Tag: WA
Man's leg cut off in machinery accident
A man is in a stable condition in Royal Darwin Hospital after losing his leg in a machinery accident in Kununurra, Western Australia. [MORE]
Freo stand by tough Hasleby call
Fremantle has defended its decision to drop retiring veteran Paul Hasleby for Saturday's elimination final against the Hawks at Subiaco Oval.[MORE]
Environmentalists say too much heavy industry in area as approval given to plant
A South West environment group says it is disappointed the Federal Government's has given environmental approval for a urea plant to be based in Collie.[MORE]
Academic sacked over pressuring students for sex
Murdoch University has sacked an academic accused of trying to pressure female students into sex for higher marks while working at Curtin University. [MORE]
Son charged with murder of missing mother
A 25-year-old Mount Hawthorn man has been charged with murdering his 56-year-old mother.[MORE]
Killer mother of twins mentally ill for years
A mentally ill Perth woman who drowned her twin babies has been given a three-year jail term.[MORE]
Dam levels not primary indicator of supply
The head of the Water Corporation says dam levels no longer reflect how much water is really available to Perth users.[MORE]
Legionnaires' risk for travellers to Bali
The WA Health Department is warning travellers returning from Bali to look out for symptoms of Legionnaires' disease. [MORE]
Brawl forces police to call for back up
Police in Meekatharra have charged seven people in relation to a brawl in which officers were threatened with weapons, including a home-made sword.[MORE]
World's biggest gasification plant a step closer
The Federal Government has granted environmental approval for what will be the world's biggest coal gasification and storage facility, in Western Australia's South West.[MORE]
Kalgoorlie seat boundary change 'right thing to do'
Outgoing member for Kalgoorlie Barry Haase says he is most proud of his work towards changing the seat's boundaries.[MORE]
Departments reach deal on local mining plans
The Western Australian Government says it has taken a balanced approach in its environmental arrangements for a resource-rich area north of Southern Cross.[MORE]
Woman appeals against officer assault conviction
A 22-year-old woman found guilty of assaulting a Geraldton police officer is appealing against her conviction.[MORE]
Court jails methamphetamine dealer
A 50-year-old convicted Geraldton drug dealer has been jailed for two years and ten months.[MORE]
Navy intercepts asylum boat
An asylum seeker boat has been intercepted in waters north of Christmas Island this morning.[MORE]
Remains of sick whale tested
Samples from a whale that was put down in Albany yesterday are being sent to a laboratory for tests.[MORE]
Windfall with high commodity prices
The Western Australian government is set to reap a windfall from continuing high commodity prices.[MORE]
Carpark brawl leaves one in hospital
A brawl involving up to ten people in a carpark near Busselton has left one person in hospital.[MORE]
Higher appeal over transgender decision
Two transgender people who lost the right to be considered male will appeal against the decision in the High Court.[MORE]
Compulsory acquisition divides Broome
The Government's decision to compulsorily acquire land near Broome has polarised the town with Aboriginal and green groups calling it outrageous while the business community says it will be a boost.[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]
