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ARIA told to ditch the imports

The Australian Recording Industry Association needs to put local talent before television producers and overseas stars at their biggest awards night, according to one commentator still angered by the train wreck of last year's ceremony.
November 25, 2011, 3:22 am
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Luke Adams' hope for young footballer

Luke Adams has urged the parents of injured footballer Warrick Proudlove to never give up hope as their 19-year-old son recovers from a car accident.
November 25, 2011, 3:10 am

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Scuba escape

Pete Fabrici survived the devastating Prevelly fire by using scuba gear to stay at the bottom of a swimming pool as the inferno raged.
November 25, 2011, 3:00 am

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Shattered Margaret River faces third day of fire hell

Environment Minister Bill Marmion says he accepts “the buck stops with me” after he toured fire-ravaged Margaret River communities.
November 25, 2011, 2:50 am

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Decision to burn was right, says agency

The State Government agency which conducted the Margaret River prescribed burn has defended its decision.
November 25, 2011, 2:49 am

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Resources stretched as hot spots light up the State

A fierce bushfire that threatened homes and forced a high school near the Hills suburb of Martin to be evacuated yesterday was one of a string of dangerous blazes that stretched firefighters across WA.
November 25, 2011, 2:48 am

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Environment minister shifts to defence mode

The minister responsible for the department being blamed over the destructive Margaret River fire has had to defend his response to the disaster.
November 25, 2011, 2:47 am

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Entire street feels full force of bushfire's fury

Update, 5.30pm: Not many people get the chance to start again from scratch, Garrath Stewart wryly observed after visiting the smoking ruins of his home, lost in the Margaret River bushfire.
November 25, 2011, 2:40 am

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Brave fight for helpless Prevelly

Prevelly would normally be packed with school leavers and surfies, soaking up the sun and sand at the mouth of Margaret River.
November 25, 2011, 2:38 am

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Trial delayed in hostel sex case

The brother of a convicted serial paedophile whose crimes sparked an inquiry into a State-run boarding hostel has had his trial into child sex allegations involving the same facility delayed.
November 25, 2011, 2:30 am
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Public funds fear over Oakajee deal

The dream of creating an iron ore province in WA's Mid West received a shot in the arm yesterday when Japanese giant Mitsubishi threw more muscle at the infrastructure project which underpins the plan.
November 25, 2011, 2:20 am

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WA set for festive shopping bonanza

WA retailers could be in for some much-needed Christmas cheer with the State's shoppers tipped to go on a $4.5 billion binge through the festive season.
November 25, 2011, 2:10 am

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Food needed for needy

With Christmas just weeks away, Foodbank WA is calling for urgent help to restock its shelves.
November 25, 2011, 2:08 am

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SW fire fanned by strong winds, heat

UPDATE 11pm: Margaret River is tonight bracing itself for a third day of bushfire chaos as pointed questions were asked of authorities as to why a controlled burn was contemplated ahead of such catastrophic fire conditions.
November 24, 2011, 6:00 pm

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Get ready for the movolution

Perth barbershop group Vocal Evolution are bringing a whole new meaning to the genre motown.
November 24, 2011, 5:56 pm
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Dockers keep spot up their sleeve

Fremantle have kept one draft choice up their sleeve after a busy recruiting visit to Sydney for the annual AFL player lottery.
November 24, 2011, 5:51 pm

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Scott River crash victim rushed to Perth

The RAC Rescue helicopter is transporting an injured motorcyclist to Perth from an accident at Scott River, near Margaret River.
November 24, 2011, 5:29 pm
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Watch and act warning for Nannup

UPDATE 8.15am: A watch and act warning has been issued for a fire burning 30km south-west of Nannup.
November 24, 2011, 5:16 pm
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Fire advice for Mariginiup in Wanneroo

UPDATE: 5.30PM A fire has broken out in Mariginiup in the City of Wanneroo.
November 24, 2011, 4:32 pm
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Wineries forced to evacuate

Some of Australia’s best-known winemakers have been forced to evacuate as a bushfire rages in the Margaret River.
November 24, 2011, 4:25 pm
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