Western Australia

Top news stories, features and analysis filed by the ABC's network of journalists around the State.

Miners continue fight against 'tax whack'

Pro-mining tax ad

The mining industry is pushing ahead with its campaign against the Federal Government's new resources tax, launching a second week of advertisements.

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  • Police car window smashed during party at MandurahOfficer injured

    Police say the behaviour of party-goers in Mandurah overnight is inexcusable.

  • The gallows at Fremantle PrisonFremantle Prison listing

    Fremantle Prison is among 11 Australian convict sites to be added to the World Heritage List.

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  • Video Election campaign continues Election campaign continues

    As the Federal election campaign heats up, the former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd undergoes surgery and Cheryl Kernot announces she will run for the Senate.

  • Video Under Corporate Skies Under Corporate Skies

    A new book releases details of the battle waged between residents of the Western Australian town Yarloop and mining giant Alcoa.

  • Video WA leads the force in tackling bushfires WA leads the force in tackling bushfires

    A study by local scientists is hoping to show Western Australia's policy of prescribed burns can alleviate risk of wildfires without harming biodiversity.

  • Video A creative voice A creative voice

    A short film project that allows people with intellectual disabilities to make films, has given them a creative output and a voice in their community.

  • Video Last Look Last Look

    A look back in the week that was in Australian politics.

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  1. Light streams through fibre optic cables WA broadband

    The roll-out of the government's broadband network will see Perth and more than 100 regional centres connected to fibre-optic cable.

  2. Evicted Moved on

    Their tents, blankets, food and medication were thrown away as itinerants in Broome were moved on

  3. Constable Dave Chamberlain has recovered from the ordeal. Mandatory

    Constable Dave Chamberlain was not expecting problems over an outstanding warrant but he got those and more

  4. Nancy Donegan, widow of Mr Ward who died after prison van trip in searing heat in Goldfields Payout

    The Government has awarded $3.2 million to the widow of Mr Ward who died in custody

  5. WA Parliament House Perth Fixed term

    A fixed term for state governments is getting closer

  6. Margaret River beach Coal mine

    Locals in Margaret River are angry at plans for an underground coal mine to be sited close to the town

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