Sunday, May 27th, 2012
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  1. Historic Harbour development on sale from today

    Pre-sales for Harbourside, the $23 million, eight storey development at Foreshore Drive, opened to the public today.

  2. We have Oakajee plan B, says mining boss

    Gindalbie Metals boss George Jones has outlined a rescue plan for the $5.9 billion Oakajee port and rail development, should project proponent Oakajee Port & Rail not deliver on its promise.

  3. IP poses hurdle for port rivals

    Standing in the way of a Chinese consortium takeover is OPR’s State Government-backed Intel­lectual Property.

  4. Bunbury schools get e-coaches

    Schools in Bunbury and the South West are adding an ‘‘I’’ to the three ‘‘Rs’’. Picture by David Bailey

  5. $3.2 million bolster for cat laws

    Local Government Minister John Castrilli is expected to announce plans today to phase in WA's new cat laws that stipulate cat owners must microchip, sterilise and register their animals with local councils.

  6. DAFWA looks at big picture

    A Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) potential wheat yield map paints a picture of extremes, with parts of WA tipped for bumper yields while others are not expected to break even.

  7. High Tech Help

    Weather monitoring is set to become more accurate, after the State Government pledged $300,000 towards establishing a further 30 weather stations across the South West.

  8. Rockingham photog ‘Waiting 4’ result

    Rockingham photographer Suzanne Crosbie will be waiting with baited breath this week for the results of the Kiss My Camera photographic competition.

  9. Sounds like Entertainment

    Previews of some of the great entertainment and shows that will be on in and around the area over the next few days.

  10. No Budget funds for Anzac

    The 2012-13 State Budget has come and gone with no funding announced for Albany’s 2014-18 Anzac commemoration plans

Winter sprinkler bans from June

Winter sprinkler bans from June

A permanent winter sprinkler ban on all garden sprinkler systems in Perth, Mandurah and the South West will take place from June 1. May 25, 2012, 10:32 am

Stimulation needed to boost business

Stimulation needed to boost business

Small business owner Jerome Ryan was hoping for a lot more from the State Budget than he got, but is happy enough with the result. May 25, 2012, 12:00 pm

Model has motivation

Model has motivation

She may not have the international acclaim of namesake Miranda Kerr just yet, but young Safety Bay model Miranda Naprelac is hoping to realise her own catwalk… May 26, 2012, 6:00 am

Fire causes major damage

Fire causes major damage

An Esperance house on Brockman Street was partially destroyed after it caught fire about 5pm on Wednesday, causing an estimated $350,000 damage. May 25, 2012, 11:31 am

Historic Harbour development on sale from today

Historic Harbour development on sale from today

Pre-sales for Harbourside, the $23 million, eight storey development at Foreshore Drive, opened to the public today. May 25, 2012, 10:57 am

Pilbara group highlights mould danger

Pilbara group highlights mould danger

A woman who believes she contracted asthma due to a mould infestation at her workplace has set up a group to raise awareness of the dangers of exposure to… May 24, 2012, 6:00 am

Life's a beach for Miranda Kerr

Life's a beach for Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr has been calling the Kimberley region home for the past week. May 25, 2012, 5:00 am

UWA professor honoured with prestigious position

UWA professor honoured with prestigious position

With 30 years in agricultural research and teaching under his belt and five years as the head of the University of WA's (UWA) Institute of Agriculture,… May 24, 2012, 12:33 am

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