‘Too late to leave’: Fires rage in WA
Two separate bushfires in WA’s southwest are threatening buildings as people are told it is too late to leave.
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‘Perfect storm’: Australia Day warning
Emergency services are bracing for a ‘perfect storm’ this Australia Day long weekend, with people expected to flock to beaches and waterways.
Australian of the Year finalists revealed
From an internationally acclaimed musician to a pioneer in child protection, these are the nominees for Australian of the Year 2025.
’Mini tornado’ destroys homes in freak storm
Several homes have been destroyed after a freak storm unexpectedly tore through a remote town on Thursday night.
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Friends find car keys after they were washed away by the ocean
This beach day turned into panic after the sea swallowed up this pairs car keys.
Daredevil wakeboards through flooded storm drains
After Tropical Cyclone Sean broke a nearly 20-year rainfall record, this daring local made the best of it.
Millions lashed by record-breaking rain
A tropical cyclone has brought record-breaking rain, with one area recording 274mm of rain in just 24 hours.
Family breaks silence after horror crash
The family of a driver who killed four people, including himself, in a head-on collision along a major highway have broken their silence for the first time.
‘Threat to lives’: Tropical cyclone intensifies
One state has been dealt a double blow as a tropical cyclone smashes the northern region, while residents in the south have been rocked by an earthquake.
‘Despicable’: Major Aus bank to close branches
Bank of Queensland confirms several branches will close its doors for the last time in a number of weeks.
Aussie mum warns about unpredictable dogs near children
A four-year-old girl is recovering after being viciously mauled by a Rottweiler at a WA beach while on holiday with her family.
Warning as Cyclone Sean closes in
Residents in one state have been warned to bunker down as tropical cyclone Sean sweeps over the region, bringing blistering winds and heavy rain.
5yo critical after crushed by parking meter
A five-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after a disused parking meter fell on him.
Man sues state for ‘horror’ childhood abuse
A man who alleges he was repeatedly abused while a ward of the state has told a court his life was full of “nastiness, hate and sexual abuse”.
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