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US out of Hopman Cup contention
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The United States is out of contention for the Hopman Cup, going down to Germany 2-1 in Perth.
Paramedic attacks won't attract mandatory sentences
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The ambulance union says it is disappointed the State Government has again refused to legislate for mandatory jail sentences for people who assault its members.
Virgin Blue flight forced back over windscreen crack
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A Virgin Blue plane on its way to Brisbane has been forced to return to Perth after a crack was found in one of its windscreens.
Hewitt embraces Hopman workload
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Lleyton Hewitt has embraced his gruelling Hopman Cup schedule as perfect preparation for the Australian Open.
Police probe medical centre attack
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Arson Squad detectives are continuing to investigate links between a firebombing at a medical centre in Mosman Park and anti abortion graffiti scrawled on the building.
Wildcats bring in former Slingers guard
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The Perth Wildcats have signed former Singapore Slingers point guard Shane McDonald for the rest of the NBL season.
North still aiming for Test chance
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Western Australian captain Marcus North says he has not given up hope of playing Test cricket despite being overlooked for the current series against South Africa.
Shark sighted near beachside memorial for victim of Port Kennedy shark attack
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A shark has been reported swimming close to Perth's southern coast as a memorial service for a 51 year old shark victim was underway.
Cockburn Mayor, Stephen Lee resigns
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The Mayor of Cockburn, Stephen Lee has resigned.
State Government funds multi-million dollar expansion of Joondalup Hospital
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The Health Minister has announced a $229.8 million dollar expansion of Joondalup Health Campus, which it says will double the size of the existing facility.
Government backs down on Landcorp review
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The State Government says it will not be fulfilling the Treasurer Troy Buswell's pledge to review its land development agency.
Police witness Chidlow hoon: car impounded
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A Chidlow man has had his car impounded by police for 28 days after allegedly performing a power slide in front of a marked police car in Mundaring.
Arsonists attack Mosman Park medical clinic
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Police are investigating an arson attack on a medical centre in Mosman Park.
Hewitt battles, but Aussies out of Hopman Cup
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The Australian team of Lleyton Hewitt and Casey Dellacqua is out of contention for Friday night's Hopman Cup final in Perth after losing 2 rubbers to 1 to the Slovak Republic.
Italy beats France at Hopman Cup
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Italy defeated France 2 rubbers 1 in their Hopman Cup tie in Perth on Tuesday.
Dokic gets the nod for Fed Cup squad
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One-time defector Jelena Dokic has been named in Australia's Fed Cup squad, which has been labelled one of the strongest teams in recent years.
Big increase in organ donations
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There has been an almost 50% increase in the number of West Australians who have donated their organs in the past year.
Big drug find in Perth
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Police are appealing for information about a one kilogram parcel of drugs found in a southern Perth suburban park.
Force players 'not distracted' by probe
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Western Force back Drew Mitchell says an inquiry into the club will not distract the players from focusing on next month's Super 14 season.
Harvey relishing Cousins's Perth return
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Fremantle coach Mark Harvey says a potential return to Perth for Ben Cousins in the preseason cup would be great for the AFL.
DEC rescues stranded swans in Forrestdale
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The Department of Environment and Conservation says it has rescued two black swans and 12 cygnets from a drying lake in Forrestdale.
Fatigue likely cause of Brand Highway crash: police
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Police say fatigue was most likely the cause of a roll over on the Brand Highway in Western Australia which left a 32-year-old woman with serious injuries.
Thousands of WA motorists caught in Christmas speeding blitz
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Several thousand people were caught speeding on WA roads during the Christmas road safety campaign
Slovaks upset Americans in Hopman Cup
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The Slovak Republic has had an upset victory over the United States in their Hopman Cup tie in Perth.
Ratepayers should decide fate of Cockburn Council: LGA
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The Local Government Association says the fate of the Cockburn Council should be left in the hands of the ratepayers.
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- US out of Hopman Cup contention
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Paramedic attacks won't attract mandatory sentences
- Virgin Blue flight forced back over windscreen crack
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Hewitt embraces Hopman workload
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Police probe medical centre attack
- Wildcats bring in former Slingers guard
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Alcoa job cuts 'won't affect Aust work force'
- North still aiming for Test chance
- WA pig industry profitable again after 5 years
- Pair plead guilty to possessing 68 cannabis plants
