Western Australia has Swine Flu Tally of 22

Western Australia confirmed two more cases of Swine Flu on Tuesday bringing Western Australia's tally of the disease up to 22.

Perth Taxi Driver Rams Policeman

A Perth taxi driver has been arrested after he deliberately drove into a police horse and attempted to ram into a Perth Police Station at Northbridge.

Perth Rated as Top Place to Live

Perth has been rated as one of the world's top five places to live, according to Britain's Economist Intelligence Unit's 2009 Liveability Survey that survey 140 major cities.

Perth's Fremantle Heritage Festival 2009

From 29 May to 5 June, Perth's port town is host to the Fremantle Heritage Festival 2009. This historical festival in Perth is full of events, music, workshops and other activities, as well as tours.

Perth Winter Arts Festival

Perth is holding the annual Perth Winter Arts Festival over the chilly months so when the outdoor weather is too cold to enjoy, you can keep warm inside while being entertained by the performing arts.

Western Australian Budget Cuts

In Western Australia's Budget savings, plans for a new football stadium and a Perth waterfront development have been cut as part of a $7.6billion reduction in spending.

Perth Real Esate Slumps

Perth suburbs with a median price of over $1million has fallen from 152 to 134 in the past year.

Perth and Western Australian Hospital Budget Cuts

Western Australian hospital projects are suffering with a cut or delay of a total $400million, the recent Budget papers revealed.

Western Australian Government to Buy Millions Worth of Speed Cameras

In a bid to reduce the amount of motor incidents, the Western Australian government will invest $30million in speed cameras in 2009-10.

Western Australia to Introduce Liquor Laws

Western Australia is interested in the compulsory welfare quarantining used in the Northern Territory to help reduce alcohol abuse.

Western Australians Scrap Registration Stickers

Perth and West Australians have been told by the Western Australian government that they will not have to bother using registration stickers for their motor vehicles.

Jobs Created For Indigenous Western Australians

Indigenous Western Australians will sign an agreement today to ensure indigenous participation in a $185billion liquefied natural gas project that will get underway around 2011.

Western Australia Receives Tough Smoking Laws

Perth and West Australians who smoke could be fined up to $2000 for smoking at the beach or in cars carrying children.

Former premier Brian Burke Committed to Stand Trial on Corruption Charges

Former Perth premier Brian Burke faces five charges of giving false and misleading evidence to a Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) hearing and one charge of disclosing official secrets.

Six Fatalities on Western Australian Roads over ANZAC Long Weekend

Western Australia encountered six road fatalities over the ANZAC long weekend including a horror smash in Marangaroo and the death of a motorcyclist near Augusta.

Western Australia Heads into Recession

Western Australia's Chamber of Commerce and Industry expects its economy reduce to two per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in 2008/2009 making it the first time the state has recorded negative growth since the beginning of the decade.

Perth Man Gets Hit By Flying Concrete

A Perth man died in a Sydney hospital last night after his car was hit with a large lump of concrete.

Western Australians Win Lotto

Two Western Australia Lotto Players have come out on tops with a share of the weekend's $20million Superdraw.

Perth Property Prices Reflecting Economic Downturn

Perth property prices are the second most expensive in Australia however prices are still dropping.

Western Australian Bank Makes Hundreds Redundant

Bankwest, Western Australia's largest bank, is cutting 400 jobs this year because of the bleak economic background.