Tag: WA
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 at "The Jungle".[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]
Pair 'mugged disabled man'
Two men charged with mugging a disabled Geraldton man have appeared in court.[MORE]
33yo 'assaulted man after breaking in'
Geraldton detectives have charged a Beresford man over the violent assault of a 23-year-old man.[MORE]
Nod for more gas hub talks
Aboriginal people from across the Kimberley have formally endorsed traditional owners continuing negotiations over the proposed Kimberley gas hub in Western Australia.[MORE]
Bulls poised for stunning win
Sheffield Shield finalist Queensland has put itself in position for another stunning Gabba comeback victory after ripping through the Western Australia top-order on Friday.[MORE]
Man charged with attempted murder
A 43 year old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a 53 year old man in Northam overnight.[MORE]
Dragun inquest hears drug side effects under reported
An inquest into the death of a newsreader on anti-depressants has heard there is an 'under-reporting' of the side effects of prescription drugs in Australia.[MORE]
Day to day random searches not planned
The Police Minister Rob Johnson has dismissed criticism by a senior federal Liberal MP of the state's proposed stop and search powers.[MORE]
Navy intercepts another asylum boat
The 23rd asylum-seekers' boat to arrive in Australian waters this year has been intercepted by the Australian Navy.[MORE]
Power supply copes with unseasonal heat
Western Power is confident it will be able to meet peak power demands with temperatures set to reach 39 degrees today. [MORE]
Sea Shepherd activist facing arrest in Japan
New Zealand anti-whaling activist likely to be arrested when he arrives in Tokyo on board a Japanese whaling ship today.[MORE]
'Fat cat' salary upsets staff
Members of the South West Aboriginal Medical Service say their chief executive is sitting on a 'fat cat' salary while the service looks to cut costs by sacking staff. [MORE]
Gorgon contracts head overseas
Australian engineers say they are missing out on the booming LNG industry because design contracts are going overseas[MORE]
Random body searches go too far: Hockey
A senior Federal Liberal MP has criticised a push by state and territory governments to increase police powers, saying it threatens individual liberty.[MORE]
