Tag: Perth 6000
Gas processing hub site alarms environmentalists
Environmental groups have attacked the West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, over his preferred site for an gas processing hub in the Kimberley.[MORE]
No final quarter wobbles as Cats maul Hawks
The Perth Wildcats put their final-quarter wobbles behind them with a comprehensive 89-77 NBL triumph over Wollongong Hawks at Challenge Stadium tonight.[MORE]
Premier renews promise to provide free public transport for seniors
The Premier Colin Barnett says he hopes to fulfil an election promise of free public transport for seniors by Christmas.[MORE]
Teenager charged over assault on taxi driver
Police in Perth have charged a 19-year-old man over an assault on a taxi driver.[MORE]
Ripper pushes for more economic stimulus
The State Opposition says the Government must make a $100 payment to pensioners before Christmas and avoid delaying capital works projects if it wants to help stimulate the economy.[MORE]
Policeman charged with firearms offence
Police from the Internal Affairs unit in Perth have charged a 39-year-old officer with a firearms offence.[MORE]
Wildcats snap up Kendall
The Perth Wildcats have signed former Australian and Sydney Kings point guard Luke Kendall for the remainder of the National Basketball League (NBL) season.[MORE]
Airbuses to stay in the air despite Qantas plunge
Computer fault blamed for plunge which injured more than 70 Qantas passengers off Western Australia last week.[MORE]
FESA warning of an early start to fire season
The Fire and Emergency Authority has warned Perth could be in for a worse than average bushfire season.[MORE]
Computer error behind Qantas midair drama
Authorities have blamed a faulty onboard computer system for last week's mid-flight incident on a Qantas flight to Perth.[MORE]
Premier flags delays in construction projects
The Premier, Colin Barnett says no decision has been made about Perth's proposed sports stadium.[MORE]
Inquest told girl died after inhaling gas
A coronial inquest has begun into the death of a 16-year-old girl who died after inhaling butane gas.[MORE]
World's biggest passenger aircraft leaves Perth
The biggest passenger aircraft in the world has completed its first flight into Perth.[MORE]
Police investigate fatal freeway crash
The northbound lanes of Kwinana Freeway from Leach Highway remain closed while police investigate after a fatal crash.[MORE]
McGinty questions Rochford inquest recommendations
The Shadow Attorney General Jim McGinty says he is concerned by suggestions police should be given more powers to suppress information.[MORE]
Housing market continues to slow
The Real Estate institute of Western Australia (REIWA) says Perth's housing market is continuing to slow with the median house price dropping by four per cent in the September quarter.[MORE]
WA drug accused granted bail
A second man has been granted bail while he awaits trial on charges of bringing drugs into Western Australia with an estimated street value of $77 million.[MORE]
WA drug accused granted bail
A second man has been granted bail while he awaits trial on charges of bringing drugs into WA with an estimated street value of $77 million.[MORE]
Financial crisis no reason to delay emissions trading: Garnaut
The Federal Government's climate change adviser Ross Garnaut says the global financial crisis is not a good reason for the Government to delay its proposed emissions trading scheme.[MORE]
Global financial crisis prompts Woodside rethink
Western Australia's biggest company Woodside says it is in a hiring freeze until global economic conditions stabilise.[MORE]
Royalties for Regions funding model established
State Cabinet has agreed to a funding structure that will underpin the Royalties for Regions Program.[MORE]
Warriors power to victory in Perth
Luke Pomersbach and Shaun Marsh combined for a whirlwind 112-run partnership to lift Western Australia to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA ground.[MORE]
Indonesian boat captain appears in Perth court
The captain of a boat caught illegally in Australian waters last month has appeared in the Perth Magistrate's Court charged with people smuggling.[MORE]
Warriors cruising in Perth
Western Australia needs 41 runs to beat New South Wales on the final day of their Sheffield Shield game in Perth.[MORE]
State Government to consider Coroner's recommendations on Rochford death
The State Government will consider a recommendation to give police more scope to seek the suppression of information which may compromise investigations into serious offences.[MORE]
