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  • Drive test bookings go online

    In the face of ballooning waiting times and growing anger among novice drivers, the Government has attempted to streamline its driving test booking system by sending it online.From today, learner drivers and instructors will be able to book tests online up to six months in advance and at any licensing centre in the State.The arrangement will replace a system under which waiting times reached up ...

  • Big shift for welfare in Halls Creek

    The East Kimberley town of Halls Creek is facing a radical overhaul of its welfare system in what would be a WA first.The plan would allow the community to reward or punish residents on whether they met certain responsibilities such as school attendance and paying rent.The plan, dubbed Living Change and modelled on a groundbreaking program in the Queensland town of Cape York in 2008, has ...

  • Perth man apologises over Dawson tweets

    A Perth radio presenter has apologised for accusing TV personality Charlotte Dawson of faking a suicide attempt.Ms Dawson, a judge on Australia's Next Top Model, was admitted to Sydney's St Vincent hospital in the early hours of August 29 last ...

  • Storms hit Western Australias southwest

    Wind gusts have torn roofing from houses, uprooted trees, and brought down power-lines as storms hit the southwest region of Western Australia (WA) overnight, local media reported on Thursday.The southwest town of Waroona in WA has been the worst hit with at least two houses losing large parts of their roofs and downed power-lines causing power cuts, the Australian Associated Press (AAP) ...

  • Teachers assistant charged with online child sex offences

    Perth 6000 A 21-year-old man from Yanchep who was studying to be a teacher's assistant has been charged with online child sex offences. The charges follow a covert police operation across three months.A WA police officer posed as a 12-year-old girl during the operation. During that time, it is alleged the man groomed the 'child' by exposing her to indecent material and ...


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The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolans grim, brooding, and very nearly brilliant sequel to his 2005 reboot Batman Begins, is perhaps the most scintillating and incisive film about our current state of affairs to hit the big screen since the war on terror began. While numero ... ...

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  • Small vignerons fight to retain rebate saying it is vital for their survival

    Margaret River 6285 A tax rebate for wine producers which is designed to level the playing field for all vignerons is proving divisive within the industry.The wine equalisation tax, or WET tax, was introduced in 2000 and allows producers to claim up to $500,000 in rebates.Under the scheme, the producers can apply for rebates on 29 per cent tax.In theory, this tax break sounds good for ...

  • Online sex squad nets trainee teacher

    Western Australia's Online Child Exploitation Squad charged the 21-year old from Yanchep, north of Perth, after he was nabbed following a covert three-month operation.Police will allege between June 12 and 17 the man used online social chat facilities to sexually engage with a police officer posing as a 12 year-old girl.He is said to have groomed the girl by exposing her to indecent ...

  • Whats in store for Perth property

    In its barometer on property movement, SQM Research predicts price growth will continue - but at a slower rate for the next two years. The independent property analyst’s just-released report, Perth Housing Boom and Bust 2013/2014, says with conflicting stimuli - such as lower interest rates versus a mining downturn - the Perth housing market will "only be for the brave". Managing ...

  • Crute has key Falcons role

    And the former Fremantle Dockers community development manager has hit the ground running since taking over as chief executive of the Falcons in early April."I have thoroughly enjoyed it, it is really exciting," he said. "I knew what I was getting myself into."But the level of complexity across all aspects of the club has been a little bit surprising in terms of the depth of ...

  • City names its price

    Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard said the City's $4 million contribution to upgrades at Arena Joondalup, announced during the State election campaign earlier this year, would likely be conditional on a name change.The State Government will provide $12 million towards the upgrades, which include a bar, function rooms, gym, physiotherapy rooms, change rooms and offices for West Perth.Mr Pickard ...

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