Tag: WA
Former psychiatrist guilty of raping patients
An 80-year-old former Perth psychiatrist has been found guility of molesting and raping two of his patients more than 30 years ago.[MORE]
North century guides Warriors
An unbeaten 103 to Western Australian skipper Marcus North helped the Warriors to 8 for 224 at stumps on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the WACA.[MORE]
The Premier flags new direction for corruption watchdog
The Premier, Colin Barnett, says the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) is hoping the state's corruption watchdog will be able to focus more on organised crime instead of political scandals. [MORE]
Vic quick pulled for bowling bouncers
Victorian paceman Dirk Nannes has been suspended from the Bushrangers' attack after bowling two illegal deliveries on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia in Perth.[MORE]
Prisoner ordered to give police DNA sample
A Perth Magistrate has ordered a man accused of involvement in a drug conspiracy to give a sample of his DNA to the Australian Federal Police.[MORE]
CCC makes adverse findings against former Labor MP
A Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) report has found the former Labor Government Minister Tony McRae engaged in serious misconduct in his dealings with the lobbyists Brian Burke and Julian Grill.[MORE]
Storm leaves trail of destruction in Albany
The south coast town of Albany is cleaning up after storms caused extensive damage.[MORE]
Man, woman charged with cyber stalking
Police in Perth have charged a man and a woman with numerous sex offences including cyber stalking.[MORE]
Rogers out to prove point at WACA
Former Western Warriors batsman Chris Rogers says he will be out prove a point in today's Sheffield Shield cricket clash at the WACA.[MORE]
Lead shipments at Fremantle under consideration: Faragher
The Minister for the Environment, Donna Faragher, says she is still considering a plan by the mining company Magellan Metals to transport lead through the Port of Fremantle, but she has noted the strong community opposition.[MORE]
McCusker to step down as Parliamentary Inspector
Malcolm McCusker, QC, will leave his role as the Parliamentary Inspector of the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) when his five year contract ends in December.[MORE]
Sinking boat: Rescued passengers on way to Christmas Is
The Navy is taking 12 people rescued from a sinking boat off Western Australia's coast to Christmas Island.[MORE]
Mt Isa Mayor picks up 'sexist' Ernie
The Mayor of Mount Isa has won the Golden Ernie Award for the most sexist public comment of the year.[MORE]
Police stressed over fatal road crash
The Police Commissioner, Karl O'Callaghan, says the officers involved in a high speed chase and subsequent fatal crash in Perth's south-east are stressed by the incident.[MORE]
Proposed lead shipments spark protest in Fremantle
Up to 200 people have turned out in to protest against the shipping of lead through the Port of Fremantle.[MORE]
Police Commissioner defends use of Tasers
The West Australian Police Commissioner, Karl O'Callaghan, has defended the use of Taser guns after the NSW Ombudsman said there had not been enough research into their effectiveness and risks.[MORE]
Man charged with murder of Geraldton charity worker
Police have charged a 49-year-old man with the murder of Geraldton charity worker Joseph Hollomby.[MORE]
Gun and drugs found in car involved in fatal pursuit
Police in Perth say drugs and a gun were found in a stolen car involved in a fatal high speed pursuit.[MORE]
Farmer charged over death of sheep
The RSPCA has charged a farmer over the deaths of more than 100 sheep at a property near Esperance.[MORE]
Russian yacht in doubt for Syd-Hobart
The first Russian yacht to enter the Sydney to Hobart in almost 20 years is now no certainty to start the race.[MORE]
Police seize weapons, drugs from motorist
Police in Perth have seized weapons and drugs after stopping a vehicle in Rivervale.[MORE]
HMAS Sydney service 'emotionally charged'
The Governor General is greeting relatives of the crew of HMAS Sydney after they attended a service at sea yesterday.[MORE]
Rush mentors rising star Mauboy
Oz Idol Jessica Mauboy joins Geoffrey Rush in a big screen adaptation of Bran Nue Dae.[MORE]
Paedophile released on parole
A 46-year-old man convicted of more than 70 child sex offences in Perth has been released on parole. [MORE]
Players Association fuming at Cousins snub
AFL Players Association (AFLPA) chief executive Brendon Gale says he is disappointed he was not consulted about the drug testing conditions attached to Ben Cousins's return to the game.[MORE]
