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Man dies after being bitten by shark off Western Australian coast
Government department says man was in the water around Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre sharkGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA male diver aged in his 30s has died after being bitten by a shark in Western Australia. The state’s police force confirmed on Saturday afternoon that the 35-year-old man had died, after being treated by paramedics at the scene for more than two hours.
Man dies after being bitten by shark off Western Australian coast
Government department says man was in the water around Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre sharkGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA male diver aged in his 30s has died after being bitten by a shark in Western Australia. The state’s police force confirmed on Saturday afternoon that the 35-year-old man had died, after being treated by paramedics at the scene for more than two hours.
Shark kills diver off Western Australia
Shark kills diver off Western Australia This is Australia's fourth fatal shark attack this year. A shark killed a diver off the coast of Western Australia on Saturday (Jun 6), police said, the country's fourth fatal shark attack this year. The man in his 30s was attacked by a 4.5m shark off Michaelmas Island, southeast of Perth, ambulance services and the Western Australian government said.
BHP admits to stalled emissions reductions as WA premier says miners have ‘moral obligation’ to decarbonise
BHP has admitted to delays in its emissions reduction efforts, according to an investigation based on leaked documents. The company's head of WA iron ore operations could not provide a firm timeline for replacing diesel trucks, raising concerns about Australia's national emissions targets. This comes as the Western Australian premier has stressed that miners have a "moral obligation" to decarbonise.
Elusive gull drifts thousands of kilometres off course to Australia, turning birdwatching into ‘extreme sport’
‘Twitchers’ rush to coastal Western Australia to see black-headed gull, which usually flies between Europe and AsiaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA lone seabird has caused a stir in the nation’s birdwatching community after landing on the Western Australian coast, thousands of kilometres off its usual migratory flight path. The black-headed gull, which usually flies between Europe and Asia, has been spotted in the coastal city of Geraldton.
‘Significant’ storm to hammer millions in WA and bring icy weather to NSW, Victoria and SA
Bureau of Meteorology says WA residents should brace for wind gusts higher than 125km/h – the strength of category two cyclonesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA major storm system bearing down on millions of Western Australians on Saturday is bringing cyclone-strength winds, and is set to deliver a “wintry blast” to the east of the country early next week.Residents across WA’s populated south-west were warned to tie down loose items and prepare for destructive wind...
Breaking: Diver dies after bite by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany, WA
Diver dies after attack by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 3:18pm A male diver has died after he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark off the southern Western Australian coast, WA police have confirmed. The 35-year-old man was taken by boat to shore after emergency services responded to reports of a shark attack at 11:25am, local time, on Saturday. The man was spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was attacked, according to police.
GST push to follow SA budget, treasurer says
GST push to follow SA budget, treasurer says — but opposition wants it spent on debt Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 6:19pm In short: Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis is pushing to secure SA's share of GST money, which will account for around 30 per cent of state revenue in the next financial year. The opposition says a recent GST "windfall" should be used to counter the state's debt, which is expected to hit $53 billion within the next few years. The federal government's "no worse off" guarantee to compensate...
Former WA Police officer 'gutted' after compensation for horrific injury denied
Former WA Australian of the Year Paul Litherland sustained severe physical and psychological injuries when he was hit by a car while serving in the WA Police in 2004. He says he was told that when he left the force, he would be eligible for post-service medical compensation for his ongoing medical costs, but his claim was recently denied by the state government's insurer. Police Minister Reece Whitby says he has asked the insurer to look into Mr Litherland's case, describing him as a...
Sydney's new international airport to welcome first passengers in October
Sydney's new international airport to welcome first passengers in October Singapore Airlines will launch daily services to the city-state on Nov 23. Its flights will depart just before midnight, taking advantage of the lack of curfew. Sydney's new A$5.6 billion (US$3.6 billion) airport will open to passengers in October after more than a decade of planning, adding red-eye flight options from Australia's largest city as the existing hub operates under night curfew restrictions.