Tag: WA
Compulsory land acquisition divides Broome
The Government's decision to compulsorily acquire the land near Broome for a $30 billion gas precinct has polarised the town. [MORE]
Student hotline set up after sex pest leaves
Students at Curtin University say they are satisfied with the institution's handling of misconduct complaints against a former academic.[MORE]
Dockers boosted by mass signings
Fremantle have received a massive morale boost ahead of Saturday's elimination final against Hawthorn, with eight players, including gun midfielder Stephen Hill, agreeing to new AFL deals.[MORE]
Immigration 'trying to deceive Australia' over Curtin move
An asylum seeker advocate has ridiculed Immigration's explanation over why it moved Afghans who broke out of the Darwin detention centre.[MORE]
Fortescue boss backs taxation summit
Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Andrew Forrest has met with key independent MP Rob Oakeshott this afternoon and says they have agreed on a plan to hold a "taxation summit".[MORE]
Dogs name Johnson, Griffen for finals
The Western Bulldogs have named skipper Brad Johnson and midfielder Ryan Griffen despite injury doubts for Saturday night's AFL final against Collingwood at the MCG.[MORE]
Explosive end for sick whale
Animal experts have used explosives to euthanase an ill humpback whale that washed up onto a sandbar off WA's south-west coast.[MORE]
Remains recovered from PNG crash debris
The remains of the four people killed in Tuesday's plane crash in PNG have been recovered from the crash site.[MORE]
Mitchell quits Force for Lions
John Mitchell will take the reins of South Africa-based Super 15 franchise Golden Lions after being granted an early release from the Western Force.[MORE]
Rio moving ahead with expansion plans
Rio Tinto iron ore boss Sam Walsh has officially opened the company's Brockman 4 site in the Pilbara.[MORE]
Chaplain faces more charges over child pornography
The Perth Magistrates Court has been told two new charges have been laid against a former chaplain at a private girls' school who is accused of possessing child pornography.[MORE]
Water not withheld from Darwin detainees: police
Police have denied withholding food and water as part of negotiation tactics to stop Afghan asylum seekers protesting in Darwin.[MORE]
Sandilands fit and firing for finals
Fremantle's All-Australian ruckman Aaron Sandilands says his foot has fully recovered ahead of Saturday's elimination final against Hawthorn.[MORE]
Darwin detention protesters moved to WA
The Immigration Department has confirmed that a group of Afghan asylum seekers who broke out of the Darwin immigration detention centre yesterday will be taken to the Curtin detention centre in Western Australia.[MORE]
Court overturns duo's transgender legal recognition
Two transgender West Australians have lost the latest round in a fight to be legally considered men.[MORE]
Mitchell expected to part ways with Force
The Western Force is tipped to cut ties with long-time coach John Mitchell this afternoon.[MORE]
Uni lecturer pressures students for sex
The Corruption and Crime Commission has found a former Curtin University lecturer tried to pressure students into sexual favours in return for higher marks.[MORE]
Fisherman rescued from stranding in mangroves
Police have reached two men stranded in a boat near Karratha in the Pilbara and are bringing them to shore for medical checks.[MORE]
Questions over release of serial sex offender
The Law Society of WA has defended a decision to release a serial rapist from prison back into the Bunbury community.[MORE]
Police urge security in wake of thefts
Police in Newman south-east of Karratha are warning locals about a recent spike in crime in the town. [MORE]
WA considers alcohol ID scheme
The Western Australian Government is considering adopting a drinker identification scheme similar to that implemented in the Northern Territory.[MORE]
Man charged with perverting justice in sexual assault trial
A Mid West man has been charged with trying to influence witness evidence in his upcoming sexual assault trial.[MORE]
Gas hub land to be compulsorily acquired
The State Government has started the process to compulsorily acquire land in the Kimberley for the development of a $30 billion gas precinct.[MORE]
Stranded whale to be blown up in harbour
An explosive charge will be used to euthanase a 9.5-metre humpback whale stranded on Western Australia's south coast this afternoon.[MORE]
Trots bans alcohol advertising and signs
Alcohol advertising and promotion has been banned at Gloucester Park in East Perth.[MORE]
