The biggest problem in the legal system's fight against domestic violence is women's continued reluctance to report abuse at the hands of their partners, Supreme Court Chief Justice Wayne Martin says.
November 22, 2011, 2:05 am
Despite tough competition from the red hot favourite, 16-year-old Reece Mastin, Perth tradie turned pop star Johnny Ruffo gave the performance of his life on the grand final of The X Factor tonight.
November 21, 2011, 9:40 pmA crash on the Kwinana Freeway in South Perth this afternoon is causing major traffic delays.
November 21, 2011, 5:04 pmResidents north-east of Collie have warned of smoke in the area after a bushfire started this afternoon.
November 21, 2011, 4:16 pm
Update: Corrective Services Minister Terry Redman has told how he was assaulted at a Northam hotel over the weekend.
November 21, 2011, 3:15 pmThe City of Subiaco has won a national award for its efforts to conserve water.
November 21, 2011, 3:00 pm
A Perth businessman jailed over the murder of millionaire businessman Craig Puddy has been accused of stealing more than $220,000 from superannuation accounts.
November 21, 2011, 2:48 pm
Update, 2.45pm: One man charged over a violent attack on two train guards at the weekend has been granted bail, but the application of his co-accused has been refused.
November 21, 2011, 2:45 pmA retired Halls Head couple have won division one lotto after buying a ticket while on a holiday in the South West.
November 21, 2011, 12:41 pm
An 85-year-old Perth man has pleaded guilty to causing a road crash which killed two teenage girls and injured three others.
November 21, 2011, 12:21 pm
A trial has begun over a tragic Swan River jetski incident that effectively severed a man's leg when two jetskis collided during a staff Christmas party.
November 21, 2011, 12:19 pmTwo people have been taken to hospital after a bus collided with a car on Welshpool Road.
November 21, 2011, 12:06 pm
Zac Dawson is likely to begin training with Fremantle as early as next week as the Dockers continue to circle the St Kilda full back ahead of the pre-season draft.
November 21, 2011, 11:48 am
Kerri-Anne Kennerley has confirmed rumours she will be replaced as Nine's face of morning television.
November 21, 2011, 11:23 am
A search is underway off Christmas Island for the captain of an asylum seeker boat who jumped overboard before being intercepted by government authorities.
November 21, 2011, 9:49 am
Three top Khmer Rouge leaders accused of orchestrating Cambodia's "killing fields" will face court on Monday as a UN-backed tribunal begins their trials more than three decades after some of the 20th century's worst atrocities.
November 21, 2011, 9:31 am
UPDATE 10am: Key independents Tony Windsor, Rob Oakeshott and Andrew Wilkie have formally backed the Gillard Government's mineral resources rent tax.
November 21, 2011, 9:15 amAfter an uncharacteristically wet start to spring this year Perth will experience its first hot spell of the season over the next three days with temperatures set to reach over 32 degrees.
November 21, 2011, 8:48 amA 46-year-old man has been injured in a violent robbery at his Canning Vale house overnight.
November 21, 2011, 8:17 amPolice found items from an illegal drug laboratory in an abandoned car in Brookton last night.
November 21, 2011, 7:52 amTeens charged after 'bricks thrown at homes' in Armadale http://t.co/TrQjAJBceY #perthnews
Scooter rider seriously injured in crash http://t.co/Nz5FHml7I3 #perthnews
Family of UK soldier killed on London street speak of their pride in him and shock at his death http://t.co/QsreAXAKeD
Cottesloe chip shop gutted by blaze http://t.co/QCqVQrtnDG #perthnews
Cirque du Soleil to bring arena tour of Michael Jackson — The Immortal to Perth http://t.co/gE9Hqmcpij #perthnews
Mum uses son's Facebook account to berate revellers she says trashed her family home during his party http://t.co/4Eiu1NuVfg #perthnews
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