Tag: Perth 6000
Man faces extradition to WA over Victoria Park murder
A man in Melbourne is being questioned over the violent murder of a 29-year-old Afghan man in Perth.[MORE]
CCC powers limited: Roberts-Smith
The head of the WA Corruption and Crime Commission says he's frustrated by his lack of powers to investigate organised crime.[MORE]
Police hunting Perth arsonist
Police are hunting an arsonist who lit two fires near the Mitchell Freeway.[MORE]
Teens sentenced to detention for assaults
Three boys have been sentenced to detention after being convicted of assaults on women in Perth.[MORE]
CCC criticism unfounded: Roberts-Smith
The head of the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) has hit back at criticism that the body has not focused on organised crime.[MORE]
Wesfarmers post 46 per cent profit jump
Wesfarmers has become the latest large Australian company to slash its interim dividend payment to shareholders.[MORE]
Bennett tries to keep lid on Dragons excitement
New coach Wayne Bennett has done his best to cap the excitement that followed St George Illawarra's stunning first game under him - a 48-point flogging of Sydney Roosters in Perth.[MORE]
Bennett's tenure off to flying start
Wayne Bennett's tenure at St George Illawarra opened in stunning fashion as the Dragons crushed Sydney Roosters in their first match under the veteran coach.[MORE]
Wildcats down Tigers to claim fourth
Perth secured fourth spot and a quarter-final date with the Townsville Crocodiles after a 100-86 win over Melbourne in the final game of the regular season on Saturday night.[MORE]
Force receives timely boost
The Western Force has received a rare dose of good news, with up to four players set to return from injury for next Friday's clash with the Cheetahs at Subiaco Oval.[MORE]
Dragons positions up for grabs: Bennett
St George Illawarra coach Wayne Bennett admits he is yet to grasp a full understanding of his newly-acquired squad and says positions are up for grabs during the club's three preseason games.[MORE]
Government blamed for efficiency cut confusion
The State Opposition says a lack of leadership by the Premier and Treasurer is to blame for the confusion over the government's 3% efficiency drive.[MORE]
Blues overpower Force in Perth
The Auckland Blues scored three tries in a devastating 12-minute blitz to defeat the Western Force 25-19 in the opening round of the Super 14 on Friday evening.[MORE]
Capitals, Spirit record WNBL wins
League leader Canberra compounded Perth's horror season in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) with a 118-80 win on Friday evening.[MORE]
Decision next week in 40-year-old murder case
The Perth Children's Court President will decide next week whether to grant a woman accused of killing her baby 40 years ago a permanent stay on the charge.[MORE]
Health Minister reverses budget move
The Health Minister Kim Hames says he will be instructing his Department to overturn any budget cuts that affect frontline services.[MORE]
$25,000 fine for animal cruelty
A 60-year-old Esperance farmer has been fined $25,000 and banned from owning sheep and cattle for ten years.[MORE]
New restrictions to safeguard rock lobster industry
The Minister for Fisheries, Norman Moore, has announced a further round of fishing restrictions for the rock lobster industry.[MORE]
Police have emergency powers during natural disasters: Commissioner
The West Australian Police Commissioner, Karl O'Callaghan, says he has the power to order emergency officers to forcibly remove people from their homes if they are deemed to be at threat during fires and cyclones.[MORE]
Cost cutting measure will compromise health care: AMA
Doctors say patient care will be compromised if the West Australian Government introduces cost cutting measures outlined in a Health Department report.[MORE]
Rio-Chinalco deal will save 2,000 jobs
The mining company Rio Tinto has been accused of acting out of desperation in striking a $30 billion deal with the Chinese company Chinalco.[MORE]
Builders welcome court ruling
The Master Builders Association says a Western Australian Court of Appeal decision against the union official Joe McDonald has provided a welcome clarification of trespass laws.[MORE]
Overtime, maintenance targeted for health cuts
The Health Department is considering cutting staff overtime by 25%, and reducing spending on maintenance and repairs, to meet the government's proposed three per cent efficiency cuts.[MORE]
Glory's Dadi gets Australian residency
Perth Glory's Ivory Coast striker Eugene Dadi has been granted permanent residency by the Australian Government, the A-League club said on Thursday.[MORE]
No decision on WA retail trading hours
The Premier, Colin Barnett, says a decision on extending retail trading hours in Western Australia is still a couple of months away.[MORE]
