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Thousands without power after intense storm lashes WA
Thousands without power in WA after intense storm but worst of weather yet to hit Sun 31 May 2026 at 12:19pm Thousands of homes are without power across Western Australia's south including Perth, after an intense storm crossed the coast overnight, but residents have been warned the worst of the weather is yet to come. About 8,000 homes in the South West and a further 2,000 in the Perth metropolitan area were affected by the outages. Western Power expects to restore services to most of the...
WA storm cuts power to thousands as wild weekend weather continues
Wild weather is continuing to hammer southern WA, with trees and power lines brought down by strong winds and emergency crews dealing with hundreds of calls for help. Western Power figures show at least 30,000 customers have been hit by outages, with more than 250 storm-related outages in the South West. Fremantle's WA Day festival has been cancelled, and a new severe weather warning has been issued for the Great Southern, Central Wheatbelt and southern Goldfields regions.
Thousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WA
Wind gusts up to 125km/h forecast to hit city as residents urged to stay away from windowsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of thousands of residents have been left without power in Perth as an intense storm lashed Australia’s west coast, with authorities warning on Sunday morning the worst was still to come. The powerful weather event was forecast to bring wind gusts of up to 125km/h to Perth and communities along Western Australia’s coast.
Person dies after contracting rare mosquito-borne disease in WA
Traveller dies after contracting Murray Valley Encephalitis in WA Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 2:16pm In short: One person has died after contracting a rare mosquito-borne illness in Western Australia's north.
NSW Police signals body-worn cameras change after Four Corners investigation
NSW Police flags move to mandatory use of body-worn cameras after Four Corners investigation Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 3:46pm In short: Officers using a police power will be obliged to immediately start recording using body-worn cameras, under operating changes flagged by NSW Police. It comes after a Four Corners investigation revealed a number of disturbing cases of police brutality since 2020. The change will bring NSW into line with all other Australian states except for WA, which maintains a...
WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas says One Nation deserves 'respect'
WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas says One Nation deserves "respect" and ignoring the party would be like "ignoring the will of the people". Mr Zempilas says he has an "open mind" about finding a way to work with the party. In a speech to the business community, the WA Liberal leader outlined six policy commitments, including building a new hospital at Yanchep and extending Sunday trading hours.
Copper thieves are more brazen and taking exceptional risks, demolition experts say
Copper theft on demolition sites now commonplace and costing thousands, contractors say Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 4:49pm In short: Copper theft from demolition sites is now the norm, Perth demolition contractor Steve King says. Thieves appear to be gambling with their health and safety, risking electrocution, falls and asbestos exposure to get the scrap metal. Legislation introduced in 2020 to monitor the sale of scrap copper does not appear to have had much effect on theft.
UK PM says Musk 'trying to whip up division' over student's murder
British PM Keir Starmer says Elon Musk 'trying to whip up division' over student's murder Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 12:13am In short: British PM Keir Starmer accused Elon Musk of "trying to whip up division" in Britain following anger over the police handling of the murder of Henry Nowak. The teenager's death has spurred claims by activists and politicians that there is bias against white people in the justice system, after it emerged Mr Nowak was accused of racism and handcuffed while dying of stab...
Water Corp says maintenance of 54,000km of pipes a challenge amid complaints
Water Corp defends response to leaks and sewage spills amid flood of complaints Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 4:51pm In short: A wheatbelt water tank with water pumped about 400km from Perth has been leaking for two years, leaving local residents frustrated at the waste. Locals say efforts to get the Water Corp to fix the leak have, until recently, gone unanswered. Water Corp CEO Pat Donovan said the leak became more serious in May and it has taken time to engage a contractor to do repairs.
Maths genius, devoted mum, headline-making CEO on King's Birthday Honours roll
Almost 950 'outstanding' Australians on 2026 King's Birthday Honours list Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 10:19pm In short: The 2026 King's Birthday Honours showcase 949 Australians. Recipients are nominated by the public and recommended to the Governor-General by the independent Council for the Order of Australia. A significant gender imbalance remains, with 230 women and 471 men in the general division.