Tag: WA
Robb considers move against Bishop
Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb is considering a challenge to deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop.[MORE]
Law Society supports on-the-spot fines
The Law Society has backed the Barnett Government's plan to introduce on-the-spot fines for minor offences. [MORE]
Property tycoon appeals against assault conviction
A Supreme Court judge has reserved his decision on an appeal by property tycoon Warren Anderson against his conviction for assaulting his wife.[MORE]
Haase disappointed with election result
The Liberal member-elect for the seat of Durack, Barry Haase, has reacted angrily to Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor's decision to back the Labor Government yesterday. [MORE]
Cape Lambert chasing Chinese company for millions
Iron Ore miner Cape Lambert Resources Limited is taking legal action against a Chinese mining company to recover $80 million. [MORE]
Argument over environmental bond
The WA Government looks set for a stoush with the mining magnate Clive Palmer over whether his company should pay an environmental bond on a minesite in the Pilbara.[MORE]
Gas hub project train wreck in waiting: KLC
The Kimberley Land Council claims the Government is potentially acquiring much more land for the gas hub than previously declared but the Premier denies that is true.[MORE]
Karnet overcrowded but operating well
A report by the Inspector of Custodial Services has found the Karnet prison farm is performing strongly despite being overcrowded.[MORE]
WAFF says election result good for farmers
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says yesterday's federal election result was always going to be good for farmers, no matter which major party gained power.[MORE]
Election good for Goldfields: development group
The Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission says the spotlight cast on regional issues during the federal election is good news for the area.[MORE]
Prostitute was fearful of client, court hears
A Geraldton sex worker who claims she was sexually assaulted by a client has told the District Court she felt compelled to continue having sex with the man, because she feared for her safety.[MORE]
Search continues for clues to disappearance
Police investigating the disappearance of a Parmelia woman are continuing to search her family property for clues.[MORE]
Barnett regrets adviser's 'talk-fest' comments
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett says he regrets that one of his advisers labelled the Kimberley Land Council's (KLC) annual general meeting a "non-specific talk-fest".[MORE]
Traditional owners to distribute wild dog baits
The Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) is engaging traditional owners near Wiluna in the fight against wild dogs.[MORE]
Mattresses catch fire in police station
Firefighters were called to the Geraldton Police Complex yesterday after reports of a fire in the station's lock up.[MORE]
Australian Red Shirt arrives back in Sydney
An Australian man who was jailed in Thailand over anti-government protests has returned to Sydney.[MORE]
Police to issue on-the-spot fines for disorderly conduct
People convicted of minor offences including disorderly conduct will face on-the-spot fines under new legislation to be introduced into parliament today.[MORE]
Rodeo rider to continue on the circuit
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76 year-old rodeo rider Jack Bennett was the star at Pannawonica[MORE]
$44b resource exports 'second highest on record'
Earnings from Australia's mineral and energy exports have hit their second highest level ever.[MORE]
Anger management for country football
The Gascoyne Football Association is rolling out anger management counselling for all its clubs after a player was suspended for ten years for striking a female umpire.[MORE]
Unmarried mothers to receive apology
Unmarried women who had their babies taken from them are to receive an apology from the West Australian Government.[MORE]
Health deal an issue but rural sector pleased
The federal health deal is re-emerging as a sticking point between WA and the Commonwealth with the Premier Colin Barnett saying the state will not hand over its GST.[MORE]
Perth Oval redevelopment to go ahead
Rubgy WA says the announcement about a long term government lease of Perth Oval is terrific news for the sport.[MORE]
Mining tax looms as ongoing issue for WA
The WA mining industry has joined small business in reiterating concerns about the effect of the federal Government's proposed mining tax.[MORE]
Mining tax still a major challenge: Xstrata
Xstrata is not ruling out more changes to the mining profits tax.[MORE]
