WA News

I was denied right to reply: Marlborough
Disgraced former small business minister Norm Marlborough plans to complain to Parliamentary Inspector Malcolm McCusker that the Corruption and Crime Commission did not give him a chance to respond to allegations in its Smiths Beach report.    The CCC found evidence that ... More >>

Perth house prices on way up again
Perth’s median house price has increased 2.4 per cent, to $460,000, in the past three months, reversing a dip in the previous quarter in which prices fell 3.2 per cent, according to new industry figures.    Preliminary figures, to be released by the Real Estate Institute of WA ... More >>

Late-night lockout plan to curb alcohol trouble
Police have called for a late-night lockout trial in Northbridge entertainment venues in a bid to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence.    The plan calls for late-trading licensed premises to stop patrons entering or re-entering a venue after 3am.    If successful, it may be ... More >>

More train disruptions today
The Public Transport Authority has defended its decision to not publicise information about today’s disruptions to all train services until yesterday afternoon.    PTA spokesman David Hynes confirmed that the authority had known for “quite some time” that lines would close for ... More >>