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Perth MusicUnited flight diverted over security
1pointsA UNITED Airlines flight was diverted to Dallas out of "an abundance of caution" on the September 11 anniversary after two unclaimed objects were found aboard the plane, US security officials said.
Al-Qaeda threatens attacks in US
1pointsHaving just watched the Movie 'Path to 9/11', a dramatisation of the events leading up to that tragic day five years ago, this story sends shivers down my spine. AL-Qaeda warned in a video aired on the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks…
Skilled migrants should speak English ... for their own good.
1pointsAll skilled migrants and foreign workers should be able to speak basic English, a parliamentary committee says. The skilled migration scheme, which attracts almost 60,000 permanent and 60,000 temporary workers to Australia each year, has been heav…
Funding for WA's embattled protection authority
1pointsWESTERN Australia's beleaguered social welfare department will get extra staff, following a month of criticism caused by the death of a Perth toddler.
Mandurah home gets the green nod
1pointsThe Sustainable Mandurah Home sets a benchmark for the future of housing in the Mandurah and metropolitan area. It’s a brand new venue for residents in Mandurah to find out more about how to reduce their environmental impact without compromising th…
Funeral mystery for Crocodile Hunter
1pointsUnconfirmed reports have surfaced that the private funeral for "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin was held in secret on Saturday afternoon. It is believed that the service was held in the chapel at Gregson and Weight funeral directors in the…
Take him to task: Gore challenges PM on climate
1pointsCLIMATE change is a bigger threat to world security than terrorism and the world's industrial countries must cut their greenhouse gas pollution before they can demand developing nations take action, says the former US vice-president, Al Gore.
Probe into Brock crash begins
1pointsPolice begin probe into Brock crash Western Australian police will start a comprehensive investigation today to try to determine what caused the car crash that killed motor racing champion Peter Brock. Brock was killed on Friday when his car…
Community fears for E Timorese group being sent home
1pointsAustralian East Timor activists say the Federal Government's decision to send a group of 42 refugees back to the country does not make sense because East Timor is still unstable. The 42 East Timorese have been living in Melbourne and Darwin for th…
The votes are in for Queensland - fourth term for Labor
1pointsAs Beattie continues into a fourth term in a victory most commentators are describing as a two-term, questions are being asked within the Coalition camp as to how it all went so wrong.
Peter Brock killed in Rally Crash
1pointsSky News is reporting that champion driver Peter Brock has been killed in a racing accident 30kms north east of Perth.
Goodbye No. 10: Blair confirms he'll be gone within a year
1pointsTONY Blair has confirmed he will resign as British Prime Minister within 12 months, but refused to give an exact date. The announcement early this morning Melbourne time follows 48 hours of bitter feuding with a string of Labour Party mutineers qu…
Online gaming debate heating up in WA ... you bet
1pointsIt;s Carps vs some powerful sporting franchises in the online gambling debate. Carps says gambling ain't on - even in the virtual world. This would mean a fine for any West Australian taking part in Betfair could be fined $10,000.
Perth market surges
1pointsTHE resource-driven Perth property market has overtaken Melbourne to record the second-highest housing prices in the country, according to the Mortgage Choice/Real Estate Institute of Australia's Market Facts. But is this good news or bad news?
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