Horrific details of alleged sexual abuse in Pilbara emerge as trial begins

[WA Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, 22nd November, 2018 AM News Update [The historic abuse case was heard in the District Court on Wednesday. ]( [Horrific details of alleged sexual abuse in Pilbara emerge as trial begins]( BY Heather McNeill A man and woman are on trial in the Perth District Court charged with historical sexual abuse against the woman's niece. --------------------------------------------------------------- Top stories [Why these 'crude' concrete liners have been installed at WA Parliament House]( A number of concrete liners have been installed in the forecourt of Parliament House as "Hostile Vehicle Mitigation" infrastructure. 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