capital city of Western Australia, Australia
WA teenager Austin Appelbee awarded bravery medal for swim rescue: Perth schoolboy Austin Appelbee is recognised for his heroic efforts in swimming 4 kilometres ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-06/austin-appelbee-awarded-bravery-gold-medal-for-swim-rescue/107233638
Qantas plane grounded after reported bedbug outbreak: Passengers travelling from Italy to Australia failed to arrive in Perth as planned over the weekend ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/qantas-plane-grounded-after-reported-bedbug-outbreak/
Key FactsQantas cancels Rome–Perth service after bedbug complaints
6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
- On October 9, QF5 passengers reported bites; medically recommended antihistamines reportedly ran out.
- On October 10, QF6 from Rome to Perth was cancelled, and the Boeing 787 was scheduled for deep cleaning.
- Qantas said affected passengers received accommodation and were rebooked within 48 hours of their original departure.
- The seasonal nonstop service was extended from May 3 to October 23, adding 40 flights and nearly 10,000 seats.
The chaos at the Perth Bears continues as CEO Anthony De Ceglie quits before the club even plays its first NRL game.
In a Bears statement ... Show more
eNCA Sep 27
Boks humbled in Perth: The Wallabies have stunned the Springboks in Perth to claim a memorable 42-38 win over the World Champions.
enca.com/sport/boks-humbled-perth
Melbourne has been crowned the world's friendliest city.
Nearly 300,000 travelers voted in a global Condé Nast Traveller’s survey ... Show more
Rugbypass Sep 26
Wallabies dealt big injury blow on eve of Springboks showdown: The Wallabies have suffered a big loss on the eve of Sunday’s clash against the two-time defending ...
rugbypass.com/news/wallabies-dealt-big-injury-blow-on-eve-of-springboks-showdown/
Eleven-man Wallabies upset South Africa 42-38 in Perth: Australia led at halftime and held out on a comeback from the world champion Springboks.
1news.co.nz/2026/09/28/eleven-man-wallabies-upset-south-africa-42-38-in-perth/
Latrell Mitchell move turns NRL on its head: Latrell Mitchell appears to be edging ever closer to leaving Redfern, with Mal Meninga’s Perth Bears ready to break ...
news.com.au/sport/nrl/latrellmitchell-move-turns-nrl-on-its-head/news-story/36a8b0e8d3b40d3725d66af6ff7b2f50
Springboks shut down André Esterhuizen racism questions ahead of Wallabies clash: André Esterhuizen will captain the Springboks for the first time against ...
iol.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks/2026-09-26-springboks-shut-down-andr-esterhuizen-questions-ahead-of-wallabies-clash/
Esterhuizen becomes ninth new Bok captain in Rassie era: Utility player André Esterhuizen will become the 68th man to lead the Springboks in a Test when they ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-22-swiss-army-knife-esterhuizen-becomes-ninth-new-springbok-captain-in-rassie-era/
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Schools plunged into lockdown, cops swarm: Two schools in Perth’s southeast have been plunged into lockdown, with police swarming the area in response to an ...
news.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-schools-plunged-into-lockdown-as-police-respond-to-unfolding-incident-in-byford/news-story/fcb3e40f9aed842a1d57dc378e71912a
Perth beaches closed after 63-year-old swimmer killed in great white shark attack
independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/perth-western-australia-shark-attack-b3052830.html
Key FactsFatal Shark Attack at Perth’s Sorrento Beach
Sep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- Two men were swimming about 15 metres offshore around 10.30am when a shark took one of them.
- An approximately five-metre great white was spotted from the air; it remains unclear whether it attacked the man.
- Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis ordered a shark destroyed, but authorities must catch it before killing it.
- Sorrento Beach and all beaches between J210 Marmion BEN and J37 Iluka BEN remain closed until at least Saturday midday.
I couldn't save my mate.— Darrel, a witness, said at Sorrento Beach in Perth after witnessing the attack.
Shark catch-and-kill order issued after swimmer dies off popular Perth beach : Man, 63, fatally bitten by shark at Sorrento beach on Friday morning
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/18/swimmer-dies-after-being-bitten-by-shark-off-popular-perth-beach
Perth shark attack: Rare kill order issued as victim identified as Greg O'Neill: Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqwyzdnk442lo
Trail of blood in the water: Shark kills swimmer off Western Australian coast: "Tossed around like a fish" - | that's how an eyewitness describes the fatal ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Hai-toetet-Schwimmer-vor-westaustralischer-Kueste-id31320657.html
Australia: Swimmer dies in shark attack in Perth: In Australia, two shark attacks within just a few days have caused alarm. A man died off a popular beach in ...
stern.de/panorama/australien--schwimmer-stirbt-bei-haiattacke-in-perth-38271774.html
‘People have had enough’: One Nation have WA premier in their sights after stunning by-election victory in Perth
nine.com.au/australia-news/wa/secret-harbour-byelection-count-underway-in-crucial-perth-byelection-the-whole-country-is-watching-20260829-p60sow.html
Australia’s housing prices are trending down. See which suburbs have had the biggest falls
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/05/house-prices-trending-down-sydney-melbourne-brisbane-perth-darwin
The little coastal corner of Perth sending shivers through Australian politics: The Secret Harbour byelection confirms suspicions that One Nation has made ...
watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/the-little-coastal-corner-of-perth-sending-shivers-through-australian-politics-20260829-p60sob.html
One of the crown jewels of the National Gallery of Australia’s collection, Blue Poles by Jackson Pollock, will go on display in Western Australia for the first ... Show more
A 91-year-old Perth grandfather is proving age really is just a number, completing a half-marathon in just over three hours. #9News
Ten-year-old girl found three days after she was reported missing in Perth suburbs
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/wa-police-appeal-for-help-to-find-10-year-old-girl-missing-from-perth-suburbs
Yung Filly returning to Britain before Australian rape trial next year: An Australian judge has ruled British rapper Yung Filly can return to Britain before he ...
apnews.com/article/australia-yung-filly-rape-bail-britain-f87b4e48f72e4154342050f40012de90
A Perth man, stranded on the Solomon Islands' highest mountain for a week, says he's already planning his next adventure ... Show more
House prices slide across Australia as Middle East conflict and tax changes begin to bite
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/03/house-prices-slide-across-australia-as-middle-east-conflict-and-tax-changes-begin-to-bite
One Nation ‘one of the gayest parties’: Joyce: Barnaby Joyce has condemned a former candidate’s homophobic comments, claiming One Nation is “one of the gayest ...
news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/one-of-the-gayest-parties-in-australia-barnaby-condemns-former-candidates-homophobic-comments/news-story/de962b57f00de0ee147bacbf35e3bae0
Dodgy Perth tobacconists are now dropping fliers into suburban letter boxes to sell illegal vapes, as health officials lock up their stores ... Show more
UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly has been found not guilty of raping a young woman in Perth, but has been found guilty on two assault charges. #9News
House prices slide across Australia as Middle East conflict and tax changes begin to bite
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/03/house-prices-slide-across-australia-as-middle-east-conflict-and-tax-changes-begin-to-bite
Megastar’s visa shelved for bizarre reason: EXCLUSIVE
news.com.au/entertainment/music/tours/karan-aujlas-australian-tour-in-jeopardy-after-visa-rejected-over-mistaken-identity/news-story/2d568dc53fd80e33ccf29aaee389aac5
Federal police urged to investigate 'concerning' subsea cable fault: Two subsea cables off the coast of Perth, vital for international communications ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-08-11/subsea-cable-damaged-off-perth-coast-in-protection-zone/107021436
The Perth Bears have unveiled the jersey for their debut season next year – and the NRL have given them special dispensations to help find a marquee player to ... Show more
NRL gives Perth Bears cap concessions to boost marquee pitch as inaugural jersey revealed
NRL gives Perth Bears cap concessions to boost marquee pitch as inaugural jersey revealed
'Don't go there': Pauline Hanson fires up in Q&A over White Australia policy
abc.net.au/news/2026-07-21/pauline-hanson-addresses-white-australia-policy-perth-event/106936050
Key FactsPauline Hanson Faces Backlash Over Europe Visits
Jul 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- Pauline Hanson's European engagements, including a podcast with Tommy Robinson and a CPAC speech, drew widespread criticism for her stance on migration.
- Prime Minister Albanese condemned her trip as inappropriate, accusing Hanson of disparaging Australia abroad while he promotes the country positively.
- Hanson faced backlash for linking migration issues to the repeal of the White Australia policy, though her supporters insist she does not endorse it.
- Recent polling indicates One Nation's primary vote increased to 30%, coinciding with a 3% drop for the Labor Party.
"I find it astonishing that Pauline Hanson has travelled overseas in order to denigrate and talk down Australia," he told reporters in Darwin on Monday.— Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, speaking to reporters in Darwin on Monday.
South Sudanese-Australian basketball talent Jongkuch “JK” Mach is quickly becoming one of Australia’s most promising young players.
The 18-year-old centre ... Show more
Battered, bruised, then banned from seeing her kids. How did Virginia Giuffre get here?
theage.com.au/national/battered-bruised-then-banned-from-seeing-her-kids-how-did-virginia-giuffre-get-here-20260723-p60ht5.html
Minister says Australian IS-linked 'Doctor Jihad' can 'rot' in Iraqi jail
abc.net.au/news/2026-07-22/tareq-kamleh-islamic-state-doctor-jihad-iraq-jail/106944450
mcnews.com.au Jul 12
Speedway legend Tai Woffinden calls time on career: Perth-raised triple Speedway World Champion Tai Woffinden has announced his retirement at 35 after further ...
mcnews.com.au/speedway-legend-tai-woffinden-calls-time-on-career/
Woman caught strangling one-year-old puppy for chewing her belongings avoids prison
mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/perth-woman-dog-strangled-prison-37375563
Australian man charged with murder after teenage girl’s body found in suitcase in Thailand
nine.com.au/australia-news/australian-man-arrested-at-thai-airport-over-local-girl-s-alleged-murder-20260627-p60al6.html
Illegal gaming houses have been raided across Perth as authorities crack down on underground operations. #9News
A lot of love from Perth tonight 🙏🦘
Basketball community in WA is strong. Dubs up, sleep well. #GoBoomers #WAtheDreamState
Boomers take World Cup campaign to Perth: Return to Perth marks the business end of the FIBA World Cup 2027 campaign.
australia.basketball/news/4528597
Australian man arrested at Thai airport over local girl’s alleged murder : The man was detained by immigration officers trying to board a flight to Perth ...
nine.com.au/australia-news/australian-man-arrested-at-thai-airport-over-local-girl-s-alleged-murder-20260627-p60al6.html
Key FactsFirst Passengers Exit WA Hantavirus Quarantine
Jun 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- Six former passengers from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship were quarantined in Bullsbrook, north of Perth, in mid-May.
- Three individuals were transported out of the quarantine center this morning, leaving three still in isolation.
- The MV Hondius experienced the first recorded hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, resulting in three deaths and over a dozen confirmed infections.
- Quarantine lasted 42 days in line with the virus’s incubation period; all six tested negative and human-to-human transmission is considered rare.
Australia was the only continent free of H5N1 bird flu until last week, when a brown skua with the virus was found in Cape Le Grand national park in Western ... Show more
Key FactsBird Flu Threatens Australia’s Poultry Industry
Jun 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- The H5N1 bird flu has arrived in Australia and poses a significant risk to poultry production.
- Two wild bird cases have been confirmed in Western Australia, with more infections likely forthcoming.
- Inghams Group implemented a full lockdown of its WA farms and seeks approval to house free-range chickens indoors.
- Health experts recommend flu vaccinations to reduce the risk of a hybrid virus with pandemic potential.
We’ve always known we could not stop it, because it would arrive by migratory birds.— Julie Collins, Agriculture Minister, told ABC.
Live: One Nation fundraising drive receives $1.6m in donations: One Nation says it has received $1.6 million in donations after launching a drive in response to ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-06-11/federal-politics-live-blog-liberals-one-nation/106784070
A man is in a critical condition and four others have been injured after a bus crashed into a tree in Perth's north. #9News
Shark kills diver off Western Australia: A shark killed a diver off the coast of Western Australia this morning, police have said, the country's fourth ...
rte.ie/news/world/2026/0606/1577056-shark-attack/
Linda Reynolds repays nearly $9,000 after partner billed taxpayers to visit son in Melbourne
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/02/linda-reynolds-repays-travel-allowance-family-reunion-partner-melbourne-ntwnfb
Bryce Cotton the Boomer 🦘
Own a moment in history with BC making his debut for the Australian Boomers in Perth for the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in July ... Show more
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers to quarantine in Perth: Australian passengers who were on board the hantavirus-hit cruise ship will be ordered to ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/australian-repatriation-flight-hantavirus-cruise-ship/106665202
Key FactsHantavirus Cruise Ship Evacuation Successfully Completed
May 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The MV Hondius set sail for the Netherlands after the final six passengers and some crew disembarked in Tenerife.
- A total of 94 individuals have been evacuated since the outbreak, with three fatalities linked to the rare hantavirus strain.
- Health authorities recommend a 42-day quarantine and assess the risk to the public as low due to limited contagion.
- Evacuation aimed to protect public safety while addressing passengers’ mental health during prolonged confinement.
"There was even mental breakdown for some of the passengers. It's very difficult to stay for weeks in a small container. This was the best and the only option we had," Tedros said.— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization Director-General, at a press conference in Tenerife
#DEVELOPING : The Bullsbrook COVID quarantine centre in Perth is being prepared tonight to house six passengers from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius ... Show more
Deadly disease not seen in Australia for nearly 20 years detected in wastewater in Perth
9news.com.au/national/poliovirus-detected-in-waste-water-perth/ea171b6b-9a3f-43c8-a931-6971eccabd05
Key FactsPoliovirus Found in Perth Wastewater After Decades
May 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
- A vaccine-derived poliovirus strain was identified in untreated wastewater at the Subiaco treatment plant in mid-April 2026.
- Australia remains polio-free with no recorded clinical cases or evidence of local transmission linked to this detection.
- The strain is likely connected to an overseas individual and poses minimal risk due to the country's high immunization rates.
- Wastewater testing frequency will increase to weekly for six months to monitor any potential changes.
No cases of polio have been identified, and there is no evidence of local transmission.— Professor Zoe Wainer, Director-General of the Australian Centre for Disease Control, commenting on the Perth wastewater poliovirus detection
Group behind dawn service booing identified: A video has emerged of the moment police detained a group of people who were set to attend Perth’s Anzac Day Dawn ...
news.com.au/national/police-blocked-group-from-perth-anzac-service-after-booing-at-other-events/news-story/8c2a2b53cf7ad44d97c3228b62b306a7
Booing at Melbourne, Sydney and Perth Anzac Day services draws widespread condemnation
abc.net.au/news/2026-04-25/anzac-day-booing-heckling-melbourne-sydney-condemnation/106605674
Japan vows to deepen defense ties with Australia at Nikkei forum in Perth: TOKYO/PERTH -- Japan will look to deepen its defense cooperation with Australia to ...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/japan-vows-to-deepen-defense-ties-with-australia-at-nikkei-forum-in-perth
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Indian Passenger Arrested in Shocking Sexual Assault During Singapore–Perth Flight
arabtimesonline.com/news/indian-passenger-arrested-in-shocking-sexual-assault-during-singaporeperth-flight/
Indian passenger accused of raping woman sitting next to him on flight to Australia
nypost.com/2026/04/14/world-news/indian-passenger-accused-of-raping-woman-on-flight-to-australia/
Cyclone Narelle forecast tracking map: where is its path expected to cross WA coast and will it reach Perth?
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/27/tropical-cyclone-narelle-perth-tracking-map-wa-path-tracker-forecast-category-update-western-australia
🚨 The Boomers are are coming to Perth 🚨
Australia continues it's battle for a top seed position in July against Guam and Philippines at RAC ... Show more
Boomers inbound for Perth for a FIBA World Cup qualifying double
Boomers inbound for Perth for a FIBA World Cup qualifying double
The impact of Cyclone Narelle has spread to Perth, where suburbs were soaked by the city's wettest day in six months. #9News
Effort, energy and execution 🏀
Moments from our 3x3 Wombats camp in Perth over the weekend!#GoWombats
CCTV video shows man's terrifying attack on woman in suburban street: The WA Supreme Court releases disturbing CCTV footage of a man attacking a woman on a ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/mihael-vrhovsek-guilty-attempted-murder-court-releases-vision/106475624
Ollie Pope: Perception England ‘weren’t fussed’ about Ashes was tough: Pope was dropped after the third Test as the tourists slumped to a 4-1 series defeat.
shropshirestar.com/uk-sports/2026/03/17/ollie-pope-perception-england-werent-fussed-about-ashes-was-tough/
Jasper Jones author Craig Silvey charged with further child exploitation offences
abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/jasper-jones-craig-silvey-new-child-exploitation-charges/106459704
Water inspectors shut out of Alcoa mine sites in Perth drinking water catchment, documents show
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/12/alcoa-mine-perth-water-inspectors-shut-out
