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WA's worst arsonists targeted

WA Police have launched a new operation to target some of the State's worst arsonists and most fire-prone areas.
December 1, 2011, 10:10 am
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Shoulder surgery for sore Judd

Carlton ace Chris Judd is expected to be ready for round one next season after being advised he would not need major surgery on his injured shoulder.
December 1, 2011, 9:12 am

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Rate cut more likely on soft retail, building data

Retail sales rose by 0.2 per cent in October but there are clear signs of a slowdown in shoppers' enthusiasm for the nation's malls.
December 1, 2011, 8:45 am

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'Hoon drove at 75km/h over limit'

A Baldivis man has been charged with reckless driving after he allegedly drove 75km/h over the speed limit.
December 1, 2011, 8:44 am
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Man charged over Kardinya attack

A 19-year-old Yangebup man has been charged over an attack on in Kardinya last month.
December 1, 2011, 7:52 am
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Two boats carrying 200 stopped

Border protection authorities have intercepted two asylum vessels off Christmas Island overnight, together carrying a total of 213 people.
December 1, 2011, 7:20 am

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Four bandits rob, threaten woman

A woman was woken in her sleep and threatened with a knife during a home invasion in Perth's southern suburbs overnight.
December 1, 2011, 7:00 am
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Government 'hiding' fire details

The Opposition has launched a scathing attack on the State Government for failing to publicly release information about its bushfire policy, weather forecasts and fire risks for Margaret River in the lead up to last week's devastating blaze which destroyed 40 homes.
December 1, 2011, 6:53 am
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First man 'named and shamed'

A Geraldton man is the first person “named and shamed” on a government website under new laws targeting antisocial crime.
December 1, 2011, 5:33 am

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Woolstores facelift gives life

Artists have spruced up Fremantle's derelict Woolstores building as the port puts on its best face to say "hello sailor" to yachties from around the world.
December 1, 2011, 5:27 am

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Township hero rides wave of change

It's a big wave to ride from a black South African township to the world sailing championships in Fremantle.
December 1, 2011, 5:26 am

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Shipwreck hunter sets a new course

It was an autumn day in 1963 when Hugh Edwards sought refuge from pounding waves in an underwater cave near Ledge Point.
December 1, 2011, 5:25 am

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Knife drawn in school oval fight

A Year 8 student drew a knife on another student at Belmont City College yesterday afternoon, cutting the other student's hand.
December 1, 2011, 5:24 am
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A life torn apart in an instant

A heartbroken father has recounted the horrifying moments before his wife was killed by a car driven by a P-plater that ploughed into her as he pushed a pram carrying their baby boy.
December 1, 2011, 3:00 am

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Powerful cars off-limits to young drivers in other States

The type of car involved in the crash that claimed the life of a mother in Maylands may have been off-limits to novice drivers in States with power-to-weight laws.
December 1, 2011, 2:58 am

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Councillors were corrupt, inquiry told

Former Wanneroo deputy mayor Sam Salpietro yesterday made allegations of bribery and corruption at the council, claiming two elected officials accepted five-figure donations "under the table" from developers with proposals before the city.
December 1, 2011, 2:40 am

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Residents 'badly unprepared'

Margaret River residents had been complacent in the face of looming bushfire risks and not enough of them had prepared homes adequately, a volunteer firefighter has claimed.
December 1, 2011, 2:30 am

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Heroes' quick quip lightens a dark day

Margaret River firefighters saved Heather Isles' home then couldn't resist pausing to write in the Gnarabup holiday home's guest book on their way out.
December 1, 2011, 2:28 am

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Town voted nation's top for tourism

After one of its bleakest weeks, Margaret River has been recognised as the best tourist town in the nation.
December 1, 2011, 2:27 am

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Minister goes on $90,000 sport tour

WA taxpayers will fork out $90,000 for Sports Minister Terry Waldron, his chief of staff, South Perth MP John McGrath and two senior Sport and Recreation bureaucrats to go on a nine-day stadium tour of England, Wales and the US.
December 1, 2011, 2:20 am

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