People
Modernise or we are doomed: McGowan
Labor must expand or die, according to West Australian leader Mark McGowan, who has revealed plans for local party branches to hold meetings online.
Labor hikes Permier's 'broken promises' to 40 in online jibe
Robyn Preston A website showcasing Premier Barnett's "40 broken promises" has been launched by the WA Labor party, as part of their a plan to win support from a "new" middle class of West Australians.
Moore River burst banks, sucks man out to sea
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Robyn Preston A man has been rescued in a marine search operation, after he was dragged out to sea when the bank burst along the Moore River in Guilderton.
Four people dog-nabbed in busy weekend for canine officers
Aleisha Orr The police dog squad was kept busy overnight with canine helpers giving officers a hand to catch a number of crims around Perth.
Almost 9000 WA people caught drink driving
Almost 9000 West Australians have been disqualified from driving immediately after returning a blood-alcohol reading at or above 0.08 in the past year.
Alleged people smuggler back in WA court
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An alleged people smuggler arrested as part of a nationwide crackdown by federal police is demanding to see the records of interviews with every person he is accused of illegally transporting to...
Alleged people smuggler in court in Perth
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One of five alleged kingpin people smugglers arrested in dawn raids and accused of organising 132 illegal boat arrivals in Australia has appeared in court in Perth.
An apology to the people of Mundaring
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Darren Brown The people of Mundaring have a large hole in a natural jewel - all because I wasn't brave enough or stupid enough to stand up for what I now know was right.
35 people charged over juvenile jail riot
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Thirty youths and five adults have so far been charged over a violent riot at Western Australia's only juvenile detention centre.
Simply put, it kills people
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Larry Graham WAtoday contributor Larry Graham, touched by Derryn Carmody's loss of both her parents and two of her brothers to mesothelioma, is taking part in a walk from Dunsborough to Parliament House in an...
People smugglers appeal against bias fails
Two convicted people smugglers who claimed the jury in their trial was biased will remain in prison after failing in an appeal.
WA offers Noongar people $1.3b title deal
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The West Australian government has made an historic $1.3 billion offer to settle the Noongar people's native title claim over Perth and the state's south-west.
Record 50,000 people at Perth dawn service
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Robyn Preston An estimated 50,000 people made the early trip to Kings Park for Anzac Day and thousands have lined the streets of Perth to honour Australia's service men and women.
Police hunt for people near Mandurah murder
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Robyn Preston Detectives investigating the death of Mandurah man Tauri Litchfield on Sunday night are urging members of the public to come forward with information.
Perth people trafficking ring busted
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Aleisha Orr Two young Estonian men were lured to Perth by the promise of work but when they arrived they were threatened, had their passports taken and were told they would have to work to pay off a debt.
Burns treatment for cat and people after explosion
Aleisha Orr Two people and a cat have been left with burns after what is suspected to be an illegal drug laboratory in a stable exploded in the early hours of Friday morning south east of Perth.
Sculpture by the Sea announces people's choice
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Robyn Preston Cottesloe's Sculpture by the Sea exhibition came to a close on Sunday, but not before handing the People's Choice prize to a NSW based artist group, for their wind-driven installation art which had...
Young people urged to vote in WA election
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The WA Electoral Commission is using social media such as Facebook and Twitter to encourage young people to enrol to vote in the state's upcoming election.
'People started jumping out': Midland line loses power
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Aleisha Orr Interruption to trains on the Midland line on Monday morning lasted longer than they needed to because passengers forced open doors and get out of the train, according to the Public Transport...
Barnett 'disrespecting' disabled people: Opposition
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Robyn Preston The Barnett Government is "disrespecting" disabled people in WA by reducing information about funding for vital services, according to the state opposition.