Tag: Perth 6000
Italy beats France at Hopman Cup
Italy defeated France 2 rubbers 1 in their Hopman Cup tie in Perth on Tuesday.[MORE]
Dokic gets the nod for Fed Cup squad
One-time defector Jelena Dokic has been named in Australia's Fed Cup squad, which has been labelled one of the strongest teams in recent years.[MORE]
Big increase in organ donations
There has been an almost 50% increase in the number of West Australians who have donated their organs in the past year.[MORE]
Big drug find in Perth
Police are appealing for information about a one kilogram parcel of drugs found in a southern Perth suburban park.[MORE]
Force players 'not distracted' by probe
Western Force back Drew Mitchell says an inquiry into the club will not distract the players from focusing on next month's Super 14 season. [MORE]
Harvey relishing Cousins's Perth return
Fremantle coach Mark Harvey says a potential return to Perth for Ben Cousins in the preseason cup would be great for the AFL.[MORE]
Thousands of WA motorists caught in Christmas speeding blitz
Several thousand people were caught speeding on WA roads during the Christmas road safety campaign[MORE]
Slovaks upset Americans in Hopman Cup
The Slovak Republic has had an upset victory over the United States in their Hopman Cup tie in Perth.[MORE]
Concerns baby boom could result in SIDS increase
A predicted baby boom for Western Australia in this year has created concerns about a possible increase in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. [MORE]
FESA plea for 000 call restraint
The Fire and Emergency Services Authority says it is struggling to answer emergency calls due to an increase in callers seeking general information. [MORE]
Hewitt downs Kiefer on return, but Australia loses tie
Lleyton Hewitt has celebrated his return from injury with a win over Germany's Nicolas Kiefer at the Hopman Cup in Perth, but he could not help Australia win the opening tie against the Germans.[MORE]
Former prison nurse jailed
A former prison nurse has been jailed for giving false evidence to the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC).[MORE]
Chairman won't guarantee Mitchell's job
Rugby Western Australia chairman Geoff Stooke has refused to guarantee that Western Force coach John Mitchell will see out the upcoming Super 14 season.[MORE]
Warriors drop Pomersbach
Western Australia has dropped former Twenty20 international player Luke Pomersbach from the team to play Victoria in its Twenty20 fixture in Melbourne on Thursday.[MORE]
Hewitt, Dellacqua eye perfect preparation
Lleyton Hewitt and Casey Dellacqua will play their first matches today after long injury lay-offs when they represent Australia in the Hopman Cup in Perth.[MORE]
Mandatory sentences not warranted for paramedic assaults: Porter
The State Government says there is no evidence to warrant handing out mandatory sentences to people that assault paramedics. [MORE]
Warriors pull off exciting Twenty20 win
Western Australia smashed 17 off the final over to clinch a dramatic victory over Tasmania in its Twenty20 clash at the WACA ground on Sunday night.[MORE]
Bruised Safin leads Russia to victory
Dinara Safina and embattled elder brother Marat Safin gave Russia a 2-1 triumph over Italy in its Hopman Cup tie on Sunday afternoon.[MORE]
Giteau to decide future at season's end
Australian fly half Matt Giteau said he will see out his contract with Super 14 franchise Western Force and will wait until the end of the season to decide on his future.[MORE]
Beazley medal award winners announced
The Premier Colin Barnett has congratulated two year 12 students who've been awarded the state's highest secondary education honour, the Beazley Medal.[MORE]
Patient pelts ambulance officers with rocks
St John's Ambulance crews were threatened with rocks during a confrontation in Perth overnight.[MORE]
Wildcats, Spirit enjoy NBL success
The Perth Wildcats and Sydney Spirit both recorded upset wins in their respective National Basketball League (NBL) fixtures on Saturday evening.[MORE]
French win opening Hopman Cup tie
France recorded a clean sweep of its opening Hopman Cup tie with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in Perth.[MORE]
Opposition claims Perth needs flood gates for the Swan
Western Australia's Opposition Climate Change spokeswoman Alannah MacTiernan wants the State Government to consider installing flood gates along the Swan River. [MORE]
Funding secures more aerial shark patrols
The State Government has teamed up with Perth's daily newspaper to fund daily aerial shark patrols this summer.[MORE]
