Western Australia

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Perth, WA
Perth dad admits to accidentally starting fire that blazed across Baldivis
7news.com.au - Pip Christmass
A Perth father has apologised for accidentally starting a fire that ripped through Baldivis and surrounding suburbs on Thursday. James Hamling, from …
1 hour ago
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Tennis
When Rafael Nadal won't set foot on the court, it's time to start asking serious questions
abc.net.au - Clint Thomas
When the international stars of the ATP circuit hit town earlier this month, they enjoyed Perth's usual sun-kissed hospitality with a tour of …
7 hours ago
Frank Lister
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Perth, WA
Bushfire threatens lives and homes south of Perth
sbs.com.au - SBS News
A bushfire burning south of Perth is threatening homes and people in the area, with about 180 firefighters battling the blaze. An emergency warning …
12 hours ago
The Telegraph
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Australia
'If you're told to leave, you must leave': mass evacuations as Australia's bushfires intensify
The Telegraph - By Giovanni Torre
Australian authorities urged another mass evacuation across the heavily populated southeast on Thursday as a return of hot weather fanned huge bushfires threatening several towns and communities. Victoria
16 hours ago
Tim H
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Australia
NAIA Champion Soccer Player's Body Devoured By Sharks After Drowning
tmz.com - TMZ Staff
The body of a 21-year-old college soccer player was found being devoured by sharks in Western Australia ... after the man went missing in the ocean …
15 hours ago
Perth, WA
Man apologises on live TV for starting fire in Baldivis south of Perth
news.com.au - Sarah McPhee
Identified as James, the man was asked by Nine reporter Kamin Gock this morning to explain what happened yesterday afternoon in Baldivis, about 45km …
6 hours ago
Daily Mail
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World News
Surfer is found being EATEN by three sharks by rescuers hunting another man
dailymail.co.uk - By Lauren Ferri For Daily Mail Australia Tim Stickings For Mailonline
A surfer was found being devoured by three sharks by Australian emergency crews who were searching for another missing diver. Eric Birighitti's …
17 hours ago
9News
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GoPro
GoPro footage of base jumpers leaping from Perth's Exchange Tower released
9news.com.au - 9News
GoPro footage of an infamous jump that saw four men cop heavy fines after parachuting from a Perth building has been released.The footage was taken …
20 hours ago
Frank Lister
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Bushfire
Bushfire emergency near Baldivis south of Perth damages buildings, threatens Kwinana Freeway - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting
abc.net.au
A bushfire emergency has damaged several buildings and is threatening lives and homes across Perth's south-eastern suburbs, with the city's main …
21 hours ago
Perth, WA
Bushfire emergency south of Perth
7news.com.au - AAP
An emergency warning remains in place for a bushfire threatening lives and homes across a string of suburbs in Perth's south. About 180 firefighters …
15 hours ago
Perth, WA
Audience To See A 'Different Monika Kos' As Veteran TV Presenter Takes On New Role
10daily.com.au - Peter Devlin
Perth knows Monika Kos, but viewers will see a ‘different side’ of the West Aussie media stalwart when she takes to the 10 News First Perth set on …
10 hours ago
Bushfire
Emergency warning for south of Perth as bushfire jumps Kwinana Freeway
watoday.com.au - Hannah Barry
“The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as fire has jumped the Kwinana freeway.” Homes in Hawkesbury Retreat, St Claire Gardens and Malata …
1 hour ago
9News
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Sailing
Five sharks circle boat off WA coast
9news.com.au - 9News
Having a shark circle your boat is a fascinating experience, if not a little nerve-racking.So imagine having five sharks surrounding your boat.That …
4 hours ago
Perth Glory
Bruno talks goals, Adelaide, tennis and Batistuta
perthglory.com.au - www.perthglory.com.au
He's scored four goals in the last four games, made more appearances at the ATP Cup tennis than some of the actual competitors and is looking forward …
5 hours ago
Perth, WA
Closed by fire for 12 straight days, WA’s Eyre Highway has just reopened for the first time in 2020
perthnow.com.au - PerthNow
Hundreds of drivers have received the news they have been waiting for this morning, with emergency services opening the Eyre Highway for the first …
5 hours ago
Perth, WA
Singapore student arrested for allegedly trying to bring child sex doll into Perth
7news.com.au - Pip Christmass
A student from Singapore has been arrested for allegedly trying to bring a child-like sex doll into Perth. Australian Federal Police searched the …
3 hours ago
Bloomberg
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Oil
Top Quality Crude Offered Near $100 a Barrel on New Ship Rules
Bloomberg - Serene Cheong
Just shy of $100 a barrel -- that’s the asking price for a type of crude that’s become prized thanks to the scramble for cleaner-burning …
22 hours ago
Frank Lister
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Indigenous Australians
Threat remains for bushfire south of Perth, authorities warn
sbs.com.au
More than 40 West Australians spent Thursday night at an evacuation centre after an out of control bushfire raged east of the coastal town of …
2 hours ago
Perth, WA
Mediaweek Industry Awards: Best Breakfast Radio Show Perth
mediaweek.com.au - Mediaweek
It has been a rollercoaster year for the Perth outpost that forms part of the Triple M network without being branded with network signage. For some …
8 hours ago
Forbes
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Tropical Cyclones
Tropical Cyclone Landfalls Around the World Over the Past 50 years
Forbes - Roger Pielke
Note: This column is co-authored by atmospheric scientist Ryan Maue, @RyanMaue In 2019 the three most costly catastrophes were the consequence of tropical cyclones, according to the reinsurance company
17 hours ago
the_manolus
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Australia
Should you go to Australia during the fires? In some areas, no, U.S. says
Los Angeles Times - Mary Forgione
Americans planning to visit popular sites in Australia affected by fires or poor air quality should postpone their visit until the disaster has passed, the U.S. State Department said in travel advisory
10 hours ago
Yahoo Australia
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Perth, WA
'I still feel sick': Man's heartfelt apology after setting ferocious WA fire
yahoo.com - Yahoo News Australia and agencies
A West Australian man has issued a heartfelt apology for accidentally sparking a fire south of Perth. A Watch and Act was put into place by WA’s …
Now
AFAR Media
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Koala
Australia Fires: What to Know if You're Traveling and How to Help
AFAR Media - Laura Dannen Redman
“I won’t sugarcoat this though—our wildlife has suffered terribly,” says Duffy. “The only good thing that can come of this is renewed determination …
6 hours ago
Frank Lister
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You had an opportunity to an act policy to deal with rising carbon dioxide emissions and chose the coal industry. What a wasted effort fighting fires now that we could’ve avoided decades ago if you h …
Tony Abbott
Tony Abbott joins volunteers in bushfire fight south of Canberra
perthnow.com.au - PerthNow
4 hours ago
AE Torres
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Travel
Qantas flight skids off runway and ends up stuck in mud
independent.co.uk - Cathy Adams
A Qantas flight skidded off the runway and ended up stuck in mud during heavy rain. Flight QF2650, which flew from Perth in Western Australia to …
19 hours ago
Philanthropy
Minderoo Foundation Pledges $48 Million for Australian Bushfire Relief
philanthropynewsdigest.org - Candid
The Minderoo Foundation in Nedlands, Western Australia, has pledged up to AU$70 million ($48 million) in support of response, recovery, and …
15 hours ago
Skyscrapers
New footage of hair-raising base jump off Perth city skyscraper emerges
7news.com.au - Pip Christmass
New video has emerged of daredevils throwing themselves off a skyscraper in Perth's CBD. The base jumpers can be seen smiling and high-fiving, before …
21 hours ago
Sky News Australia
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Australia
Emergency crews kept busy as extreme weather fans bushfires across the country | Sky News Australia
Sky News Australia
Emergency crews are being kept busy as extreme weather returns to fan bushfires burning across the country. Blazes are burning in South Australia, …
Now
Perth, WA
Perth BASE jumpers release footage of infamous Exchange Tower fall
watoday.com.au - Hannah Barry
The owner of the GoPro is the last to jump, and as he lands, the men can be seen quickly packing up their parachutes and running from the Elizabeth …
22 hours ago
9News
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Perth, WA
Man charged with trying to import child-like sex doll into WA
9news.com.au - 9News
A 26-year-old Singaporean national has been charged in Perth over the importation of a silicone sex doll made to look like a child.The man, who is in …
4 hours ago