Disaster and Emergency
- Australia
Out-of-control blaze threatens lives in Perth’s south
A bushfire is threatening homes in Perth’s south, with firefighters warning residents to remain on high alert and look out…
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REVEALED: More than 70 WA powerline bays pose fire risk
More than 70 powerline bays in bushfire-prone WA are at risk of ‘coming together’ and ‘clashing’ in the same way…
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Huge air tanker arrives in WA to tackle bushfire season
A large air tanker, capable of carrying more than 15,000 litres of fire suppressant or water, has arrived at the…
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Cops start tearing up yard in search for brickie’s body
Forensic officers and detectives remain at the scene of a Mount Lawley home, re-commencing their search efforts for the body…
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Great Southern firefighters in terrifying bushfire burnover
Firefighters have survived a terrifying highway burnover during a blaze north-east of Albany — saved by truck equipment upgrades prompted…
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Concerns held for elderly woman missing in Perth’s south
Police have appealed for public help to find an elderly woman who has gone missing from her Rockingham home. An…
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ACT NOW! Residents told ‘evacuate’ homes south of Goomalling
UPDATE: The emergency warning has been downgraded to a watch and act alert. A bushfire emergency warning has been issued…
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Man seriously burnt in explosion at home in Perth’s east
A man has received serious burns in an explosion at a home in Perth’s south-east, with the force of the…
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Hundreds of mourners gather for Cassius Turvey’s funeral
Cassius Turvey’s heartbreaking funeral service has been held, with mourners still struggling to comprehend the violent, tragic end to such…
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Virgin flight makes emergency landing at Perth Airport
A Virgin flight has landed safely at Perth Airport after a mid-air scare in which a plane headed to the…
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