News Archive

The family of Michael Jackson has ruled out holding a funeral at the Neverland estate of the tragic pop icon, whose will has been made public for the first time.July 2, 2009, 1:45 pm

Holiday-makers headed to Rottnest yesterday had to change their plans after ferry companies cancelled their services because of severe weather.July 2, 2009, 1:43 pm

The Federal Government will come under pressure at this weekend's ALP State conference to exercise its powers in a bid to save the Beeliar wetlands from the State Government's plans to extend Roe Highway.July 2, 2009, 1:40 pm

Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull put the Opposition back into the debate on emissions trading yesterday by saying the Opposition would try to change the Government's scheme instead of blocking it.July 2, 2009, 1:37 pm

Bus drivers were on the verge of walking off the job if something was not done about the spate of rock throwing at metropolitan buses, a transport workers union official warned yesterday.July 2, 2009, 1:35 pm

Tax cuts that heavily favour the rich take effect from Wednesday, but the State's leading industry group says they are not enough and wants the rate for high income earners slashed from 45¢ to 30¢ in the dollar to help fight the economic downturn and encourage more people into the workforce.July 2, 2009, 1:34 pm

Only weeks ago, Honey Donovan's sight was so poor she could not even see that there were black letters on the eye chart she was asked to read.July 2, 2009, 1:33 pm

Perth shivered to its lowest temperature for the year this morning, with the mercury sliding to 2.6C shortly before 7.30am today.July 2, 2009, 1:30 pm

Owners of a Karratha tavern have been fined $6000 for illegally employing two 14-year-old boys.July 2, 2009, 1:30 pm

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The investment group backed by Canadian uranium entrepreneur Stephen Dattels has spent more than $5 million to boost its stake in WA's uranium hopeful Berkeley Resources.July 2, 2009, 1:30 pm

Recreational anglers will have to pay to catch dhufish, pink snapper and other vulnerable species under new rules announced by the State Government today.July 2, 2009, 1:30 pm

Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has admitted he is almost powerless to dismiss officers under current disciplinary procedures.July 2, 2009, 1:27 pm

Tea lovers may soon have to pay more for their daily brew because shortages have caused wholesale prices to jump by as much as a quarter.July 2, 2009, 1:26 pm

Fed: Bruno stops Sydney traffic as knight in shining armourJuly 2, 2009, 1:24 pm

Outdoor recreation company Coleman Australia has bought the Esky brand from Nylex and plans to expand the iconic Australian brand internationally.July 2, 2009, 1:15 pm

On Project Runway, mentor Henry Roth passes on wisdom learnt in his years in the rag trade to Australia's up-and-coming fashionistas.July 2, 2009, 1:15 pm

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - They began with "Had to Cry Today," Cut 1 from Side 1 of the only album they recorded together.July 2, 2009, 1:12 pm

Adelaide ruckman Ivan Maric says he "knows" Kurt Tippett will stay with the club despite his conspicuous absence from a bevy of young Adelaide players to sign new contracts this week.July 2, 2009, 1:01 pm

Lote Tuqiri will launch immediate legal action against the Australian Rugby Union as a result of the shock termination of his lucrative contract.July 2, 2009, 1:00 pm