PerthNow | Outback Way: Coalition of councils seeks $500 million to complete Perth to Cairns shortcut PerthNow Tourists will be able to drive from Cairns to Perth on “Australia's longest short cut” if a coalition of outback councils can secure the $500 million needed to seal the final 1400km of dirt road. Linking WA's Goldfields to central Queensland, the ... WA Supreme Court appoints new judge How WA Labor has changed its tune on Barnett government projects since coming to power What the demise of the shepherds of old can tell us about automation |