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Charges against 'drunk' Worthington dropped

UPDATE 7.30am: Charges against West Australian actor Sam Worthington have reportedly been thrown out after the bouncer he was accused of shoving failed to appear in a US court.
November 6, 2012, 5:10 am
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Motorist hits Mandurah bus stop

A motorist hit a bus stop and rolled his car south of Mandurah last night.
November 6, 2012, 5:24 am
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RFDS called in to Karratha crash

A 28-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to Perth last night after his bike collided with a car in Karratha.
November 6, 2012, 5:01 am
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Risk goes a long way towards learning

At Bold Park Community School, a little bit of risk is seen as good.
November 6, 2012, 4:27 am

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Prosperity will stall on clogged roads

With unprecedented population growth and traffic congestion to double in the next 10 years, the need for a diverse public transport system in Perth has never been greater, according to experts.
November 6, 2012, 4:27 am

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Businesses snap up Arena suites

WA's business community has splashed out more than $3 million for front row seats at Perth Arena for at least the next two years.
November 6, 2012, 4:11 am
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Abalone hunter to be deported

A man who almost drowned while searching for abalone in rough surf at Yanchep on Sunday has been detained by immigration officials for overstaying his visa.
November 6, 2012, 4:10 am
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Finishing post in sight for hat maker

By the time the first rays of sunlight creep across the grass at Flemington this morning, Perth milliner Reny Kestel hopes she will have finished making her last hat for arguably her most important customer - her mother.
November 6, 2012, 4:00 am

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Preparations before a stampede of punters

The grass was trimmed, the glasses polished and the marquees well-stocked yesterday as Ascot staff scrambled to put the finishing touches on today's Melbourne Cup festivities.
November 6, 2012, 3:59 am
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FMG death 'not work-related'

Fortescue Metals Group boss Nev Power has hit back at contractors, unions and other mining companies for falsely claiming a Cloudbreak miner sustained a workplace injury before he died last week.
November 6, 2012, 3:42 am
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Legal action looms over James Point

Colin Barnett was late.
November 6, 2012, 3:40 am
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Backing raised for Sundance takeover

Hanlong Mining has switched one of the two Chinese banks backing its takeover of Sundance Resources, bringing in China Everbright Bank to pad out its financial backing in place of regional lender Bank of Deyang.
November 6, 2012, 3:40 am
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Foreigners lured to our greatest race

The Melbourne Cup is riding high internationally spurred on by the strong Australian dollar.
November 6, 2012, 3:39 am

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Rain strikes early harvest

The rain has come just at the wrong time for WA grain growers but it is still too early to tell what impact recent wet weather will have on this season's harvest.
November 6, 2012, 3:38 am

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Love is in the air amid rescue

George Ewins proved love really does conquer all when he was winched up to a helicopter to be by his wife's side after she fractured her hip on a cruise ship.
November 6, 2012, 3:32 am

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Teen race to Rotto a serious frolic

Jack Bannister and his teammates will step up their training this summer to make sure they top their best time for the HBF Rottnest Channel Swim.
November 6, 2012, 3:18 am

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Rayney may face action over his conduct

The WA Bar Association will consider whether to take any action against Lloyd Rayney after the judge who cleared the barrister of an allegation he killed his estranged wife Corryn raised questions about his conduct.
November 6, 2012, 2:57 am
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The bets to tempt a nation

WA punters could have as much as $100 million riding on the outcome of a series of local, national and international events today, with the Melbourne Cup shaping up as one of the biggest betting outlays in recent history.
November 6, 2012, 2:56 am

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Few win when suing councils for injuries

Fewer than one fifth of West Australians who sued their local council over injuries suffered on ovals, playgrounds and public space have been successful, new figures show.
November 6, 2012, 2:55 am
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Buckeridge sues for $1b as port plan sinks

WA taxpayers face a $1 billion damages bill after a consortium led by billionaire Len Buckeridge walked away from an agreement to build a private port south of Fremantle.
November 6, 2012, 2:51 am

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