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First view from big wheel

09/Jan/2009

What a view … Perth’s big wheel is turning. Picture: Andrew Ritchie

THE first eager passengers have climbed aboard the Wheel of Perth with Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi officially launching the long-awaited attraction this morning. more »

Tragic case remains a mystery

09/Jan/2009

TOMORROW is the 30th anniversary of a crime that sent shockwaves through the Kwinana community – and remains unsolved to this day. more »

Elephants get new place to play

09/Jan/2009

Perth Zoo’s elephants have been treated to an upgraded enclosure. Picture: Lindsay Muskett

PERTH Zoo’s elephants have new mud wallows, scratching poles and sensor-activated drinking fountains as part of a $5 million enclosure upgrade that was unveiled today. more »

Concern for missing baby

09/Jan/2009

Police hold fears for four-month-old Zach O’Kane, who is believed to be with his father John.

POLICE are concerned for the welfare of four-month-old baby boy Zach O’Kane, who was taken by his father John Patrick O’Kane from a Hillman home for a family visit on Monday and has not been seen since. more »

Cruising sharks close more beaches

09/Jan/2009

Beaches were closed again today when three sharks were spotted off Scarborough and Trigg. Picture: Dominique Menegaldo

SWIMMERS were evacuated from the water about 9.50am this morning after three sharks were spotted off Scarborough Beach by the Lifesaver Rescue helicopter. more »

Helicopter saves five from sea

09/Jan/2009

FIVE people were winched to safety by a rescue helicopter yesterday after their boat capsized in Warnbro Sound. more »

Fatal electrocution probed

09/Jan/2009

ELETRICAL inspectors are working with police to investigate the death of a 73-year old man who died at Erskine on Wednesday. more »

Fears for missing girl

09/Jan/2009

Teegan Gartrell has been missing for nine weeks.

CONCERNS are held for the safety of a 14-year-old Gooseberry Hill girl who has not been seen since leaving her home nine weeks ago. more »

Bush grave to be protected

09/Jan/2009

THE bush grave of an infant who died in 1876 will be protected after being entered on the State Register of Heritage Places. more »

State’s boating facilities are lagging

09/Jan/2009

THE increasing amount of boat moorings at Palm Beach and Mangles Bay over the holiday period tells its own story about the need for a marina in the district to provide for the burgeoning boating fraternity. more »

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