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Perth MusicWA vote sends out shock waves
3pointsTHE West Australian Nationals are being frantically courted by Liberals and Labor after a dramatic cliffhanger election has dealt a potential death blow to the ALP's across-the-nation grip on power.
Hung parliament 'seems certain' in West Australian
3pointsWITH WA facing a hung parliament - neither major party able to govern in its own right - National Party leader Brendon Grylls has emerged as the unlikely key to power in WA.
Support cross-dressers for Red Cross
2pointsToday is Cross Dress for Red Cross Day so if you haven't made most of the excuse to do that, make sure you support those who have.
Labor loses power in nail-biting WA vote
1pointsThe Labor Party has lost its outright majority in Western Australia, breaking the party's hold on state, territory and federal governments around the country.
One man blows $555m hole in budget over luxury car
1pointsThe Senate this morning blew a $555 million hole in the federal budget when it defeated an increase in the luxury car tax.
Australia's climate record a poor joke
1pointsCLIMATE change is the most significant challenge facing the global economy over the coming decades. The basic science of global warming is simple, and has been understood for over 100 years.
Access 31- Liquidation at last.
1pointsCommunity television station Access 31 has been forced into liquidation...
Six days out, Labor launches its campaign
1pointsThe West Australian Premier Alan Carpenter has officially launched Labor's election campaign, focussing on public transport, just six days out from the poll.
Why have the media missed the sister act?
1pointsWhy haven't the media jumped on the 'sister act' in this election - two MacTiernans running in opposing parties? Minister Alannah MacTiernan and sister Diana are in Labor and Greens WA camps, raising public transport issues such as light rail.
The Real Healthcare Crisis Part 3B
1pointsWithin the Western Australian, Health sector there are several very dirty and offensive words that all staff are counselled against using in public or in private. I am going to give them all plenty of air now and let my fellow Cit J's decide if I ...
Aussies stranded in Thailand
1pointsAbout 15,000 passengers were stranded on the holiday isle of Phuket today as hundreds of anti-government protesters blocked access to the island's airport, officials said.
A heartbeat away from President?
1pointsGiven the age factor in this election, Sarah Palin, John McCain's newly announced running mate, may well be just a heartbeat away from being the most powerful person in the world in a short time.
Linking the 'burbs is key to uptake
1pointsIn the UK mini buses link the suburbs to rail. In Europe it's light rail linking to main train stations. Why can't it be done in WA? Greens WA Senator Scott Ludlam calls for such a network and there's already research backing viability.
Mike Carlton sacked for striking
1pointsRADIO broadcaster and Sydney Morning Herald columnist Mike Carlton has been sacked for refusing to write his weekly column during a strike.
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