Tag: Perth 6000
US downs Australia in Hopman doubles
Australia has lost its doubles match against the United States at the Hopman Cup in Perth.[MORE]
Review into performance of public schools
The Education Minister Liz Constable has promised to review a program which was set up to improve the perfomance of public schools in Tertiary Entrance Exams(TEE).[MORE]
Police seek help over pharmacy robberies in Perth
Police are searching for two men they believe are responsible for a series of burglaries at pharmacies in Perth's southern suburbs.[MORE]
WA's housing slumps 30%
Western Australia has recorded a dramatic slump in building construction.[MORE]
WA needs single farming entity: WAFF
The Western Australia Farmers Federation (WAFF) has renewed calls for the creation of a single state-based farm lobby group.[MORE]
Private schools take the honours in TEE rankings
Same-sex and private schools have once again out-performed public schools in the Tertiary Entrance Exams. For the second year in a row, St Mary's Anglican Girls' School ranked number one, with the highest number of TEE students scoring in the top third of the state.[MORE]
Man facing extradition over sex worker's murder
A man has appeared in a Perth court in connection with the murder of a Sydney sex worker 10 years ago.[MORE]
Russia roll on at Hopman Cup
Russia defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in its Hopman Cup tennis tie in Perth on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Retailers unconcerned about drop in sales
The Retail Traders Association of WA says it is not concerned about a drop in retail sales in November last year.[MORE]
WA Unions to push for pay rises despite calls for wage restraint
The WA Branch of the Construction Union says demands for pay rises for a number of Alcoa workers will not threaten jobs.[MORE]
WA man charged over Sydney cold case
New South Wales detectives have made a breakthrough in the murder of a Sydney woman more than 10 years ago. [MORE]
Safina win puts Russia ahead in Perth
World number three Dinara Safina has given Russia a 1-0 lead in the Hopman Cup tie against Chinese Taipei in Perth.[MORE]
US out of Hopman Cup contention
The United States is out of contention for the Hopman Cup, going down to Germany 2-1 in Perth.[MORE]
Paramedic attacks won't attract mandatory sentences
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. [MORE]
Virgin Blue flight forced back over windscreen crack
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.[MORE]
Hewitt embraces Hopman workload
Lleyton Hewitt has embraced his gruelling Hopman Cup schedule as perfect preparation for the Australian Open.[MORE]
Wildcats bring in former Slingers guard
The Perth Wildcats have signed former Singapore Slingers point guard Shane McDonald for the rest of the NBL season.[MORE]
North still aiming for Test chance
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.[MORE]
Government backs down on Landcorp review
The State Government says it will not be fulfilling the Treasurer Troy Buswell's pledge to review its land development agency.[MORE]
Hewitt battles, but Aussies out of Hopman Cup
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.[MORE]
Italy beats France at Hopman Cup
Italy defeated France 2 rubbers 1 in their Hopman Cup tie in Perth on Tuesday.[MORE]
Dokic gets the nod for Fed Cup squad
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.[MORE]
Big increase in organ donations
There has been an almost 50% increase in the number of West Australians who have donated their organs in the past year.[MORE]
Big drug find in Perth
Police are appealing for information about a one kilogram parcel of drugs found in a southern Perth suburban park.[MORE]
