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Nature's 'love drug' may help beat addiction

Nature's love drug, oxytocin, could hold the key to helping alcoholics overcome their addiction.
November 15, 2011, 9:13 am
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Accused gunman to face court

A 28-year-old man accused of firing a gun in a dispute at a Queens Park caravan park will appear in court today.
November 15, 2011, 9:29 am
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Union backs uranium exports

Expanding Australian uranium exports to India would be good for local jobs, the Australian Worker's Union (AWU) says.
November 15, 2011, 9:21 am
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Three charged after drug raid

Police uncovered cannabis, weapons and cash during a raid on a North Perth property yesterday morning.
November 15, 2011, 9:11 am
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Fire spreads from car to Mandurah house

A house fire in Mandurah last night has caused $250,000 damage.
November 15, 2011, 8:21 am
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FIFO passengers surge ahead of boom levels

The number of fly-in fly-out workers using Perth Airport has surged ahead of the 2007-08 boom peak, with more than 700,000 trips recorded over the last 12 months.
November 15, 2011, 8:20 am
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Cells offer hope of mending broken heart

Stem cells from heart attack patients helped improve blood-pumping ability and restore vitality in cardiac muscle, according to a small trial.
November 15, 2011, 7:51 am

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Woman threatened with knife in North Perth

A 21-year-old woman was threatened with a knife in North Perth last night.
November 15, 2011, 7:20 am
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Acclaimed pair home to tell their story

Tim Watts and his little craypot-float puppet mate Alvin Sputnik have returned to Perth after riding a wave of acclaim around the world.
November 15, 2011, 6:29 am

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Pregnancy smoking, drinking dangers snubbed

The message to give up smoking and alcohol during pregnancy is not getting through, according to a study that has found 18 per cent of Australian women smoke and 38 per cent drink alcohol when they are pregnant.
November 15, 2011, 6:28 am
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Fraud hits aid projects

Workers trying to improve Papua New Guinea's justice system were among 32 contractors sacked by Australia's foreign aid agency for fraud or for botching projects, new figures show.
November 15, 2011, 6:28 am
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Strangers spot the 'kindness' gene

People with a certain gene trait are known to be more kind and caring than people without it, and strangers can quickly tell the difference, according to US research.
November 15, 2011, 6:21 am

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LNG hub to bring '$50b windfall'

The proposed liquefied natural gas development north of Broome would create up to 8000 jobs at construction and generate up to $50 billion for the Australian economy over its life, lead proponent Woodside Petroleum said yesterday.
November 15, 2011, 6:12 am
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Anger over charity outdoor cinema closure

A summer outdoor cinema that raises money for children's charities has been closed after only one season and organisers say it has cost them $200,000.
November 15, 2011, 5:52 am

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Most high schools ignore slip, slop, slap

Just eight WA high schools signed on to the Cancer Council's SunSmart program despite Australia having the highest rate of malignant melanoma in teenagers.
November 15, 2011, 5:51 am

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Students fear multiculturalism

Nearly half of Year 10 students who sat a national civics and citizenship test said immigration should be cut when fewer jobs were available and Australia would become less peaceful as more people from different backgrounds moved here.
November 15, 2011, 5:48 am
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Hectic schedule for Obama on flying visit

The leader of the free world is coming to Australia - but Barack Obama will have precious little spare time to mingle with the masses.
November 15, 2011, 5:04 am
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PM upbeat over green tariff deal

Australian businesses hoping to sell their environmental wares to Asia have won a major boost after the region's biggest countries yesterday backed a plan to slash import tariffs.
November 15, 2011, 4:54 am
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Netballers angry over eye agony

The Shire of East Pilbara is investigating complaints after a netball game that left players and spectators with searing pain in their eyes.
November 15, 2011, 4:48 am
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Bodybuilder asylum seeker on arson charge

An asylum seeker who used to be a champion bodybuilder has been charged with lighting a fire at the Curtin detention centre.
November 15, 2011, 4:31 am

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