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Infighting and dissent: Inquiry into scandal-plagued council to go public

The inquiry comes after Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi failed to disclose travel and accommodation gifts, and reports of infighting and dissent.

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The inquiry into the scandal-plagued City of Perth will hold its first public hearings in August.

New laws allow terror suspects to be held without charge for 14 days

Western Australia's laws to deal with terrorists will be hardened under new legislation to go before state parliament.

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WA has had detention laws since 2005, after a string of bombings, including those in Bali and London.

Nowhere to hide: Proposal for see-through recycling bins

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Transparent recycling bins could soon be seen in the Adelaide CBD.

Council votes over controversial shark nets for best-known beach

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A shark net at Cottesloe Beach, one of Perth's major tourist attractions, has been under consideration by the council for several years.

Mike Nahan resigns as leader of WA Liberal Party

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West Australian opposition leader Mike Nahan has confirmed he will step down from the Liberal party leadership.

A city is spending over $400,000 on a toilet because of Instagrammers

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This little blue boat shed on the Swan River is Perth's most photographed tourist attraction.