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Authorities are on high alert as hot and windy conditions pose extreme fire threats in three states. (HANDOUT/CFA)
Australia
William Ton and Adrian Black

Fire bans in place as states brace for Xmas heatwave

Three states face extreme fire conditions over the Christmas break as a wave of hot and dry weather prompts total fire bans and likely power outages.

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Haunting CCTV captures the moment a house goes up in flames with a four-year-old trapped inside.
Western Australia
Digital Staff

‘Hell on earth’: Neighbours share anguish after four-year-old dies in house fire

‘I’ve never seen anything like that before in my life, and I never want to see it again.’

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Gracie Piscopo has broken her silence for the first time since the father of her child was convicted of murder.
Western Australia
Shannon Hampton

Perth influencer speaks for first time since murder verdict

Gracie Piscopo has broken her silence for the first time since the father of her child was convicted of murder.

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Two children remain in hospital after being hit by a car during an afternoon bike ride in Perth’s northern suburbs.
Western Australia
Rachel Tassicker

Horror as two children hit by 4WD during afternoon bike ride

CCTV vision captured the boys, aged 8 and 11, riding around a corner moments before the tragedy.

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Matildas captain Sam Kerr has arrived in Perth for Christmas alongside her pregnant fiance Kristie Mewis in a rare glimpse at the American’s baby bump.
Western Australia
Zach Margolius

Sam Kerr and pregnant fiance touch down in Perth

FIRST PICS: Matildas captain Sam Kerr has arrived in Perth for Christmas alongside her pregnant fiance Kristie Mewis in a rare glimpse at the American’s baby bump.

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A child has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Perth’s northern suburbs.
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Western Australia
Jessica Evensen

Two children rushed to hospital after being hit by 4WD

Two children riding bikes were struck by the car.

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An out-of-control bushfire in Port Kennedy has been downgraded to a watch and act alert as firefighters battle the blaze with backburning operations.
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Western Australia
Jessica Evensen

Major update to out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s south

The bushfire was first reported at 1.38pm on Tuesday afternoon, but was declared ‘contained and under control’ by about 8pm.

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A punter almost missed out on his six-figure winnings after leaving a Super66 ticket hanging on the fridge for almost a year.
Western Australia
Troy de Ruyter

Lucky punter claims his Lotto winnings just in time

A Mandurah man almost missed out on his six-figure winnings after leaving a Super66 ticket hanging on the fridge for almost a year.

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A car crashed through the brick wall of the Old Courthouse Museum in Narrogin on December 17. Hannah Whitehead
Western Australia
Eliza Kavanagh

Old Courthouse Museum damaged in car crash, two injured

Two elderly people were taken to hospital following a serious crash in Narrogin in which a car smashed through a brick wall.

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This Grove St Morawa home sold for $2000.
Property
Kim Macdonald

WA home sells for $2k as Perth buyers struggle in hot market

Perth’s hot property market may on the verge of overheating, but there are still some WA homes available for the less than the price of a clapped-out used car.

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The incident unfolded at Karrinyup Shopping Centre.
Western Australia
Jerrie Demasi

Horror as man allegedly threatens shoppers with tomahawk

The man allegedly approached a teen and struck her with the weapon before stealing her vehicle and speeding away.

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The store will be in Farrington Centre on Murdoch Drive and some social media users are worried it will create a “traffic nightmare” situated near a roundabout.
Western Australia
Ella Loneragan

Starbucks to open THIRD Perth store in southern suburb

The iconic coffee chain already has stores in Piara Waters and Clarkson.

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Vision has emerged of a highly venomous snake lurking at a popular shopping complex.
Western Australia
Zach Margolius

Deadly snake spotted at busy Perth shopping complex

Vision has emerged of a highly venomous snake lurking at a popular shopping complex.

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A 32-year-old woman has been found dead inside a home in the Kimberley Region of WA.
Western Australia
Molly Magennis

Woman found dead in WA home following reports of ‘disturbance’

The 32-year-old was found unresponsive by police and could not be saved.

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WAIS chair Neale Fong said the current board was appalled by the allegations and the impact on athletes.
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Western Australia
Emily Moulton and Joe Spagnolo

WA Premier speaks on ex-WAIS pole vault coach claims

WA Police are looking into claims of ‘potential criminal conduct’ involving ex-pole vault coach Alex Parnov in the wake of allegations he preyed on young female athletes - including gold medallist Nina Kennedy.

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