Tag: WA
Teenager slashed in robbery
A 15-year-old boy has been slashed with a knife during an armed robbery in Perth's south-eastern suburbs.[MORE]
Rio, Chinalco agree on African joint venture
Mining giant Rio Tinto has signed a non-binding agreement with Chinalco to jointly develop an iron ore mine in Guinea.[MORE]
Miscalculation and lack of support in oil disaster
A federal inquiry into last year's oil and gas spill off Western Australia has heard workers on the West Atlas rig did not get enough support from management onshore.[MORE]
Big names join fight against Indigenous poverty
Some of Australia's leading business people have joined forces to help eliminate Indigenous disadvantage and poverty.[MORE]
Alleged carjacker and escapee appears in court
A 22-year-old man who sparked two major police searches has appeared in the Perth Magistrates Court on a string of charges.[MORE]
Oakajee expansion 'a step forward'
The Geraldton Iron Ore Alliance has welcomed the increased start-up capacity for the Oakajee port. [MORE]
Federal 'support' for Outback Hwy
The general manager of the Outback Highway Development Council says there is federal support to make a cross-continental road a national project.[MORE]
Youths blamed for Morawa vandalism
Authorities in Morawa believe a group of juveniles is responsible for a wave of vandalism across the town. [MORE]
Govt vetos probe into health CEO's wage
The Federal Government has ruled out an inquiry into the salary of a senior health executive in south-west Western Australia.[MORE]
Extradition for alleged drug kingpin
Police in Perth say a man wanted over the seizure of one of the state's biggest drug busts two years ago has been arrested in Sydney.[MORE]
Council defends site security after teen's four storey fall
The Bunbury council has defended security at the old St John of God Hospital after a teenager was seriously injured when he fell four storeys down a disused lift shaft at the site.[MORE]
FESA worried residents unprepared for blaze
The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) says it is disappointed with the lack of preparation undertaken by Albany residents in the lead-up to a fire last weekend.[MORE]
Police hunt man over sex assaults
South Hedland police are investigating a series of indecent assaults on three women.[MORE]
Man reclaims stolen OAM
A Carnarvon man has come forward to claim his Order of Australia Medal which had been stolen during a burglary at his home.[MORE]
'Naked greed' costing renters
The Christmas Island Shire has expressed frustration with what it calls the "naked greed" shown by some landlords on the island.[MORE]
Govt hints at boating facilities boost
The Minister for Transport, Simon O'Brien, says the Western Australian Government has "finally realised" the need for enhanced boating facilities in the Kimberley and is working hard to come up with a solution.[MORE]
Roadside death triggers search for vehicles
Broome police have released descriptions of two vehicles they are trying to find as part of the investigation into the death of 21-year-old Josh Warneke.[MORE]
Mine group says raising gold royalties 'opportunistic'
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has welcomed the Western Australian Mines Minister's position on gold royalties. [MORE]
Vulnerability to cane toads tested
Monitoring devices are being implanted in snakes in the Kimberley to help measure the impact cane toads are having on native species.[MORE]
Naturally occurring protein could fight cancer
Researchers say a protein which occurs naturally in the body could be used to fight cancer.[MORE]
Three arrests over violent home invasion
Police investigating a violent home invasion in the Perth suburb of Tuart Hill have arrested a third person.[MORE]
Plagued by racist and violent acts: Governor General
The Governor General Quentin Bryce says that despite major advances towards a more tolerant society, Australia is still plagued by racist and violent acts. [MORE]
Big tick for health
A new study shows West Australians are among the healthiest people in the world.[MORE]
Police admit mistake over escapee
Senior police in Perth have admitted they made a mistake by not handcuffing a 22-year-old man before he fled from a hospital sparking a massive manhunt.[MORE]
New primary schools planned
Four new primary schools will be built in Western Australia by 2012.[MORE]
