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Oil company rejects Indon claim
The company behind Australia's worst offshore oil spill has rebuffed a multi-billion-dollar compensation claim from Indonesia, saying it lacks scientific evidence.
September 2, 2010, 4:35 pmATSB investigators to examine Qantas jet
Australian authorities have arrived in the US to examine a Qantas jet that made an emergency landing after one of its engines exploded.
September 2, 2010, 5:44 pm-
Bikie jailed for withholding evidence
Former Gypsy Joker president Lennard Kirby and Michael Littlefair were sentenced today for contempt of court for refusing to give evidence over a Jandakot shooting.
September 2, 2010, 5:29 pm -
Cabbie carjacked by axe-wielding thief
A Perth cabbie, whose taxi was stolen by an axe-wielding thief, has spoken of the frightening ordeal, saying the incident had left him terrified.
September 2, 2010, 4:32 pm -
Smoke warning for hills
Kalamunda and Lesmurdie may be covered by a haze of smoke tonight due to a prescribed burn near the area.
September 2, 2010, 4:31 pm 
Top WA draft prospect has fractured skull
One of Australia's hottest AFL properties, West Perth teenager Jack Darling, has suffered serious head injuries following what his family has referred to as an unprovoked attack outside a Perth hotel.
September 2, 2010, 4:13 pm-
Oakeshott, Forrest back tax summit
Independent Rob Oakeshott has proposed a summit to address tax reform in Australia, with the backing of Fortescue Metals boss Andrew Forrest.
September 2, 2010, 4:04 pm -
Bodies recovered from PNG crash
The bodies of three Australians and one New Zealander have been recovered from a remote Papua New Guinea plane crash site, while the sole survivor has been released from hospital.
September 2, 2010, 4:01 pm -
Chaplian in court over child porn charges
A chaplain accused of child pornography offences has not been able to see his own young children since the allegations were made, a Perth court has been told.
September 2, 2010, 4:00 pm 
Cruel dumping for Docker Hasleby
Paul Hasleby's AFL career appears over after he was left out of Fremantle's team to play Hawthorn in Saturday's elimination final at Subiaco Oval.
September 2, 2010, 2:57 pm
Explosives used to euthanase whale
Authorities used explosives this afternoon to euthanase a humpback whale that was stranded off the Albany coast.
September 2, 2010, 2:50 pm-
Wilkie gets $100m hospital money
A Labor government would make $100 million available urgently to redevelop the Royal Hobart Hospital, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says.
September 2, 2010, 2:49 pm 
Detention centre rioters moved to WA
Asylum seekers involved in a break-out at a Darwin detention centre will be transferred to the Curtin facility in Western Australia, immigration officials have confirmed.
September 2, 2010, 1:58 pm
Wilkie backs Gillard
Newly elected Tasmanian independent Andrew Wilkie has announced he will support the Labor Party in its efforts to form a minority government.
September 2, 2010, 1:45 pm-
Sex-for-marks lecturer still working
A Perth university academic who was sacked for pressuring international students for sex in exchange for higher marks is still working as a tutor at another West Australian institution.
September 2, 2010, 1:44 pm -
Gas hub may have 'devastating' impact
Concern is growing in Broome over the possible social impact of Premier Colin Barnett's decision to compulsorily acquire land for $30b gas precint at James Price Point.
September 2, 2010, 1:25 pm -
House on fire in Osborne Park
Main Street in Osborne Park has been closed between Eldorado and Swan Streets because of a house fire.
September 2, 2010, 1:16 pm 
Porn was 'for research purposes'
NSW Christian Democratic MP Fred Nile says a member of his staff viewed pornographic websites "for just a few seconds" for research purposes.
September 2, 2010, 12:56 pm
FMG, Twiggy faces legal action by US shareholder
Fortescue Metals Group is facing a legal challenge from one of its biggest shareholders, which claims the company and its chief executive Andrew Forrest have engaged in "misleading and deceptive conduct".
September 2, 2010, 12:37 pm-
WA detention centres ripe for unrest
Premier Colin Barnett says he's concerned incidents of unrest could occur at immigration detention centres in West Australian following a breakout at a centre in Darwin.
September 2, 2010, 12:18 pm
Breaking
- 5:44 pm ATSB investigators to examine Qantas jet
- 5:29 pm Bikie jailed for withholding evidence
- 4:35 pm Oil company rejects Indon claim
- 4:32 pm Cabbie carjacked by axe-wielding thief
- 4:31 pm Smoke warning for hills
- 4:13 pm Top WA draft prospect has fractured skull
- 4:04 pm Oakeshott, Forrest back tax summit
- 4:01 pm Bodies recovered from PNG crash
- 4:00 pm Chaplian in court over child porn charges
- 2:57 pm Cruel dumping for Docker Hasleby
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