Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

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Bourse closes in red, banks weigh

The major banks dragged the Australian sharemarket into the red today as analysts questioned the sustainability of record prices and valuations, while the Reserve Bank minutes pointed to the possibility of further monetary relief this year.
May 21, 2013, 2:19 pm
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Freight train carrying iron ore derails

The line from Kalgoorlie-Boulder to Esperance remains closed after a train derailed 17km north of Salmon Gums last night, scattering 32 carriages and about 2240 tonnes of iron ore across the track.
14 minutes ago
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Rudd steals PM thunder on school funding

As Julia Gillard makes a pitch for states to support her school funding plan, Kevin Rudd has stolen the limelight with his backing for gay marriage.
May 21, 2013, 2:50 pm
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Driver jailed after cousin killed in crash

A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months jail over a fatal crash that killed his cousin, whose body was not discovered in the wreckage for about 12 hours.
May 21, 2013, 2:16 pm

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Tax review must include GST: Tax Institute

The Tax Institute says a review into Australia's tax system must include the goods and services tax as part of a mature political debate.
May 21, 2013, 3:18 pm
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Woman claims McKenna was grooming her

An alleged victim of child molestation at a State-run hostel has told the court she thought becoming better friends with her predator’s wife might make him stop his advances.
May 21, 2013, 1:54 pm

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Drug probe after raid on SW home

Police believe they may have found items used to manufacture drugs at a home in West Busselton today.
May 21, 2013, 1:44 pm
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Driver charged after 'reaching 180km/h'

A 23-year-old man has been charged over a high-speed chase that ended when he drove into a swamp in the Goldfields yesterday.
May 21, 2013, 1:07 pm
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Live betting odds to be banned on free TV

Free TV Australia says a new industry code, banning the advertising of live betting odds, will probably come into effect within weeks.
May 21, 2013, 11:49 am

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Strategy to boost immunisation rates

A strategy has been launched by the State Government to boost immunisation rates in WA and prevent the outbreak of diseases like measles, rubella and meningitis.
May 21, 2013, 11:13 am
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West Australian describes tornado terror

Australians living in tornado-ravaged Oklahoma are bracing for more of the killer twisters that have ripped through the US State.
May 21, 2013, 11:01 am

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WA teen exercise rates 'alarming'

Exercise rates among high school children in WA are declining to alarming levels, fuelling health concerns, an academic says.
May 21, 2013, 10:54 am
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Crisis meeting called on Aboriginal suicide

Indigenous leaders in Western Australia are holding a crisis meeting with senior bureaucrats to discuss high suicide rates among the Noongar community.
May 21, 2013, 10:52 am
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Strategy to boost immunisation launched

A strategy has been launched by the State Government to boost immunisation rates in WA and prevent the outbreak of diseases like measles, rubella and meningitis.
May 21, 2013, 10:21 am
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Gay marriage stance not politicking: Rudd

Kevin Rudd says his change of heart over gay marriage was because he wanted the public to know his stance before an upcoming vote in June.
May 21, 2013, 9:08 am

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Seven West names TV boss as new CEO

Seven West Media has named TV boss Tim Worner as its new chief executive, replacing Don Voelte.
May 21, 2013, 8:22 am

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Bid to recycle old mattresses

The State Government hopes to expand a mattress recycling project in a bid to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill each year.
May 21, 2013, 8:06 am
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Drivers threatened in violent carjackings

Two men were dragged from their cars and threatened with knives in separate attacks in Perth's south-eastern suburbs last night.
May 21, 2013, 7:45 am
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Car hits pedestrian in Bicton

A young man was fighting for life last night after being struck by a car in Bicton.
May 21, 2013, 6:55 am
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