Australia and NZ expel Fijians Nov 5, 2009
"This excuse is neither warranted, reasonable nor justified and regrettably it takes Fiji's relationship with Australia, Fiji's relationship with New Zealand... the Pacific Islands Forum and... the international community backwards," Smith told reporters in Perth. New Zealand's Foreign Minister Murray McCully said Fiji's acting head of mission, Kuliniasi Seru Savou, had been ordered out of the country in response to Suva's expulsion of top diplomat Todd Cleaver. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Polished thinking could turn our trash into treasure Nov 4, 2009
After many false starts, a national plan to deal with Australia's mountainous waste will finally be considered when state and federal environment ministers meet in Perth tomorrow. At stake are three of the nation's most pressing waste problems - the fate of recycling schemes for electronic waste, beverage containers and used tyres. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pinjarra "predator" admits assaulting two boys at camp Nov 3, 2009
Zirus, from Pinjarra, south of Perth, appeared in the District Court in Kerr County Texas on Monday for arraignment. Zirus is accused of assaulting three boys while working at the Camp Stewart for Boys in Hunt, Texas, as part of an international exchange program. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Oil rebounds above $77 Nov 2, 2009
PERTH: Oil rose above $77 00004000 a barrel on Monday, retracing some of the previous session's 3. 6 percent drop, as bullish manufacturing data from China helped to allay fears about the pace of the rebound in global energy demand. (India Times)
Border politics keeps artist from clinic he helped fund Nov 1, 2009
The decision has meant that people like Mr Tjungurrayi, who still travel to Alice Springs for other medical care, are now referred to Perth and Kalgoorlie, both more than 1800 kilometres away, for dialysis. Ms Brown said that since being referred to Perth, Mr Tjungurrayi said he would rather die a slow death at home ... When The Age contacted Mr Tjungurrayi yesterday, his son Raymond confirmed that his father was angry and upset about his situation and would not go to Perth for dialysis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hats off to the fascinator - it's leading the pack in race fashion Oct 30, 2009
Perth friends Laura McCarthy and Mikayla Banks were bewildered by the choice and thought they would take their first shot at Flemington racewear with more simple fascinators for Derby day. A milliner, Kerrie Stanley, said personal orders for high-end hats had declined this year, which she attributed to four marquee dropouts from the Birdcage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Backpackers Party Less in Perth as Aussie Dollar Crimps Foreign Wallets Oct 30, 2009
Backpackers Party Less in Perth as Aussie Dollar Crimps Wallet - Bloomberg ... Backpackers Party Less in Perth as Aussie Dollar Crimps Wallet ... Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- A Swiss couple trudged into the deserted lobby of the hostel in Perth after an eight-hour drive in Western Australia. (Bloomberg)
Airline profits take off on boat people surge Oct 29, 2009
AIOTA, a regional airline based in Perth, will take over international flights between Christmas Island and Singapore from next week and is also bidding for a contract to increase seats between Perth and the island. We're going to tie the whole thing together,'' the airline's chief executive, Marcus Diamond, said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
RocKwiz heads out on national tour Oct 29, 2009
"I suppose it was (inspired by) the flood of people wanting us to come to Sydney, come to Wagga, come to Brisbane, come to Wollongong, come to Perth - we're very big in Perth," Nankervis said. "The website was filled with people saying, 'when are you going to travel? When are you going to tour?'.". (The Age, Australia)
SAA codeshare to NZ Oct 28, 2009
Article By: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:06 Air New Zealand and South African Airways (SAA) have signed a code share agreement, enabling the two carriers to offer a one-stop service between Auckland and Johannesburg via Perth. From 1 November Air New Zealand will code share on South African Airways daily service between Perth and Johannesburg, as well as onto their connecting domestic services to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London ... South African Airways will in turn code share on Air... (iAfrica.com)
Bledisloe low Oct 27, 2009
Sport and opinion The Bledisloe Cup match being played in Tokyo this weekend means nothing. And let's be thankful for that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Smith calm amid storm Oct 26, 2009
Having a young family and being from Perth, Smith was already conscious of the travel demands of domestic politics and the impact on family life. Having the foreign affairs portfolio would amplify that impact significantly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Aussie Ironman winner to miss Perth race Oct 23, 2009
Dual World Ironman champion Craig Alexander has listened to his head rather than followed his heart, pulling out of Sunday's Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in Perth ... The 36-year-old Australian had initially planned to back up and race in Perth but reluctantly withdrew following advice from his team ... " It has been 13 years since an Australian took out the men's Long Distance World Championship but Alexander was hopeful Matthews or Simon Thompson could break that drought. But... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Michael Waltrip in collision with motorcycle Oct 23, 2009
Waltrip, 46, who also owns a racing team and is a part-time TV commentator on racing shows, was driving a Lexus that collided with a Harley Davidson shortly before 8 p.m. on Perth Road, according to police. The report says Waltrip was trying to make a U-turn at the time. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Qantas Sees Encouraging Passenger Signs, No Signs World Economy to Falter Oct 21, 2009
The group will be ready to emerge strongly and seize the opportunities when conditions improve, Chairman , 62, said today in Perth at the Sydney-based companys annual shareholders meeting ... To contact the reporters on this story: in Canberra : in Perth at. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Snooze schedule: Oct 21, 2009
Employers wake up to idea of power naps. Employers wake up to idea of power naps. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Remembering Congo's rumba king Oct 15, 2009
" What do you remember of Congo's rumba king?Thanks for sharing your memories. Please read a selection below:Franco music represents the highs and the lows of post-colonial Africa. He did for Africans - unity - what years of independence and their rulers, could not do.Osagie Ayanru, Huntington, West Virginia, USAI do not know what to say about Franco and his music. Till tomorrow i will not forget this man. His music all is my live and i mostly listen to it all my life in parties and while in... (BBC News -- Africa)
Are our kids too fragile? Oct 9, 2009
Posts: 9,870 Joined: 30-June 04 From: Perth WA. Yes, Yes Yes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Possums and Wombats are at the crossroads Oct 8, 2009
But, given his last Test in the starting XV was against South Africa in Perth on August 29, Cross is hungry to show he has more to offer. It's been a bit all over the shop since the Super 14,'' Cross said after the two sides went through their final run. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Swimming with sharks Oct 5, 2009
You also stand a chance to win a trip for two to Perth, Australia, and swim with whale sharks. Log on to to enter the Shark Week contest. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
We speak exclusively to Danie Rossouw Oct 3, 2009
Last Upd: 12:25pm 02 Oct 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Do you need a smart man? Oct 1, 2009
Posts: 9,812 Joined: 30-June 04 From: Perth WA. DO you mean educated in the sense of official qualifications. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Silva Leads Golf To Title Sep 30, 2009
Sophomore (Perth, Australia) shot a 72 in the final round and finished in 13th place with a two-round total of 148. She carded four birdies in the round which allowed her to finish with a score of 72 or better for the second time in three rounds. (Seminoles.com)
'We are second-class to asylum seekers' Sep 30, 2009
There are currently 890 asylum seekers and 16 crew members being held on Christmas Island, which is 2,600km northwest of Perth and just 500km south of Jakarta. Some 726 are behind barbed wire in the detention centre itself. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Oil falls towards $71 a barrel Sep 23, 2009
PERTH: Oil fell towards $71 a barrel on Wednesday, 00004000 giving up some of its previous session gains of 2 percent, as an industry report showing a surprise build in U.S. crude oil stockpiles again stoked concerns over demand revival. But a weak U.S. dollar, which hit a one-year trough against the euro on Wednesday, helped limit oil's decline, analysts said. (India Times)
Risking all often the point Sep 22, 2009
My wife is from Perth and she told me about when she used to holiday at Rottnest Island Rotto and there was a line of trampolines along the waterfront. They were, of course, old style, with the big, scary looking springs on each side, and had no safety devices to speak of. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Oil falls towards $72 Sep 18, 2009
PERTH: Oil prices fell towards $72 a barrel on Friday, as a fall in Asian equities markets 00004000 weighed on sentiments and encouraged investors to take profit. Still, crude prices are on track to gain about 4 percent this week, helped by a US government report that showed a larger-than-expected drawdown in crude stocks and rallying stock markets, which was supported by a string of positive economic data. (India Times)
Aboriginal elder's death sparks protest Sep 16, 2009
Daisy Ward, a cousin of Mr Ward, whose first name cannot be mentioned for cultural reasons, told a Deaths in Custody rally in Perth on Wednesday that the security company in charge of his transport had failed to show duty of care. She questioned why no criminal charges had been laid despite the West Australian coroner, Alastair Hope, recommending in June that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) consider laying charges over the incident. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Oil extends drop towards $68 a barrel Sep 14, 2009
PERTH: Oil fell below $69 a barrel on Monday, extending the previous session's decline of nearly 4 percent, amid l 00004000 ingering concerns that its recent rally may have run ahead of demand fundamentals. U.S. crude crude for October delivery fell $1. (India Times)
Gravy plane row: former MPs rush for travel benefits Sep 11, 2009
From her base in Perth, she charged the taxpayer $48,516 for flights to Hamilton Island, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Hobart. Mr Sercombe, who had his western Melbourne seat snatched by Bill Shorten, chalked up 53 flights costing $29,898 to Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Canberra ... The third highest user was the Perth-based former Labor leader Kim Beazley, with 49 flights costing $43,967, followed by the former Sydney Liberal Bruce Baird, with 45 flights costing $20,615, and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Is Stonehenge overrated? Book offers options Sep 10, 2009
Whether you'd honestly consider beaches in Perth, Australia, and the Outer Hebrides as realistic alternatives to Miami Beach or Cape Cod probably depends on where you live and how many flyer miles you feel like using up. But ideas from "Off the Tourist Trail" are thought-provoking: Isla del Sol on the border of Bolivia and Peru rather than Machu Picchu; Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil instead of Niagara; Tikal, the ancient Mayan step pyramids of Guatemala, instead of Mexico's Chichen Itza;... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Barnes to face Reds first-up Sep 8, 2009
Yesterday's news that the Super 14 will next year kick off with two local derbies in Australia - with the Western Force drawn to play the Brumbies in Perth - was a coup for Australian rugby ... After the Sharks, NSW take on the Lions at home in round five before travelling to Perth to play the Force. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Centre stage and vulnerable Sep 5, 2009
John Curtin, while prime minister of Australia, used to get his thinking done on the long, reflective train journey from Melbourne to Perth. But no leader now has the luxury of such introspection. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rain causes roads and homes chaos Sep 4, 2009
Some roads in Fife and Perth and Kinross have been closed while East Coast Mainline trains face disruption. Emergency services in Moray had been monitoring water levels all night and took the decision to evacuate 50 homes in Fochabers at about 0200 BST after 20 suffered flooding. (BBC News -- UK)
Qantas jet diverted again after midair mishap Sep 3, 2009
PERTH, Australia - A Qantas airliner damaged last year in a midair explosion and then a tarmac collision was diverted Wednesday during a flight from Singapore to Australia because of a fuel leak. The Boeing 747, carrying 290 passengers, landed in the city of Perth, on Australia's west coast, using three of its four engines after the fuel leak was detected four hours out of Singapore, Qantas spokeswoman Kristy McSweeney said ... Engineers had yet to decide whether the jet could continue across... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fuel leak forces Qantas jumbo down Sep 3, 2009
A Sydney-bound Qantas jumbo jet made an emergency landing in Perth yesterday after a fuel leak was detected four hours after it took off from Singapore ... "It arrived safely in Perth at 3.20pm.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
SAA daily Down Under Sep 2, 2009
Article By: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:29 South African Airways has increased its frequencies to Perth in Australia, and now flies non-stop to the city every day of the week ... In addition to the daily Perth flights SAA has six codeshare flights per week to Sydney operated by its partner, Qantas ... The Australia route is one of SAAs most popular routes, and in November SAA will celebrate its 52nd year of operations into Perth, making it the longest-serving foreign airline in Western Australia. (iAfrica.com)
Rich absent for Rising Star ceremony Sep 1, 2009
Ben Cousins also did not travel from Perth in 1996 when he won the Rising Star award. It has become standard practice for non-Victorian teams to keep their players at home for the Brownlow Medal count if they have made the grand final. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Australian Company Earnings Fell More-Than-Expected 7.8% in Second Quarter Aug 31, 2009
6 million ($493 million), and Perth- based Iluka Resources Ltd., the worlds largest zircon producer, reported a first-half loss of A$55. 8 million this month after writing down the value of two deposits in Australia and closing unprofitable mines. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Boks show up critics Aug 31, 2009
Which Springbok player got a perfect 10 after the Perth win ... We rate the Wallabies after their 32-25 loss to the Springboks in Perth on Saturday ... On Saturday in Perth the Springboks shrugged off the taunts, ignored their critics, and gave the rest of the rugby world the collective finger, writes iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Springboks stay up late before Tri-Nations tie against Australia Aug 29, 2009
Instead of going to bed early on the eve of todays Tri-Nations clash in Perth, the Springbok players have been told to stay up until 2am ... South Africa have only beaten the Wallabies twice on Australian soil since the Tri-Nations began in 1996 but both wins were at Perths Subiaco Oval ... Perth is the closest Australian state capital to South Africa and boasts a large expatriate community, giving the visiting Springboks a little taste of home. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Travelling blues continue for Dockers Aug 29, 2009
But the bad news to ponder over the off-season is how to arrest an appalling away record that continued on Saturday with another poor defeat away from Perth ... In a season that yielded six wins (the round-seven victory over Carlton on the Gold Coast was the only one outrside Perth) and a finish of 14th, Harvey rated Chris Tarrant's shift to defence as the major positive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Boks become night owls to avoid jetlag Aug 28, 2009
Renowned as road kill for much of the Tri-Nations, South Africa has only beaten the Wallabies twice in 16 Tests in Australia since the tournament kicked off in 1996 but both were in Perth, where they also forced a 14-14 draw in 2001 ... The Republic time zone is just six hours behind Perth, rather than eight hours behind Australia's east coast, and Matfield believes it and a large number of expats help make Subiaco Oval the closest thing to a Springbok home game away from Africa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Energy cos shrug off Ambani gas row Aug 25, 2009
The government is planning similar road shows at Calgary, London, Perth, and Brisbane. At present, only 50% of Indian sedimentary basins are under exploration. (India Times)
Everyday Low Fares from MAS returns Aug 24, 2009
Passengers can fly one way from Kuala Lumpur to Paris, Rome, Johannesburg or Cape Town at fares starting from RM1,078 and to Dubai from RM708, while the popular kangaroo routes are going from RM518 to Perth and RM829 to Melbourne. The best deals are available at , it said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Hooker nails 'ridiculous plan' Aug 24, 2009
Lives: Perth Height: 188cm Weight: 82kg. Coach: Alex Parnov. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Confidence still high at Perth Glory Aug 21, 2009
Perth midfielder Adriano Pellegrino admits the Glory are feeling pressure to perform following back to back losses to start the A-League season ... Perth tackle Newcastle Jets at ME Bank Stadium on Sunday and while the Glory are desperate for a win to kick-start their campaign, Pellegrino said the team remained calm relaxed ... Pellegrino said the two away games to start the season had been taxing but Perth would be a different outfit on their home turf. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Good trade relations insulate our economy, and trade is a two-way street. Aug 20, 2009
Lindsay Tanner - BusinessDay Blogs on WAtoday. Thursday, August 20, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Politicians to receive $1000 extra travel pay Aug 19, 2009
Perth is up 11 per cent but for Brisbane the increase is just 3. 4 per cent.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Aussie quadriplegic man granted right to die Aug 15, 2009
An Australian state Supreme Court ruled Friday that a nursing home in the west coast city of Perth must respect the 49-year-old patients decision to starve to death. His case adds to international arguments among euthanasia advocates, religious groups, lawyers and ethicists about where the states duty to preserve life ends. (MSNBC -- International)
Lonely Planet's top 10 beach holidays for families Aug 15, 2009
Just north of Fremantle and west of Perth in Western Australia, Cottesloe has a beautifully safe beach for kids to swim or snorkel at, and the weather always seems to be perfect. 3. (MSNBC -- Travel)
National costume or showgirl shocker? Aug 12, 2009
The designer, Perth-based Ruth Tarvydas, said with no national costume to draw from she was charged with finding inspiration from an Australian icon. Tarvydas loves the design and will be launching a mini-dress version at the Perth Fashion Festival next month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The debate about tackling climate change is coming to a climax in the Senate. Aug 12, 2009
If you take your blogs with a hint of spice, Daile Pepper will satisfy all your cravings for the latest on dating crazes, Perth s nightlife and health kicks. She ll feed you all the must-have knowledge for living, breathing, looking hot and socialising in this modern world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Socceroos expect to share duties as clubs beckon Aug 11, 2009
" All of Trapattoni's squad, with the exception of McDonald's Celtic team-mate Aiden McGeady, are based in England, including Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given, Wolves duo Kevin Doyle and Kevin Foley and Spurs' Robbie Keane. With Celtic opening their domestic campaign against Aberdeen on Saturday and facing a tough Champions League play-off encounter with Arsenal three days later, McDonald is unlikely to play a full game as he searches for a maiden international goal in 14 appearances for... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
You must be Yankin' our chain Aug 9, 2009
Picture taking the bus from Sydney to Perth once a month just to have your body belted like Danny Green's sparring partner. Then spare a thought for the team members who are pushing 40 years of age. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
India relaunches largest auction of oil, gas areas Aug 8, 2009
After Mumbai, roadshows will be held in Houston (August 20-21), Calgary (August 24-25), London (September 8-9), Perth (September 22) and Brisbane (September 24-25). Data centres have been set up at oil regulator DGH's office in Noida, on the outskirts of the national capital, London, Calgary, Houston and Perth, he said. (India Times)
Punters warmed by Dragons' fire as rivals feel the heat Aug 7, 2009
"Even the long-under-achieving Perth Glory held three times as much pre-competition money than Sydney, tightening from $11 in to $8.50.". send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New 10-pound Poms snap up tickets to Australia Aug 6, 2009
The tickets to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide were available for anyone with a valid working holiday Visa. Those who lined up but missed out were given vouchers worth STG50 ($A100) for STA flights and access to a STG459 ($A918) return airfare to Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Tropics a hot favourite for ex-MPs’ free flights Aug 4, 2009
The former South Australian Liberal Chris Gallus sent taxpayers a $7300 bill for six trips to Cairns totalling 23 nights, while the millionaire former Howard minister Geoff Prosser made six long-weekend flights to Broome costing $8842 from his base in Perth ... Among those to visit Hamilton Island were former ALP senator Ruth Webber, who spent three nights on the island at a cost of more than $4000 for the trip from Perth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Izzi ready to juggle? Yes Jul 31, 2009
His tales are spun from a mix of fact and fiction, with the truthful details from his travels to faraway destinations such as Zimbabwe, Nairobi and Perth. His imagination fills in the rest. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Sydney to get can-do image makeover Jul 30, 2009
FORGET Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth - Sydney must compete with. CONTRARY to popular belief, cities do not sell themselves - not even. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hall takes one step closer to the ring Jul 29, 2009
The fight will be Green s second since ending his shock one-year retirement with a second-round knockout of South Africa s Anthony van Niekerk in April at Perth s Challenge Stadium, and is for the vacant IBO cruiserweight world title. He s the current South American light-heavyweight champion so he s stepping up to cruiserweight as well, Green said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Women age gracefully!Single ladies over 30 Jul 29, 2009
Perth, Western Australia. This Wench Is Giving It One Last Try. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
It looks like the year of the Springbok Jul 28, 2009
Then they have a two-week gap before playing the Wallabies at Perth. The week before the Wallabies play the All Blacks at Sydney, so the home side will be backing up from an intense Test and then travelling to play the fresh Springboks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Crossing codes no easy task Jul 25, 2009
"Being away from the family gets to me sometimes, and as they're back in Perth, there are times when I don't see them for a while. It involves your wife dealing with kids by herself at home. At night when I'm in a hotel room, you can't help out. That can be frustrating. But I look at it with the realisation that I won't be here for a long time, and it's going to end. It could end next week, so I have just keep reinforcing the fact that you must take your opportunities.". And on the field, a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
