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Taser used on man in rooftop drama

Police have used a taser on a man who was involved in a roof-top drama in Gosnells.
May 3, 2012, 11:14 am
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South Korea passes carbon tax

The Federal Government says the fact South Korea's Parliament has passed an emissions trading scheme is proof that Australia isn't leading the world when it comes to tackling climate change.
May 3, 2012, 10:54 am
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Sharemarket flat mid-morning

The local stockmarket was flat in quiet trading conditions mid-morning, as gains among financial shares were offset by weakness in the energy and gold sector.
May 3, 2012, 10:51 am
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Burswood strikes new car park deal

James Packer's Crown Limited and the State Government have moved to address a critical shortage of parking at the Burswood Entertainment Complex, striking a land deal for the construction of multi-storey parking garage.
May 3, 2012, 10:19 am
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Jobs lost as national trucking firm closes

Perth workers are among 1000 employees across the country who have lost their jobs after trucking firm 1st Fleet shut down overnight.
May 3, 2012, 10:14 am
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Commissioner says son is strong

Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has spoken about his son's release on parole on drugs charges, saying he is in a good frame of mind.
May 3, 2012, 9:22 am
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Defence call to protect NW resources

Demographer Bernard Salt has called for defence installations throughout WA's north-west, warning billions of dollars of resources in the region including the vast Gorgon gas reserves could be at serious risk without vigilant military protection.
May 3, 2012, 9:13 am

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South-east metro crime hotspot

Domestic violence is on the rise and more people are reporting violence in the home, an Armadale community forum was told last night.
May 3, 2012, 8:43 am
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George Michael opening act at Perth Arena

George Michael will be the first major act at the new 15,500-seat Perth Arena when it opens on November 10, Premier Colin Barnett announced this morning.
May 3, 2012, 8:18 am

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Man attacked with block of wood

A man is in an induced coma after he was bashed over the head with a block of wood in Cloverdale last night.
May 3, 2012, 8:00 am
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'Husband raped wife on wedding night'

A husband raped his new wife on their wedding night after she told him she didn't want to have sex, London's Daily Mail in London reports today.
May 3, 2012, 7:58 am
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Eagles aim to be fit an firing for finals

Coach John Worsfold is confident Josh Kennedy, Andrew Embley and Mark Nicoski will be fit and firing if West Coast make the finals despite missing half the season with injury.
May 3, 2012, 6:59 am

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McGuire gives Freo heave-ho over Cloke

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has ridiculed claims that Fremantle were making a $1 million-a-year play for star Magpie forward Travis Cloke and warned potential bidders about taking on his club.
May 3, 2012, 6:57 am

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CBA moves with 40 point rate cut

The Commonwealth Bank will cut its standard variable home loan interest rate by 40 basis points, the second of the big banks to move after the Reserve Bank slashed the official cash rate by 50 basis points on Tuesday.
May 3, 2012, 6:42 am

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Driver flees after Midland police chase

A man is in custody after a police pursuit near Midland early this morning.
May 3, 2012, 6:28 am
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Self-control key to healthy kids

Teaching children to regulate their own moods and behaviour could be the key to improving their long-term physical and mental health, according to a Canadian expert who will investigate ways to improve children's wellbeing in WA.
May 3, 2012, 6:25 am
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Packer to sell stake in Foxtel

James Packer is ready to sell his 25 per cent stake in Foxtel for a $1 billion with the likely buyer News Corp, the Herald Sun says.
May 3, 2012, 6:21 am
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Tribute for rail workers killed on duty

Charles Firmin was driving one of Perth's first diesel-powered trains when he was hit by a truck and killed in 1952.
May 3, 2012, 6:10 am

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Scarbs beach fix unlikely for surf comp

The State Government will not accelerate plans for the long-awaited upgrade to Scarborough before the Surf Life Saving Championships are held there in 2014.
May 3, 2012, 6:10 am
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Bangladeshi twins offer ray of hope

When it comes to surgery to separate conjoined twins, experts say two things are always true - it is rare and risky.
May 3, 2012, 5:54 am

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