Residents in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region are facing a terrifying out-of-control bushfire near Tammin, with emergency services issuing urgent warnings to stay alert as conditions rapidly deteriorate.
Australian travellers heading to Southeast Asia face major disruption as Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi intensifies. The Department of Foreign Affairs issues critical safety alerts for multiple destinations including Bali, Thailand and Vietnam.
A courageous Melbourne father bravely defended his family against masked intruders armed with machetes in a violent home invasion, while NSW and QLD brace for severe storms.
Western Australia could soon implement a groundbreaking national pilot program called DV Notify, designed to protect victims of domestic violence through real-time alerts to police when perpetrators are released from custody.
Authorities warn beachgoers to stay out of the water as a decomposing whale carcass attracts sharks to popular Mandurah swimming spot. Safety alerts activated.