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Celebrating life in the Pink

It is fitting that Petrina Burnett sees today's Pink Ribbon Day as a celebration of life.
October 22, 2012, 4:32 am
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WA loses economic gloss

WA's bright economic future is dimming, a top forecaster has warned, as figures show the State's mantle as the country's financial stronghold under threat.
October 22, 2012, 4:43 am
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Make Scarbs safe, say locals

Scarborough residents have vowed to fight alcohol-fuelled violence to reclaim their beach from "thugs" after a recent spate of drunken brawls and attacks.
October 22, 2012, 4:14 am

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Salary sacrifice perks targeted

Salary sacrifice arrangements that give employees taxpayer-funded discounts on things such as theatre tickets and podiatry will be abolished as part of Wayne Swan's efforts to protect the Budget surplus.
October 22, 2012, 2:50 am
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Anger at oil survey near Ningaloo

Conservation groups are up in arms over BHP Billiton plans to explore for oil just 5km from the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
October 22, 2012, 2:40 am
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Record fine for poor hygiene

The Rockingham branch of fast-food giant McDonald's has been fined almost $200,000 in eight months for food hygiene breaches.
October 22, 2012, 2:30 am
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House prices keep rising

The Perth property market has continued its recovery, with prices up more than $30,000 in the past 12 months and edging closer to the boom-time peak of almost three years ago.
October 22, 2012, 2:20 am
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Fishing world agog at teen shark hunters

Two schoolboys are gaining legend status in WA's fishing fraternity for their fearless exploits in catching giant sharks from a jetty north of Rockingham.
October 22, 2012, 2:10 am

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Bid to stop ministers trading shares

The State Government is under pressure to stop ministers trading in speculative shares in WA resources companies after Labor promised a blanket ban, if elected.
October 22, 2012, 2:00 am

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Worker death an unmitigated disaster: Buckeridge

The owner of building and mining company BGC, Len Buckeridge, has offered his condolences over the death of a Perth man buried alive in a sand silo at one of his company's sites.
October 21, 2012, 2:24 pm

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WA man critical after Mildura assault

A WA man was critically injured when he was knocked to the ground during an assault in northern Victoria.
October 21, 2012, 12:37 pm
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Pair recapture 'Scratchy' the missing devil

Two Carcoola men have found and captured one of the three Tasmanian devils that escaped from Peel Zoo on Tuesday.
October 21, 2012, 12:14 pm

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Dry winter lifts WA bushfire risk

Fire and emergency service agencies are preparing for another tough bushfire season in WA after a dry winter put most of the state at risk.
October 21, 2012, 10:32 am

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UWA pays tribute to UK scientist

The University of Western Australia has paid tribute to a British scientist killed in a car crash hours after arriving in Perth.
October 21, 2012, 10:02 am

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Shark forces beach closure at Ocean Reef

Rangers from the City of Joondalup have closed beaches around the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour because of a shark alert.
October 21, 2012, 9:55 am
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Woman charged over fatal stabbing

Kalgoorlie detectives have charged an 18-year-old woman after she allegedly delivered a fatal stab wound to a man yesterday.
October 21, 2012, 9:35 am

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Osborne Park, Beldon stores robbed

Police are investigating two armed robberies on fast food outlets overnight.
October 21, 2012, 9:18 am

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Three hit by car in Broome

Three men have been injured after being hit by a car in Broome overnight.
October 21, 2012, 9:12 am

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Footy stars to social media

Newborn babies, engagements, poolside cocktails in Hollywood and karaoke in Thailand - AFL footballers cram a lot in to their precious few weeks off.
October 20, 2012, 3:40 am

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Facelift for Leederville

Leederville town centre will undergo a multimillion-dollar makeover under City of Vincent plans that include at least two new hotel developments and a major streetscape upgrade of Oxford Street.
October 20, 2012, 3:20 am

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