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Disaster and EmergencyPremiumFirefighters in race to contain massive bushfire

Firefighters are working around the clock to contain a massive emergency-level bushfire before Boxing Day when hot and windy conditions are forecast.

Aaron Bunch

Disaster and EmergencyMore than 20 dead in bus and truck collision in Brazil

The driver of a bus that had a tyre blow-out lost control of the vehicle before crashing into an oncoming truck, killing 22 passengers.

Staff Writers

Road deathsPremiumNo respite in road deaths, another person killed in crash

A 21-year-old man is the latest person to die on WA roads, with another family mourning the loss of a loved one this Christmas.

John Flint

Bushfires VideoCommentsDon’t be an ‘idiot’ this bushfire season

Don’t be an idiot. That was Fire and Emergency Stephen Dawson’s message to anyone contemplating deliberately lighting a fire as the State prepares to sizzle this weekend.

Joe Spagnolo

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver killed, passengers injured in highway bus crash

A Greyhound bus driver has died after his vehicle collided with a truck on a highway in the early hours of the morning, leaving several passengers injured.

Samantha Lock and Neve Brissenden

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumEvacuations as fires rage in nation's east

Evacuation orders are in place for an out-of-control fire in Victoria as blazes and sweltering temperatures begin Australia's bushfire season.

Adrian Black and Samantha Lock

Disaster and EmergencyUN says 40m people struggling for food in Africa

The UN's food agency says more than 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves across west and central Africa

Staff Writers

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Cops to probe suspicious house fire in Perth’s northeast

It is understood the house was completely engulfed with flames when they arrived just after 8am.

Jessica Evensen

WarningCommentsWest Aussies urged to look out for each other in heatwave

After a record number of heat-related call-outs last week, St John WA is reminding West Aussies how to best be prepared for the impending heatwave and how to identify signs of heat stress.

Hannah Cross

WA NEWSPremiumDriver, 74, dies in Margaret River crash

Members of the public desperately tried to help a driver who died after his car hit a tree in Margaret River.

Caleb Runciman

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Trauma goes on for victims of devastating Parkerville blaze

Last December, the horror blaze destroyed three homes and severely damaged a fourth — including the Moody’s family home of 20 years. 

Caleb Runciman

Disaster and EmergencyPremium'Take shelter': multiple emergency warnings for fires

Residents have been urged to leave immediately or take shelter as two out-of-control bushfires rage, creating dangerous conditions for firefighters.

Adrian Black and Holly Hale

Disaster and EmergencySweden police board Chinese ship in cable breach case

Swedish police say they have boarded a Chinese vessel at the centre of an investigation into Baltic Sea cable breaches.

Staff Writers

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumHome goes up in flames in Perth’s northern suburbs

Seven fire crews are currently on scene battling the out-of-control blaze. 

Jessica Evensen

Leave nowCommentsHomes under threat as fire rages north of Perth

Homes are under threat and residents have been told to evacuate as an out-of-control rages near Carabooda and Yanchep.

Jessica Evensen

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Cops probe if ‘alcohol a factor’ in crash that injured boys

Police said the eight-year-old suffered critical injuries while the 11-year-old boy’s injuries were serious.

Caleb Runciman

CRIMEPremiumMan found at Leda chemist with gunshot wound

Detectives are investigating after a man arrived at a southern suburbs chemist with a gunshot wound.

Caleb Runciman

Disaster and EmergencyPremium'Several' children killed in Nigeria funfair stampede

Organisers of a funfair at an Islamic school in Nigeria have been arrested after several children were killed in a stampede.

Dyepkazah Shibayan

WA NewsPremiumWoman killed by car leaving Sunday mass in Perth’s south

The woman sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital where she died three days later. 

Caitlin Vinci

Disaster and EmergencyThirteen dead after naval vessel hits boat off Mumbai

A crash involving an Indian naval boat and a passenger ferry has left at least 13 people dead off the coast of Mumbai, officials say.

Staff Writers

WA NewsPremiumChild taken to hospital after hit by car in Perth’s north

Police were called to the scene in Perth’s northern suburbs on Wednesday after reports two children had been hit by a 4WD.

Jessica Evensen

Disaster and EmergencyBoat with about 50 people capsizes off Mumbai coast

One person has died and 20 people have been rescued after a boat capsized off the coast of Mumbai, officials say.

Staff Writers

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumTruck driver lucky to be alive after major crash

Workers came to the man’s rescue, smashing the truck’s sunroof to pull him out. 

Jessica Evensen and Nick Overall

WATCH AND ACTPremiumBeverley bushfire: People told to flee or stay and defend

Two water bombers are on their way to a serious blaze in Beverley, where people have been told to leave the area or prepare to defend their homes.

Eliza Kavanagh