Gillard's tax to hit WA hardest
WA will contribute more to the revenue raised under the Government's new mining tax regime than they would have under Kevin Rudd's dumped tax, says a Liberal senator.
Batten down again, wild weather on way
RESIDENTS are being warned to batten down again - with a potentially dangerous weather system packing winds of up to 100km/h expected to hit parts of the state this afternoon and tonight.
Teachers in sex assaults
EXCLUSIVE: MORE than one WA teacher a week is investigated for sexual assault or grooming students for sex.
Western Australia
Top surgeon writes off private hospital
A PERTH surgeon claims a top private WA hospital is exposing patients to increased risks by putting bottom lines above patient care.
'Psycho' risk to taxi public
WA taxi drivers will no longer have to pass psychological tests, sparking concerns over public safety.
Attorney-General's offer an 'insult'
THE father of a teenage boy who died in a one-punch attack has branded an ex gratia payment offer to him as "insulting".
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WA wants spot on Masterchef menu
MASTERCHEF contestants will go head-to-head in the South-West if a bid by tourism authorities to lure the ratings juggernaut to WA is successful.
Fans see 'red' over our Emmi
REBECCA Twigley is still the queen when it comes to the AFL's wives and girlfriends - but there's a new princess in town.
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Europe's final countdown
THE World Cup winners club will enrol a new member whatever the outcome of the final between European heavyweights Netherlands and Spain.
This is it - the World Cup 2010 final. Fire up and join the commentary on Val Migliaccio's live blog.
National
Teacher a week investigated for assault
FIGURES show an alarming spike in sexual misconduct complaints lodged against staff.
Business
Xstrata damaged Aboriginal artefacts
XSTRATA Mount Isa Mines has been fined $80,000 after pleading guilty in a Brisbane Magistrates Court for damaging an Aboriginal cultural heritage site.
Government unveils childcare rebate
THE Federal Government will give families the option to receive childcare rebate payments from next year to help ease the cost-of-living pressures.
Mining tax will not be expanded: Gillard
PRIME Minister Julia Gillard has guaranteed the government will not expand the new mining tax regime to include other minerals if it is re-elected.
Sport
Bench bungle proves costly for Freo
FREMANTLE let slip a gilded opportunity to shore up a top-four spot with a 19-point loss to rising Richmond at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.
Yellow jersey in sight for Evans
NEW Tour de France leader Sylvain Cavanel expects to surrender the yellow jersey to Australia's Cadel Evans sooner rather than later.
Red Bull plays down Webber concerns
RED Bull moved swiftly to quell the threat of a new civil war in their team after Mark Webber mocked a decision to favour teammate Sebastian Vettel.
Eagles fail to hold on as Crows surge
WEST Coast remains rooted to the bottom of the table after a gallant, but ultimately deflating, 22-point loss to Adelaide at Subiaco Oval on Saturday.
Entertainment
Mel Gibson - what nobody wants
ANTI-Semitic, misogynist and a magnet for bad publicity. Gibson is spiralling towards oblivion.
Leggy model gives bullies the boot
LATASHA Crosbie is the Rockingham pin-up girl with the best pins in WA.
World
Anglicans reject women bishop plan
THE Church of England was in turmoil after plans by its top leaders designed to avoid a split over allowing women bishops were voted down.
Fidel Castro makes rare public outing
CUBA'S former president Fidel Castro was seen this week at a scientific facility in his first known public appearance since December.
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Pat Benatar, Bangles concert
FOUR-time Grammy Award winning rocker PAT BENATAR is confirmed to tour Australia in October with ‘80s all-female band THE BANGLES.
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Paul the oracle octopus gets it right again
PAUL the psychic octopus has again proven himself a prophet - successfully predicting Germany's shock loss to Spain in the World Cup semi-finals in Durban overnight.
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