Brendan Foster
The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia
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Ellenbrook residents won't top up SmartRiders after Shorten's $700m rail pledge
Long-suffering Ellenbrook residents will be rushing to top up their Smartriders on Friday morning with the news the federal Labor is going to pledge $700 million to build a rail line to the far-flung northern suburbs. → Read More
Man charged with stealing $1500 from WA digger after asking for glass of milk
A man who allegedly stole an elderly person's wallet with $1500 inside after asking to come into his Pinjarra home for a glass of milk has been charged by police. → Read More
CCC slammed for not probing Perth couple wrongfully tasered by police
Western Australian's corruption watchdog has been slammed by a parliamentary committee for not pursuing the case of an academic and his wife who were tasered by police during an arrest in Fremantle. → Read More
Cheers to that! Popular Perth brewery bought out by Coca Cola
One of WA's most popular breweries, Feral Brewing has been bought out by Coca-Cola Amatil. → Read More
Mandurah council to 'spy' on ratepayers' rubbish to monitor waste
People living in the coastal town of Mandurah might have to keep on an eye on their filthy habits as the council is now spying on their waste with garbage trucks. → Read More
Meningococcal: three more case of the deadly disease in WA
Three more Western Australians have been diagnosed with the deadly meningococcal virus, including two young children. → Read More
Gold workers descend on State Parliament to protest increase in the gold royalty rate
An estimated 350 people have descended on State Parliament to protest the State Government's decision to increase the gold royalty rate. → Read More
Why aren't West Coast fired up for trade week?
After being touted as a top four hope and even possible premiership contender at the start of the season, West Coast's 2017 season was bitterly disappointing. → Read More
First electric car supercharger in WA sparks into life near Bunbury
For most West Aussies, packing up the family into the fuel-guzzling station wagon and heading "down south" for a quick getaway is a rite of passage. → Read More
Brazen thief steals $1500 from Pinjarra digger after asking for glass of milk
A World War II digger has had his wallet stolen with $1500 inside after a young man asked to come into his Pinjarra home for a glass of milk. → Read More
Forensic testing delays could leave innocent people in prison for months
Innocent people could be stuck in prison for longer and criminal convictions could be delayed for months with PathWest claiming the time it takes to produce crucial reports to help police prosecute offenders will triple. → Read More
Priddis and Mitchell's retirement backflip? AFL calendar for 2018 thinks so
Recently retired West Coast midfielders Sam Mitchell and Matt Priddis have shocked the football world with the two Brownlow Medallists planning to play on in 2018. → Read More
Time to face the facts: North Perth paedophile should be locked up for life
Here are the facts: Paedophile Vincenzo Mule was sentenced to 10 years for sexually abusing two children under the age of six. → Read More
WA police to be given powers to shoot suspect terrorists on the spot
WA police will be given extraordinary powers to shoot to kill suspected terrorists on the spot to save hostages in the "event of a violent extremist act". → Read More
'Terrifying': Perth woman describes horrific scene after Las Vegas mass shooting
A Perth woman has told of the "terrifying" moments after a mass shooting a Las Vegas music festival and described the horror of seeing people running around screaming while bodies lay on the street. → Read More
'Terrifying': Perth woman describes horrific scene after Las Vegas mass shooting
A Perth woman has told of the "terrifying" moments after a mass shooting a Las Vegas music festival and described the horror of seeing people running around screaming while bodies lay on the street. → Read More
More than 1200 WA guns handed in as part of national firearms amnesty
More than than 1200 firearms have been surrendered to WA police as part of the national firearms amnesty. → Read More
Has Perth's property market finally bottomed out?
Perth's beleaguered property market could finally be showing signs of recovery, according to a new report. → Read More
Macy Gray promoters in dark on Perth return but fans aren't interested
There are rumours Macy Gray could be heading back to WA after her disastrous Perth show this week, but some fans of the singer-turned DJ won't be forking out a cent to see her perform again. → Read More
How to survive an AFL Grand Final day: Your step by step guide
Thousands of BBQ's will be dusted off and fired up around the country this Saturday as footy-goers come together for the most sacred day on the football calendar: the AFL Grand Final. → Read More