Charities urge WA to check on neighbours this Christmas
Welfare groups warn of increasing financial hardship in WA this festive season. Anglicare CEO calls for community vigilance as emergency relief requests surge. #Christmas #CostOfLiving
Welfare groups warn of increasing financial hardship in WA this festive season. Anglicare CEO calls for community vigilance as emergency relief requests surge. #Christmas #CostOfLiving
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.
The West Australian confirms its print edition will not publish on Christmas Day, returning with a special Boxing Day issue. Stay updated online at thewest.com.au.
Pillow Talk's massive Boxing Day sale is here, with discounts of up to 50% on over 1,000 items including bedding, furniture, and beach gear. The preview is live now, with the main event starting December 26. Snag a bargain!
Boxing Day sales have launched early across Australia with unprecedented discounts on tech, fashion, homewares and travel. Discover the best deals from Big W, Kogan, Forty Winks and more before they sell out.
Geraldton is set for a sweltering 43-degree Christmas Day, capping off a severe heatwave. Find out how the city plans to cope and the record it's chasing.
Kogan's massive Boxing Day sale for 2025 has launched early, offering discounts up to 70% on TVs, tech, homewares and more. Shop the bargains now before they're gone.
Your essential guide to Geelong's Christmas and New Year trading hours for 2023. Find out when supermarkets, shops, and services are open over the festive season.
Australian homewares label Miss Amara has kicked off an early Boxing Day sale, slashing up to 50% off stylish, washable rugs. Discover top picks for every room.
Central Coast woman Maree Jenner, living with dwarfism, shares her journey from being told she couldn't be a nurse or teacher to becoming an Australian ambassador for International Day of People With Disability. Discover the ongoing fight for true inclusi
A devastating bushfire in West River has burnt over 4000 hectares and claimed the life of deputy shire president Mark Mudie. Firefighters are working overtime to bring the serious blaze under control. Read the latest updates.
Out-of-control bushfire threatens WA homes. Residents in Bluff Point, Spalding, Sunset Beach urged to evacuate immediately. Over 3000 properties affected by power outages.
Emergency warning issued for northern Geraldton as firefighters battle out-of-control bushfire amid 42C heat. Evacuation centres open as 605 properties lose power.
This International Volunteer Day, Australians are urged to move beyond gratitude and offer practical support to the community volunteers who are the backbone of our towns, especially as we face another high-risk summer season.
A major emergency operation is underway at Tank Cave near Mount Gambier after a diving incident left one person dead and others trapped or missing. Follow the latest updates.
A 60-year-old woman was rescued in a complex 12-hour operation after falling eight metres into a remote WA cave system. Read about the incredible multi-agency effort.
Emergency evacuation ordered for Bullsbrook residents as out-of-control bushfire threatens lives and homes. DFES warns: 'Do not wait and see'. Latest updates.
A Townsville man was rushed to hospital after lightning struck his Kelso home during severe storms. Emergency services warn of ongoing weather dangers across North Queensland.
Perth faces a deepening housing emergency with record homelessness. Mayor Basil Zempilas calls for urgent action and community responsibility to address this crisis.
West Australians are urged to prepare for an elevated bushfire risk this summer. Key regions face heightened threats due to dry conditions and increased fuel loads. Stay informed and have a bushfire plan ready.
Emergency services respond to serious crash in Willetton where a person remains trapped in their vehicle after colliding with a tree. Rescue operation underway.
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue of a man trapped under a hydraulic lift on Tamma Road in Bakers Hill. Read about the heroic efforts that saved his life.
Tropical Cyclone Fina, a category 3 system, has directly hit the remote Berkeley River Lodge in the Kimberley. Destructive winds up to 279km/h threaten lives. Stay informed with the latest emergency updates.
Category 3 Cyclone Fina has made landfall in the Kimberley, bringing destructive winds and torrential rain. Residents urged to shelter immediately as the emergency warning remains in effect.
South Australian firefighter Peter Curtis tragically died in a crash at a dangerous Adelaide intersection. Learn about the community's response and safety concerns.
Jun Peng's cat died from lily toxicity after he received a condolence bouquet. His petition for mandatory warning labels has garnered thousands of signatures. Learn the symptoms to protect your pet.
A Virgin Australia flight was forced to make an emergency return to Sydney Airport after experiencing two separate mid-air emergencies shortly after takeoff. Emergency services were on standby.
The family of Perth toddler Aurelia Patel is in a desperate race against time to raise millions for a life-saving heart and lung transplant overseas after Australian options were exhausted.
After three decades of advocacy, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council secures $30 million for a long-awaited cyclone shelter, providing safety for 4,000 residents during extreme weather events.
Townsville emergency crews and council conduct earthquake preparedness drill. Learn how the city is preparing for potential seismic activity and what residents need to know.