WA teen braves cold seas to fetch help, save family
A 13-year-old from Perth swam through cold, rough WA waters to fetch help after his mother and two younger siblings were swept out to sea, enabling a lifesaving rescue.
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WA bush doofs heighten fire risk as authorities clamp down on illegal raves
Authorities warn unsanctioned bush doofs in WA forests heighten fire risk as patrols intensify and fire bans tighten. Officials urge vigilance and reporting of potential fires.
Cyclone Mitchell Persists as Pilbara Coast Braces for Exmouth
Category three Cyclone Mitchell continues along WA’s Pilbara coast, with Karratha residents surveying overnight damage as authorities monitor its progress toward Exmouth.
Cyclone Mitchell nears Pilbara coast with category 3 warnings in place
Emergency warnings issued as Cyclone Mitchell tracks along Western Australia’s north-west coast, expected to stay at Category 3 with damaging winds and possible landfall between Exmouth and Onslow late Sunday.
Perth teen Austin Appelbee hailed as teenage ocean hero after daring coast ordeal
A 13-year-old from Western Australia is being hailed as a teenage ocean hero after a perilous surf incident that tested his courage and moved a community.
David Genat lands Survivor hosting role amid talk of luck
WA-born model-turned-reality winner David Genat takes on a new Survivor hosting gig, with industry watchers weighing his ongoing run of fortunate breaks and what it means for the show.
Daisy Ridley stars in WA zombie thriller We Bury The Dead
Daisy Ridley leads the Western Australian zombie thriller We Bury The Dead, directed by Zak Hilditch, filmed in Albany. Here’s what’s known and what isn’t yet clear.
Hardie stars as WA chase Shield win against Tasmania
Western Australia are within striking distance of victory against Tasmania in a Sheffield Shield clash as Aaron Hardie spearheads the chase for a pivotal win.
Mitchell to threaten Pilbara as severe cyclone looms
Tropical cyclone Mitchell strengthens off Western Australia, with forecasters predicting a reach to severe category three before landfall in the Pilbara. Warnings and preparations advised.
Perth property surge lifts homes into seven-figure territory in a year
Perth’s housing market has surged over the past year, with some properties nearing seven figures in fringe suburbs, prompting questions about affordability, supply, and future demand.