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Mayors, councillors set for pay rises

Mayors and councillors across are set for a massive pay rise, with the allowance for Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi set to climb to about $175,000 a year.
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Ex-partner denies lying at washer inquest

The former partner of a Perth woman, whose three-year-old son died after becoming stuck in a washing machine, has denied lying about her parenting skills.
June 20, 2013, 2:27 pm

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Teen missing for three weeks

Police have concerns for a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for more than three weeks.
June 20, 2013, 1:25 pm

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Native title challenge to Canning gas bill

Traditional owners have vowed to challenge the legal status of a new agreement between the State Government and two companies seeking to exploit shale gas in the Canning Basin.
June 20, 2013, 1:21 pm
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Verve failed checks on power plant upgrade: Premier

Premier Colin Barnett has told State Parliament Verve failed to properly inspect boiler pipes before it committed to a botched refurbishment of the 47-year-old Muja AB coal-fire power station in Collie.
June 20, 2013, 12:24 pm
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Arrest warrant over shooting incident

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Leda man after he failed to turn up to court this morning on charges laid over an incident in Kewdale where police fired shots during an alleged pursuit.
June 20, 2013, 11:21 am
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Carles drops bid to sue Satterley

Former MP Adele Carles has dropped her bid to draw millionaire property developer Nigel Satterley into her defamation stoush with former lover and Treasurer Troy Buswell.
June 20, 2013, 11:21 am
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Rabbits strung up by ears on barbed wire

The RSPCA is investigating claims rabbits are being hung up alive and left to starve to death on barbed wire fences in bushland north of Wanneroo.
June 20, 2013, 11:20 am
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Man in court over death of 74yo

A Stirling man has made a brief appearance in court charged over a fatal crash in Northbridge in which a 74-year-old motorcyclist died.
June 20, 2013, 11:12 am
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Ballajura thief stole Oprah necklace

Police are looking for a man who broke into a Ballajura home and stole a rare necklace earlier this month.
June 20, 2013, 10:19 am

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Govt nod for gas hub acquisition

The State Government will press ahead with the acquisition of land for a gas processing precinct at James Price Point despite Woodside and its joint venture partners opting for floating LNG for its Browse project rather than onshore processing.
June 20, 2013, 9:54 am

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Police officer charged over computer misuse

A senior constable will face court today charged with misuse of a police computer.
June 20, 2013, 9:50 am
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Expert supports water recycling

A leading water expert has backed the Water Corporation's plans to boost water recycling amid debate about whether it would push up household bills.
June 20, 2013, 8:14 am
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Taxi driver robbed at knifepoint

A taxi driver was robbed at knifepoint in Yokine last night.
June 20, 2013, 8:12 am
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Molotov cocktail thrown in Rockingham

The police arson squad is investigating a fire at a vacant commercial property in Rockingham overnight.
June 20, 2013, 7:27 am
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Missing man's body found near Walpole

Update, 2.20pm: Police divers have found the body of a 61-year-old man who went missing near Walpole overnight.
June 20, 2013, 7:03 am

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Man charged after Wanneroo Road pile-up

A 41-year-old man has been charged over a crash in Neerabup that left a 39-year-old man in a critical condition yesterday.
June 20, 2013, 5:50 am
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Indon swim camp taps talent pool

Indonesia may still be considered a developing nation but the archipelago has produced a talented pool of swimmers determined to compete at an elite level.
June 20, 2013, 5:19 am
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Power station losses could hit $250m

The Barnett Government is refusing to come clean about the extent of losses to taxpayers flowing from a disastrous decision to refurbish the 47-year-old Muja A and B coal-fired power plants in Collie.
June 20, 2013, 5:18 am
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Champion gives kids a leg-up

The blood and sweat spilt by Peter Hadfield as a champion decathlete washes away in comparison with the tears he cries for the underprivileged Australian children he wants to help through the power of music.
June 20, 2013, 5:12 am

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