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
With Christmas just weeks away, Foodbank WA is calling for urgent help to restock its shelves.
November 25, 2011, 2:08 am
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 pmPerth barbershop group Vocal Evolution are bringing a whole new meaning to the genre motown.
November 24, 2011, 5:56 pm
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 pmThe RAC Rescue helicopter is transporting an injured motorcyclist to Perth from an accident at Scott River, near Margaret River.
November 24, 2011, 5:29 pmUPDATE 8.15am: A watch and act warning has been issued for a fire burning 30km south-west of Nannup.
November 24, 2011, 5:16 pmUPDATE: 5.30PM A fire has broken out in Mariginiup in the City of Wanneroo.
November 24, 2011, 4:32 pmSome 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
A giant for the Giants. With their first selection in the 2011 AFL draft Greater Western Sydney went for a player already in the right physical shape to take on the competition.
November 24, 2011, 4:17 pmA fire has broken out north of Manjimup.
November 24, 2011, 4:15 pm
The AFL will experiment with two substitutes on the bench during next year’s NAB Cup pre-season competition.
November 24, 2011, 3:07 pm
Police have called for information after a man armed with a hammer demanded money from a Scarborough service station.
November 24, 2011, 2:59 pmUPDATE: 6PM A bushfire near Iluka Resources’ Eneabba mineral sands mine site in Western Australia’s mid-west region is no longer under control.
November 24, 2011, 2:53 pmUpdate, 7.30pm: An emergency warning has been issued for a bushfire north west of Denmark in the Somerset Hill area, as a second fire which started in the Mount Lindesay National Park continues to burn.
November 24, 2011, 2:45 pm
As bushfires continue to engulf parts of the South West and another fire threatens homes in Perth's east, a parliamentary report has revealed the WA may be underprepared for the bushfire season.
November 24, 2011, 1:48 pm
Outgoing Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has launched a scathing attack on one of his predecessors as the club prepares a succession plan for its board
November 24, 2011, 1:36 pmUp to 350 school leavers who planned to celebrate in Margaret River have been urged to change their plans due to fires.
November 24, 2011, 1:27 pmA fire is burning at Brick House Station in the Shire of Carnarvon.
November 24, 2011, 1:09 pmUpdate, 1.40pm: A bushfire which broke out in the Burma Road Reserve area near Geraldton is now under control.
November 24, 2011, 12:31 pmBoy, 5, flung 10 metres from school fete ride http://t.co/S1t6R51FFZ
Surfer reveals moment of terror http://t.co/f5z9FPDJ8b #perthnews
Fed infrastructure minister Anthony Albanese tells Barnett it's time to act on his election promises. http://t.co/AEuUpZlv0c #perthnews
Search for missing snorkeler Rob Shugg continues off WA coast. Quad bikes and divers resume today. http://t.co/MOz2cG1wk1 #perthnews
Gibb River Rd cyclist is airlifted from gruelling event after having heart attack. http://t.co/XF4Tn3yy0g #perthnews
Knife-wielding thieves rob pizza guy of the lot. http://t.co/jkOgzyk8lv #perthnews
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