Western Australia
Murder charge over taxi driver death
A MAN has been charged with murder over the death of taxi driver Lindsay Terrance Ferguson in Mandurah last year.
Friend attacked, tried to warn Angela
THE housemate of a woman fatally stabbed by her ex-partner at her Como hair salon was held captive by the murderer before escaping to try to save her.
Fifth road fatality in four days
UPDATE: A MAN has been killed in a Mundaring crash, adding to a terrible week on WA roads, as Road Safety minister released 2013 crash figures.
Litchfield trial: Death an ‘accident’
THE teenager accused of punching and kicking Tauri Litchfield before he fell cannot be found guilty of murder because his death was an “accident”, his lawyer suggests.
Man wins child sex assault appeal
A PERTH man found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl has had his conviction overturned because the charge did not exist when the alleged incident happened.
‘Complex’ hydro cannabis lab busted
POLICE have uncovered a complex hydroponic drug setup in the back of a shed in Perth’s southern suburbs.
Man admits Como salon murder
A PERTH woman whose mother was murdered at their Como hair salon has expressed relief her killer admitted the shocking crime.
Coffee with Colin: Ask your question
READERS have chosen the issues they most want to put to the Premier – PerthNow is with him right now. Check back later for the full transcript.
Historic native title bill celebrated
THE Noongar people have celebrated after moves to recognise them as the traditional owners of Perth and the South West.
Lawn mower sparked Kenwick bushfire
UPDATE: A BUSHFIRE that threatened homes in Kenwick today was accidentally sparked by a ride-on lawn mower.
Weed evolves herbicide resistance
THE worst weed hampering West Australian crops has evolved resistance to the most common herbicide, it has been revealed.
Teacher on student sex charges
A MALE teacher at a northern suburbs high school has been charged with a string of offences over an alleged sexual relationship with a female student.
Man denies murdering boy, 2
A 24-year-old man will stand trial on a charge of murdering a two-year-old boy in Perth.
Police probe grim find of body in fire zone
UPDATE: POLICE investigating the discovery of a body at the site of a City Beach scrub fire are treating the death as not suspicious amid reports of an explosion.
Submarine fire off WA coast
THERE’S been a fire aboard submarine HMAS Waller off the West Australian coast, but no casualties.
Premier defends ‘get a life’ line
OPPOSITION Leader Mark McGowan used question time to demand the Premier resign for telling West Australians critical of his big ticket projects to “get a life”.
Perth Qantas flight cuts ‘extraordinary’
QANTAS axing 5000 jobs is not its only measure to save $2 billion. From May, the airline will have no international presence in Perth.
New vacancy rate a win for renters
PERTH’S rental vacancy rate has jumped to its highest level in four years — and renters are reaping the benefits. | More WA Real Estate
Coffee with Colin: The full Q&A
WEST Australians who believe Elizabeth Quay and Perth’s new stadium should pay the price for education cuts need to “get a life”, says the Premier.
2mm of rain makes hot, dry summer
PERTH has had just 2mm of rain this summer while sweltering through temperatures in the top ten highest ever recorded.
Friday, 28 February
Palmer to block Qantas ownership amendment
8:11AM QANTAS'S hopes of being unshackled from foreign ownership restrictions appears to have hit a roadblock in the form of billionaire MP Clive Palmer.
Spin speed determines spiral galaxy size
8:11AM THE spinning speed of spiral galaxies determines if they bulge or are flat discs, Perth astronomers say.
Concerns mount over PM's parental scheme
8:11AM PRIME Minister Tony Abbott's signature paid parental leave policy is causing discontent within his own government.
Thursday, 27 February
Bishop spiked rhino program, hearing told
9:53PM THE coalition has scrapped a $3 million Labor commitment to help save the Sumatran rhinoceros, a Senate hearing has heard.
Don't lose interest in Greste: colleague
9:45PM A SMALL crowd has rallied at Sydney's Martin Place in support of three journalists, including Australian Peter Greste, imprisoned in Egypt.
Qantas cuts 5000 jobs, sparks debate
8:17PM THE coalition and Labor are at odds over government steps to help Qantas return to profit, as the airline announces 5000 job cuts.
Sunshine Coast on measles alert
7:14PM QUEENSLAND'S Sunshine Coast is on measles alert, and health authorities are trying to trace people who might have been in contact with the infected person.
Nepotism probe needed: Qld integrity boss
7:06PM QUEENSLAND integrity commissioner Dr David Solomon says safeguards are needed to ensure chief executives and directors-general are hired on merit.
Johnston queries $50b defence budget
7:00PM DEFENCE Minister David Johnston says claims of a $50 billion defence budget in 10 years aren't credible.
Smokey Vic town safe, but no comparison
7:00PM VICTORIAN Premier Denis Napthine has offered his home to people wanting respite from the Morwell smoke, but says the town is safe.
Explosion before body found in fire ground
6:34PM THE WA bomb squad has been called in after reports of a large explosion before a scrub fire in suburban Perth, where human remains were later found.
Abused woman furious system still broken
6:18PM A WOMAN who suffered horrific abuse at a state-run girl's home at Parramatta has told the Royal Commission children in care are still at great risk.
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