Western Australia

An elderly woman has died in an alleged murder at an aged care home in Perth.
Western Australia
Sarah Keszler

Elderly woman allegedly murdered at aged care home in Perth

Another woman has been taken into police custody.

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At least two houses are feared lost as a string of bushfires sweep Western Australia. (HANDOUT/WESTERN AUSTRALIA POLICE FORCE)
Western Australia
Alex Mitchell

Homes feared lost as bushfires spread in west

Homes have reportedly been lost as a string of bushfires spread in Western Australia, with residents in many areas warned it is too late to evacuate.

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Marble Bar storm MUST CREDIT Stephen Mason
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Western Australia
Jessica Evensen and Jake Dietsch

Terrifying moment ‘tornado’ destroyed homes in WA town

A local said he was driving when he saw the tornado tear off a roof and ‘spin it around’.

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Police are investigating the sudden death of a two-month-old infant.
Australia
Max Corstorphan

Two-month-old baby found with serious injuries dies

A two-month-old baby has died after being found by police at a property with life-threatening injuries. 

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A womanclung to a car with a child inside as it was stolen in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Wednesday.
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Major update after alleged thief steals two cars with children inside

A mother was dragged for metres and seriously injured trying to stop one of the allege thefts.

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Surfer Dale Kittow was lucky to escape unharmed when a shark charged at him, taking a chunk from his board near Albany.
Western Australia
Rachel Tassicker and Bryce Luff

Aussie surfer’s ‘miracle’ escape as shark bites huge chunk from his board

The 37-year-old escaped by striking the shark when it charged at him.

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Fire along Karel Avenue. Riley Churchman
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Western Australia
Jessica Evensen

Residents warned to stay alert over bushfire near schools

City of Melville residents have been warned to stay alert as firefighters contain a suburban bushfire just metres from two prestigious schools.

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Tyron Smith died in hospital after he was injured during a confrontation with a homeowner when he broke into a Kalgoorlie property.
Western Australia
Lucy Murray and Bryce Luff

Why police did not charge homeowner over death of armed intruder

A 20-year-old man died after a confrontation at a property he broke into.

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Sammy, aged five, died after being crushed by a parking meter in Bunbury.
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Boy killed in parking meter tragedy identified as ‘cheeky, playful’ child

Family members say the five-year-old ‘brought so much joy’.

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Mount Magnet chief executive Kelvin Matthews.
Western Australia
Matthew Paddick

Ex-CEO dies aged 68 following devastating diagnosis

The West Aussie had recently resigned from his role at the shire.

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The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre has been closed after a boy was crushed by a disused parking meter.
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Tragic details emerge after boy crushed to death by parking meter

The terrible accident occurred at a museum south of Perth.

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A deadly brain-eating amoeba lurks in freshwater swimming holes – here’s what you need to know.
Western Australia
Hayley Taylor

Warning as brain-eating amoeba found in WA waterways

Hot weather has caused the deadly organism to spread. Here’s what you should know.

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Senior cricket umpire Tony DeNobrega has been seriously hurt during a third-grade WASTCA match in North Perth.
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Major change for umpire injured in freak cricket accident

The veteran official spent two nights in hospital with severe bruising and swelling.

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The family of the driver who deliberately drove on the wrong side of the road and killed four people, including himself, has offered their condolences.
Western Australia
Caleb Runciman

Family of killer driver extend condolences to victims

The family of the driver who deliberately drove on the wrong side of the road and killed four people, including himself, has offered their condolences ‘for families involved in this heartbreaking tragedy’.

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Sean has been upgraded to a category 3.
Western Australia
Sarah Keszler

Cyclone intensifies as it smashes northern Australian coast

The tropical cyclone is expected to reach category 4 strength by Monday night.

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