Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

South West News

Nannup Music Festival

Tinpan Orange have been to Nannup four times in the last three years - and this year they will have a baby in tow.

Fire report spurs urgent action

Premier Colin Barnett will urgently consider a new evacuation route for College Grove after a report from the inquiry into the Margaret River bush fires was tabled today.
February 23, 2012, 12:00 pm
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All clear given for Northcliffe

An all clear has been issued for a bushfire burning near Northcliffe which caused about 50 local residents to evacuate their homes earlier this week.
February 23, 2012, 12:28 pm
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DEC failed to assess burn risk: Keelty

Premier Colin Barnett has apologised to people whose homes were destroyed in the after the Keelty report identified "a series of omissions and mistakes" by the Department of Environment and Conservation in its planning and implementation of its prescribed burning program.
February 23, 2012, 11:21 am

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New limits anger SW fishermen

Change to recreational fishing laws have angered Bunbury recreational fishers who say the changes will not substantially boost fish stocks.
February 23, 2012, 6:00 am

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Vandals put lives at risk

Vandals have broken into the St John Ambulance Manjimup sub centre and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.
February 22, 2012, 10:00 am

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Immediate bushfire threat over for Northcliffe

Northcliffe residents have been told the immediate threat to the tiny town from a massive bushfire burning 8km away has passed.
February 21, 2012, 7:45 pm

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Warning over SW painting con

Consumer protection authorities have issued a warning about a group of con men posing as roof painters in the Bunbury area.
February 21, 2012, 3:32 pm
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Busselton drug lab found

Police have uncovered a clandestine drug laboratory in a Marine Terrace property yesterday.
February 21, 2012, 3:00 pm

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Drug lab found in Brunswick

A 39-year-old Brunswick man will appear in the Bunbury Magistrates Court today after police allegedly found an illegal drug laboratory in his caravan home.
February 21, 2012, 12:25 pm

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Strong winds fan Northcliffe fire

Residents of Northcliffe who fled town early yesterday have still not been able to return to their homes.
February 21, 2012, 7:00 am

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Crackdown on illegal campers

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River rangers and local police are teaming up to crack down on illegal campers.
February 21, 2012, 6:00 am

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Northcliffe bushfire contained but fears remain

Firefighters have contained the Northcliffe fire but fears remain strong winds would threaten containment lines.
February 20, 2012, 5:40 pm

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Cops destroy crops worth $2.5m

Cannabis plants with a street value of $2.5million have been removed from the South West after WA Police Air Wing searches spotted and uprooted the illicit crops.
February 20, 2012, 10:00 am

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Northcliffe dairy farms in line of fire

Fire fighters are working frantically to contain an out-of-control bushfire heading towards Northcliffe ahead of strong south-east winds forecast this afternoon.
February 20, 2012, 9:15 am

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Call to release Keelty fire report

WA's top public sector economic advisor has blasted the State Government's response to the Margaret River bushfire, calling for the immediate release of the Keelty report, compensation for victims and a new, fully independent inquiry into the management of the bushfire.
February 20, 2012, 6:00 am

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GM food discussion

A forum discussing genetically modified food will be held at one of Margaret River’s leading biodynamic wineries next month.
February 20, 2012, 6:00 am

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Beer lovers get plenty to blog about

Margaret River may have made its name from fine wine but a surge in the number of microbreweries in the past five years looks set to earn its beer an international reputation.
February 19, 2012, 12:00 am

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Smoke haze could continue to next week

The State Government agency battling a blaze in the South West says smoke could continue to drift as far north as Geraldton until early next week.
February 17, 2012, 2:15 pm

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Australind man charged with assaulting partner

South West detectives have charged an Australind man with aggravated assault after he allegedly beat and injured his 23-year-old partner.
February 17, 2012, 11:56 am
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Development plans not clear: environment group

Busselton Dunsborough Environment Centre committee is calling on the City of Busselton to provide clearer plans for the Busselton Foreshore development claiming it is open to misinterpretation in its current form.
February 17, 2012, 10:00 am

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