Tag: WA
Stranded diver rescued after night on remote island
A 46-year-old man says he thought he might die after being stranded on a granite island off Western Australia's southern coast.[MORE]
Cats power past Freo
Geelong has overcome a sluggish start to thump Fremantle by 31 points in their AFL practice match at Fremantle Oval.[MORE]
Hill hoping to make instant impression
New Zealand journeyman David Hill believes he can hit the ground running at Lang Park on Sunday to end the Western Force's Super 14 woes.[MORE]
10 metre flames threatening Albany homes
A bushfire is threatening homes in the West Australian city of Albany, as 60 firefighters battle 10 metre high flames.[MORE]
Forensics database set up in Perth
Researchers in Perth are building a database of skeletons to help identify bodies more quickly and accurately.[MORE]
Toxic smoke fears at tip fire
Rubbish is continuing to smoulder after a fire started yesterday at the Armadale rubbish tip.[MORE]
Power cuts more than double
The number of lengthy power cuts, and street light faults jumped in WA in the last financial year.[MORE]
Work planned to remedy Bellevue contamination
The WA government has moved to filter contaminated water flowing from the contaminated Bellevue site.[MORE]
Pay offer pathetic: union
The union representing health support workers has attacked a State Government pay offer.[MORE]
Cats eager to re-sign finals hero Lisch
Perth's hierarchy will move quickly to re-sign Kevin Lisch after the US import starred in the Wildcats' 96-72 title-winning NBL triumph over Wollongong Hawks on Friday night.[MORE]
Snowdon moots cross-border hospital network
The Federal Indigenous Health Minister says a central Australian hospital network crossing the borders of South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia could be possible under the Rudd Government's national health reforms.[MORE]
Aussie beach to be listed as top surf spot
An iconic Australian beach will be unveiled later this year as one of the world's first "surfing reserves".[MORE]
Lisch leads Wildcats to fifth title
Perth became the most successful franchise in NBL history on Friday night as Kevin Lisch shot the Wildcats to a 96-72 game three victory over Wollongong.[MORE]
Mitchell waves red rag at Queensland
Western Force coach John Mitchell says he is looking forward to continuing his team's rivalry with the Queensland Reds when the sides clash at Lang Park on Sunday. [MORE]
Convicted criminals lose asset battle
A convicted murderer and child sex offender have lost their legal fight to stop WA'S Director of Public Prosecutions seizing some of their assets.[MORE]
Ronchi ruins Bulls' fairytale comeback
Queensland fought to the end but Western Australia prevailed, crushing the Bulls' waning hopes of hosting the Sheffield Shield final at the Gabba on Friday.[MORE]
Ridicule flies at question time but the pressure mounts
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Ridicule flies at question time but the pressure mounts[MORE]
EPA approves Mid West power plant
Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority has recommended conditional approval of a coal-fired power station in the Mid West.[MORE]
Massive hole accounted for
The Treasurer Troy Buswell says a $210 million hole in the Government's request for a budget top up is to be allocated to the Health Department. [MORE]
Geraldton mayor backs Skywest hub
The City of Geraldton-Greenough is supporting Skywest permanently basing more aircraft in Geraldton.[MORE]
Negotiations for LNG hub formally endorsed
Aboriginal people from across the Kimberley have formally endorsed traditional owners continuing negotiations over the proposed Kimberley gas hub.[MORE]
Japan arrests anti-whaling activist
Japanese police have arrested New Zealand anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune on his arrival in Tokyo.[MORE]
$100k truck stolen from Cataby
A truck worth $100,000 has been stolen from a transport company in the Mid West.[MORE]
Increased tourism numbers expected
The State Government is confident that its new tourism campaign 'Experience Extraordinary' will be more successful than previous attempts to increase tourism numbers to West Australia. [MORE]
