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Study finds death risk from paracetamol

People who regularly take slightly too much paracetamol over a period of time to relieve pain could be at a higher risk of dying than those who take a one-off overdose of the drug.
November 23, 2011, 8:13 am
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Early bird police nab drivers

More than 100 people were caught speeding during a police crackdown on early morning drivers yesterday.
November 23, 2011, 7:50 am
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Heroin inquest looks at prison sport

Security arrangements at prison sports events will come under the coroner's microscope next week at a long-awaited inquest into the heroin overdose death of a prisoner.
November 23, 2011, 6:31 am

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Cricket match a tribute to old mate

Phil Kennedy, who was a talented cricket player and a great laugh, would have loved the charity match at Aquinas College on Sunday.
November 23, 2011, 6:29 am

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Exam students jump for joy

Year 12 students are celebrating the end of their school year after the final WACE exam finished yesterday.
November 23, 2011, 6:28 am

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'Depraved' film on the way

A controversial German horror film widely dubbed one of the sickest and most depraved films of all time will screen in Perth before being censored and possibly banned in Australia.
November 23, 2011, 6:26 am

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Canadian breaks Bibbulmun record

As an ultra-marathon runner, Bernadette Benson has never been one to do things in half measures.
November 23, 2011, 6:23 am

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Premier backs power utility chief

Premier Colin Barnett has given his backing to embattled Western Power boss Doug Aberle, saying the utility's managing director does a difficult job well generally.
November 23, 2011, 6:19 am

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80yo dead after train collision

An 80-year-old man died after his car hit a grain train in Middle Swan late yesterday.
November 23, 2011, 6:17 am
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Noble to go free on strict rules

Intellectually disabled prisoner Marlon Noble is to be released on strict conditions more than 10 years after he was taken into custody for alleged crimes that have never been proved in court.
November 23, 2011, 6:16 am
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One Aussie dead, three injured in Indian train fire

Seven people, including one Australian woman, died when a fire swept through an overnight train in eastern India, officials say.
November 23, 2011, 6:02 am

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Newton has 'wrong' attitude

Actor Matthew Newton was criticised by domestic violence groups yesterday following a television interview about his abusive relationships with past girlfriends.
November 23, 2011, 3:51 am
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Wirra backs anti-violence campaign

Thousands of WA men and boys will swear an oath on Friday as part of White Ribbon Day, the United Nations day for the elimination of violence against women and children.
November 23, 2011, 3:50 am

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Expert backs advice against tumour op

A Canadian neurosurgeon yesterday told a medical negligence trial involving two Perth medicos that although it was "technically feasible" to remove an 11-year-old boy's massive brain tumour, he would not have initially attempted the radical surgery.
November 23, 2011, 3:40 am
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Plea to parents on push to tackle cerebral palsy

When Beth Langford was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of six months, her parents were baffled about what caused the condition and if their other children would be affected.
November 23, 2011, 3:30 am

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Abbott fights backbench unease

Tony Abbott is facing growing resentment within Liberal ranks over his lack of consultation and the Nationals' influence on policy.
November 23, 2011, 3:24 am
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Premier's battle for economic future

Colin Barnett is engaged in more than an old-fashioned States' rights fight over the mining tax deal - he is in a battle for the economic future of WA.
November 23, 2011, 3:16 am
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Barnett attacks PM over mining royalties

Colin Barnett has accused Julia Gillard of weakening the Federation by seeking to use her review of the GST to prevent the States from increasing mining royalties.
November 23, 2011, 3:06 am
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State to police detention centre

The Australian Federal Police will not base officers in Northam to police the new detention centre, leaving local police to respond to emergencies.
November 23, 2011, 3:00 am

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Our new military strike force

Australia is to get a powerful new fighting force akin to the US Marine Corps that will be able to launch amphibious assaults and carry out humanitarian missions across the region.
November 23, 2011, 2:50 am

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