West Australian fishers are protesting a snap ban on demersal fishing, claiming it has destroyed their livelihoods. The government says it's necessary to protect depleted fish stocks. Read the full story.
NASA has ordered an urgent early return of four International Space Station crew members after a serious medical condition. The mission is cut short by a month. Read the latest updates.
WA Police expand search for Kenneth John Giles, 58, who allegedly shot a woman and fled into bushland near Mullewa. The victim is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Public urged not to approach.
Residents were evacuated from a Bar Beach building after a kitchen fire broke out on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in 30 minutes.
Residents of Mullewa express fears about Kenneth John Giles' mental state before the alleged shooting. Read the full story on the community's concerns and the police investigation.
Victoria braces for its most severe fire conditions since Black Summer, with catastrophic ratings issued. Thousands are evacuating as authorities warn of 'unsurvivable' conditions. Know the latest.
WA Police are responding to a significant incident in Mullewa after reports of an armed man. Residents are urged to follow official instructions. More details to come.
A major fire at a popular swimming pool on Victoria's Surf Coast led to a large-scale evacuation. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and response.
Perth mother Chloe Mowday is back in Australia fighting for her life after a routine cosmetic procedure in Vietnam led to sepsis and organ failure. Her family calls her return a miracle.
A massive fire has destroyed a historic hotel at a popular Swiss ski resort, forcing hundreds to evacuate. No fatalities reported. Full details on the emergency response and impact.
An out-of-control bushfire is threatening homes in Carramar, north of Perth. Evacuation orders are in place. Residents must monitor conditions and follow official advice.
Molina Ryan's application for bail has been refused by the WA Supreme Court. She is charged with murdering a man in Geraldton. Read the latest court details.
Campers return to Gold Coast's Broadwater Tourist Park after a dangerous crane collapse and power line hazards. The emergency declaration has been revoked.
A dangerous bushfire threatens lives and homes in WA's Harvey Shire. Residents in Wellesley, Parkfield, Benger, and Wokalup must leave now if safe. Latest emergency advice and evacuation routes.
West Coast Eagles forward Tyler Brockman is under investigation after a violent street fight in Geraldton left a man hospitalised with a broken jaw. The club is gathering information.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley is forecast to hit the Kimberley coast as a severe Category 3 system. Urgent warnings are in place for communities to prepare or evacuate immediately. Follow official advice.
Ageless gelding Sowar, at nine years old, clinched the $100,000 Mount Augustus Tourist Park Walkaway Cup in a gutsy performance. Read the full story of this remarkable win and what's next for jockey Holly Watson.
More than 90 people are displaced after strong winds damaged a crane and power lines on the Gold Coast. An emergency exclusion zone is in place until Tuesday. Read the latest.
A 39-year-old Geraldton man is due in court after allegedly using a stolen car to ram-raid a Beechboro cafe on Christmas morning, then fleeing police. Read the full details.
A bushfire emergency warning is in place for parts of the Shire of Gingin, north of Perth, with residents told to leave immediately. The fire has burnt 150 hectares amid scorching 41.4C heat.
Residents in parts of the Shire of Gingin have been ordered to evacuate immediately as a dangerous bushfire threatens homes. The blaze has burnt 150 hectares amid scorching 41.4C heat. Read the latest emergency updates.
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.
A 37-year-old man has died after losing control of a rental e-scooter in Geraldton in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Shoppers fled in terror as a violent mental health incident forced the evacuation of a Coles supermarket in Geelong West. Police responded to the chaotic scene.
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.
A 13-year-old girl is in a serious condition after a Toyota Hilux rollover on the Brand Highway near Bookara. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest details.
Crown Perth was evacuated on Sunday evening after a fire alarm sounded. Guests and staff were directed to car parks as emergency services responded. Read the latest details.
A second-generation Geraldton fishing family sells their final catch as WA's commercial demersal ban begins. Discover the community impact and political fightback.
A vehicle fire in a Cairns CBD car park forced evacuations and brought emergency services to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and its impact.
High school students were safely evacuated from a bus in Canberra's north after a mobile phone began smoking. No serious injuries reported. Full details on the incident.