Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

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Gift of organs from the boy with smiling eyes

Dorine Prince looked at the world through constantly smiling, enthusiastic eyes and his distraught parents hope the gift of organ donation will give someone else the same outlook.
1 hour, 48 minutes ago
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Watchdog chief 'wrong to release police video'

The head of WA's corruption watchdog was wrong in deciding to grant the release of CCTV footage of two incidents in the Broome police station, the lawyer for a former policeman has told the Supreme Court.
1 hour, 13 minutes ago
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Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 top safety ratings

Air travellers should seek out the Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 while avoiding the LET410 and Antonov AN-12, according to an AirlineRatings.com survey.
1 hour, 15 minutes ago
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Screening staff dig in

Security screening staff at Perth Airport's Qantas terminal have dug in for a fourth week of industrial action as they remain embroiled in a wage dispute with employer MSS Security.
1 hour, 17 minutes ago
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Hancock says trust will be fair

Gina Rinehart's estranged son John Hancock has vowed not to discriminate against his half-sister Ginia if he replaces his mother as head of the multibillion-dollar family trust.
1 hour, 21 minutes ago
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Baby boomers driving drug rehab programs

Australia's ageing baby boomers are driving demand for drug addiction services, with a doubling of the proportion of over-50s seeking help to get off opioid drugs such as heroin.
1 hour, 22 minutes ago
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Costs put squeeze on family

A fortnight out from the birth of their second child, South Hedland couple Laura Bentley and Brad Crehan are hardly in the mood to celebrate.
1 hour, 23 minutes ago
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Alternative method proves popular

As Australia compares its education system with other countries to find better ways of teaching our students, more parents are also looking at alternative education philosophies within WA.
1 hour, 38 minutes ago
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Schooling system can learn from top nations

Australia's goal of making it into the top five schooling systems in the world by 2025 has turned the spotlight on education practices in those countries that have already made it to the top of international league tables.
1 hour, 38 minutes ago
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Retailer ready to deliver on PMH plea

Harvey Norman lead franchisee WA Stephen Hauville says the retailer can deliver much-needed furniture and electrical goods to Princess Margaret Hospital within a week.
1 hour, 39 minutes ago
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Mother struggled to raise toddler alone

The grandmother of a toddler killed when trapped in a washing machine has told his inquest her daughter had a troubled childhood and struggled as a single parent.
1 hour, 40 minutes ago
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Carles bids to sue over 'jilted' claim

Millionaire property developer Nigel Satterley could become embroiled in the defamation case against former MP Adele Carles by her former lover and Treasurer Troy Buswell, it was revealed in the Supreme Court yesterday.
1 hour, 45 minutes ago
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Bosses brave cold for homeless

More than 100 of Perth's high-flyers will dust off their sleeping bags and pull out their thermals tomorrow in preparation for a night under the stars at the WACA Ground.
1 hour, 50 minutes ago

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Referendum ruffles Liberals

Tony Abbott has rebuffed a coalition backbench bid to get him to withdraw his support for recognising local government in the Constitution, but opponents have not given up.
1 hour, 52 minutes ago
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Minister overrules council on Subiaco tower

Planning Minister John Day has overruled the City of Subiaco, ordering the council to initiate a planning scheme amendment that would allow a 16-storey tower at the derelict Pavilion Markets site.
1 hour, 54 minutes ago

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Leaders snared in private eye denial row

The State Government has tried to smear Opposition Leader Mark McGowan over Labor's past use of private investigators, claiming yesterday that as environment minister he oversaw the removal of a public servant after such a probe.
June 19, 2013, 5:33 am
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Disadvantaged kids miss out on critical activities

Almost half of children living in Australia's most disadvantaged communities are not participating in sport and cultural activities critical to their development, according to research by The Smith Family.
June 19, 2013, 5:28 am

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Man burnt in house fire

A man is in hospital with severe burns to his arms following a house fire in Cooloongup last night
June 19, 2013, 5:22 am
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Leadership speculation expected to persist

Speculation over who will lead Labor to the September federal election is expected to continue on Wednesday.
June 19, 2013, 5:04 am

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Daughter says Mandela doing very well

(Reuters) - Former South African president Nelson Mandela, who is being treated in hospital for a lung infection, is "doing very well", his daughter said on Monday.
June 19, 2013, 2:42 am

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