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School principal sentenced for indecent assault of girl

Geoffrey Noel MacNicol, a former primary school principal, received a suspended sentence for the indecent assault of a 12-year-old. The magistrate described the act as 'predatory and exploitative'. Read the full court details.

High fuel loads near Canberra hospital spark fire fears

A veteran volunteer firefighter warns dangerously high fuel loads, including combustible African lovegrass, surrounding North Canberra Hospital pose a severe bushfire threat. Authorities say mitigation work is planned.

Kalamunda Bushfire Emergency: Leave Now

A bushfire threatening lives and homes in Perth's Kalamunda and Maida Vale areas has triggered an Emergency Warning. Residents must act immediately. An evacuation centre is open in High Wycombe.

Warnbro bushfire: Train line closed, roads shut

A major bushfire near Warnbro station has forced the closure of the Mandurah train line and key roads. Over 100 firefighters are battling the out-of-control blaze, with residents warned of ember attacks. Read the latest updates and safety advice.

Boddington Bushfire Alert on Christmas Day

A major bushfire is threatening the Boddington gold mine and town south-east of Perth. An Emergency Warning is in place. It is too late to leave. Read the latest updates and survival advice.

Emergency Bushfire Warning for Boddington Gold Mine

An out-of-control bushfire near Boddington Gold Mine has triggered an Emergency Warning. Over 300 hectares burnt. Residents and workers urged to leave immediately. Latest updates and safety advice.

Teen girls sentenced for Warilla woman's stabbing death

Four teenagers have been sentenced over the fatal stabbing of mother Kristie Mcbride in a Warrawong street fight. The Supreme Court heard the fatal blow was struck in self-defence but with excessive force.

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