Marmion
Marmion strikes down coal mine in Margaret River
Rania Spooner Environment Minister Bill Marmion has rejected Vasse Coal Management Pty Ltd’s proposal to develop a coal mine north-east of Margaret River, citing serious risks to environmental values as the main...
Marmion backs EPA decision on proposed mid-west coal mine
The Greens and conservationists have hailed a decision to reject a coal mine in Western Australia's mid-west on grounds it could endanger wildlife and contaminate ground water.
Fire blame game as Opposition calls for Bill Marmion's head
AAP The State Opposition has called on West Australian Premier Colin Barnett to sack Environment Minister Bill Marmion over the bungled prescribed burning that led to the Margaret River bushfire.
Marmion Avenue reopened after serious crash
Katherine Fenech A serious crash in Karrinyup early this morning has left a man in hospital with severe internal injuries and closed Marmion Avenue.
Nine mine workers trapped in WA mine
Nine mine workers are trapped in an underground nickel mine after an earthquake in central Western Australia.
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.
Register stolen in Subway hold-up
Robyn Preston Police are investigating a hold up at a Clarkson sandwich shop hold-up after staff were threatened with a knife on Saturday night.
Teacher strike to close 54 WA schools
Aleisha Orr The unions organising Thursday's strike across West Australian schools is not prepared to back down unless the West Australian government gives in to their demands.
Government to confiscate widow's home after son dies of cancer
Michael Hopkin The WA government has been branded 'heartless' after demanding that a Perth grandmother move out of social housing following the death of her 31-year-old son.
Colin Barnett shrugs off unlawful Browse gas hub finding
Defiant WA Premier Colin Barnett has tried to shrug off the embarrassing legal defeat which places even more doubt around a proposed gas hub in the Kimberley.
Browse gas project appeal successful
Tim Clarke Yet another blow has been dealt to the West Australian government's plans to develop a gas project at James Price Point in the Kimberley.
Another step further from shore for Browse project
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett's push to keep the Browse gas project onshore has suffered another blow, with lead proponent Woodside recommending a floating offshore project to its joint...
WAtoday nine to five - Friday September 13
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Drugs, guns uncovered in raid
Marmion man to front court after police allegedly find methamphetamine and bolt-action rifle in his home.
Mayor urges change to progress Ocean Reef Marina
Aleisha Orr Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard is calling on the state government to help progress plans for the Ocean Reef Marina project.
Hundreds of public housing complaints a week
Aleisha Orr More than 26,000 complaints against tenants in the state's 40,000 public housing properties were received in the past two years.
Perth residents forced to live in inadequate state housing
Robyn Preston Unacceptable waiting times for fixing "priority" problems in state government housing, are putting residents' health at risk in their own homes, according to state opposition labor leader.
WA to get 1000 cheap rental properties
Robyn Preston The WA state government has committed $48 million to help build 1000 new rental homes below the market value.
WAtoday nine to five: Monday April 29
nine to five is a constantly updated blog to keep you aware of the news that matters to the people of WA throughout the working day.
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