Tag: Perth 6000
Qantas passengers arrive in Perth after mid-air ordeal
Passengers of the Qantas flight forced to land in Exmouth due to a mid-air incident which injured 20 of the passengers on board, have arrived in Perth.[MORE]
Measles scare over lightning strike survivor
Western Australia's Department of Health is trying to contact people who may have come into contact with a 16-year-old boy who is infected with measles.[MORE]
Creditors urged to vote for winery wind up
Administrators for failed Margaret River winery Palandri will today recommend creditors vote in favour of winding up the company.[MORE]
Westwood, Casey to join Shark at Vines
British golfers Lee Westwood and Paul Casey have confirmed they will play in the tri-sanctioned tour event to be held in Perth early next year.[MORE]
Mitchell brushes speculation in time for preseason
Western Force coach John Mitchell says speculation of a player revolt has not been a distraction to his side's preseason.[MORE]
Doctor shortage high on the agenda at Health minister meeting
The Western Australian Health Minister Kim Hames says discussing solutions to the doctor shortage in country areas will be high on his agenda when he meets his Federal counterpart on Friday.[MORE]
Teachers to get backdated pay rise immediately
State school teachers and school administrators in Western Australia will get an immediate 6 per cent pay rise.[MORE]
Policeman and panel beater facing corruption charges
In the District Court in Perth, a police officer and a panel beater are on trial accused of involvement in a corrupt scheme to have traffic infringement notices withdrawn.[MORE]
Former EPA boss fails to overturn CCC decision
The former head of the Environmental Protection Authority, Wally Cox, has failed in his attempt to have misconduct findings against him quashed.[MORE]
WA 'risky' for investment: report
A new survey shows Western Australia is considered the riskiest state in the nation for resource sector investment.[MORE]
Cockburn councillor resigns
Pressure is mounting on the Mayor of Cockburn to stand down after the corruption watchdog's adverse findings against him.[MORE]
WA to compensate 1,700 over prisoner bungle
The Western Australian Government says it will compensate more than 1,700 prisoners who were kept in jail longer than they should have been.[MORE]
Thunder rolls Perth in WNBL debut
The Logan Thunder opened their inaugural WNBL season with a convincing 96-74 victory over Perth Lynx on Saturday night, sending a clear message to its competition that the new team in town is a force to be reckoned with.[MORE]
Crocs, Dragons notch comfortable wins
Kelvin Robertson and Cameron Tovey helped the Crocodiles hand the Perth Wildcats their third loss of the season, downing the visitors 97-80 in their round three NBL fixture in Townsville on Saturday night.[MORE]
Victory bounce back with Glory thrashing
Melbourne responded to a rare home defeat last weekend with a crushing 4-0 win over the luckless Perth Glory in their round seven A-League meeting at Docklands on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Eagles keep Kerr, snap up Burns
Influential West Coast midfielder Daniel Kerr has put an end to months of speculation about his future by agreeing to remain with the club on an extended contract.[MORE]
Townsville off and firing in WNBL
The Fire kick-started the 2008/09 Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) season with a 25-point win over the Perth Lynx in Townsville on Friday evening.[MORE]
Mining provides unique opportunity for WA artist
Artist Jason Maxlow and others are turning to the mining sector for inspiration.[MORE]
Warriors duo eye international duty
Western Australian batsman Shaun Marsh says he will be looking to push for more permanent representation in the national side this summer on the back of a strong debut in the West Indies. [MORE]
Prosecute former senior public servant: CCC
The Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) has recommended the former Deputy Director General of the Department of Industry and Resources be prosecuted for corruption.[MORE]
Hinder, Ellis to take on Wildcats
Townsville pair Russell Hinder and Rosell Ellis will line up against Perth in the National Basketball League tomorrow night, despite some injury concerns.[MORE]
WA Minister admitted to hospital
The new Minister for Transport and Disability Services, Simon O'Brien, has suffered from the symptoms of a heart condition.[MORE]
Premier pleased with COAG finding
Tasmania's Premier David Bartlett says COAG has confirmed the state is well placed to deal with global financial problems and the impacts of climate change.[MORE]
Buswell to review public housing in affluent areas
The State Government has ordered a review of public housing stock in Perth's affluent suburbs.[MORE]
Centrelink to share information
Centrelink information will now be shared across Australia to help protect children at risk.[MORE]
