 2009, 5:00 pm

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Chevron signs deal to sell Pilbara gas to Japan

Chevron has signed a landmark $90 billion agreement to sell liquefied natural gas from the Wheatstone project in the Pilbara to the Japanese.
December 5, 2009, 3:52 pm

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Glory hit by Coyne blow

BREAKING NEWS: Perth Glory have been dealt a blow on the eve of tomorrow’s A-League match against Brisbane Roar at ME Bank Stadium after Chris Coyne was ruled out with a back injury.
December 5, 2009, 3:34 pm

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Bikers charity run

Thousands of bikers took to Perth streets today to bring a smile to the faces of disadvantaged children by donating to the Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal.
December 5, 2009, 2:26 pm

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Councils set for overhaul

At least 54 councils are in the firing line for amalgamation, with a further nine set to be approved for mergers, under the first stage of the State Government's reform process.
December 5, 2009, 2:20 pm

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