The end-of-year festivities were in full swing at Ascot racecourse today as a large crowd gathered for the annual Perth Cup.
December 31, 2011, 4:20 pmA severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for residents between York, Katanning, Bremer
December 31, 2011, 3:47 pm
Former world No.8 Alicia Molik showed off her baby bump in Perth this morning as she joined thousands at the opening day of the Hopman Cup.
December 31, 2011, 12:53 pmA man has died after being swept off rocks in the State's South West this morning.
December 31, 2011, 12:39 pm
French Open champion Li Na recovered from a service break down in the final set to beat Marion Bartoli 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 and give China a 1-0 lead over France after the opening match of the Hopman Cup mixed teams tournament this morning.
December 31, 2011, 12:24 pm
UPDATE 2.20pm: A 21-year-old Heathridge man has died after a crash on Marmion Avenue in Connolly this morning.
December 31, 2011, 12:03 pm
A 32-year-old Beckenham man faced court this morning over a horrific attack in which a woman was allegedly tied up, doused with an accelerant and set alight inside a Cannington house last week.
December 31, 2011, 11:29 amThe State Government has defended its decision to delay national occupational health and safety laws, which come into effect this weekend, warning it could add a huge cost burden to employers.
December 31, 2011, 10:17 am
The owner of an unclaimed $1.6 million Lotto prize has just two days left to claim the windfall.
December 31, 2011, 10:14 am
A man tried to rob the National Australia Bank in Booragoon yesterday afternoon but fled empty-handed.
December 31, 2011, 9:26 amPolice are investigating a burglary and assault at McDonald's Willetton early this morning.
December 31, 2011, 9:02 amPolice are investigating claims a boy was indecently assaulted in a toilet block at Cottesloe beach yesterday.
December 31, 2011, 7:57 am
A transport worker has died after a railway maintenance vehicle rolled over him last night.
December 31, 2011, 7:56 am
Scores of tourists at Monkey Mia were disappointed when its world-famous dolphins failed to appear this week.
December 31, 2011, 7:55 am
It was the perfect setting to say a final goodbye to a true blue country boy.
December 31, 2011, 4:20 am
An Aboriginal corporation has launched another bid to stop a Fortescue Metals Group mining project in the Pilbara, claiming it could destroy sacred sites.
December 31, 2011, 4:10 amMines Minister Norman Moore has put a Perth mining entrepreneur on notice over his bid to dig up minerals under an historic park on the Swan River foreshore.
December 31, 2011, 4:00 am
The day of our chat, Tim Minchin is at the centre of a media storm.
December 31, 2011, 3:50 am
Some of the world's best tennis players will glam up tonight for Perth's hottest New Year's Eve party, the annual Hopman Cup Ball.
December 31, 2011, 3:30 am
Weighing just 466g at birth, little Ellalouise Hayton was a fighter from the start.
December 31, 2011, 3:00 am21yo #Perth man studying to become a teacher's assistant has been charged over online grooming. http://t.co/F6pGxQFeFx
Rio native title deal irks splinter group. #PerthNews http://t.co/nxXGkjUPAK
LIFESTYLE NEWS: Pumpkin Gnocchi with Spinach & Blue Cheese Sauce #recipe. http://t.co/HmdvxK70K6
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Drugs in Good Charlotte singer's hotel reportedly hidden in Louis Vuitton shoebox in bathroom. http://t.co/ftFC3UVuku
State Government probed $23m in fraud. #PerthNews http://t.co/wYQ0TmEHUB
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