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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics13 hrs ago
Australia Confirms Seventh Seabird Case of H5N1 Bird Flu
A giant petrel found in northern Perth tested positive for H5N1, marking the seventh confirmed case in Australia. Officials advised commercial poultry producers to house free-range birds to limit contact with wild birds.
usatoday.comsports1 day ago
Justin Brownlee ruled out of Gilas Pilipinas game against Australia due to right-leg and left-knee injuries
The 38-year-old forward will sit out Monday’s FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match in Perth due to multiple right-leg and left-knee injuries.
sbs.com.auworld3 days ago
Australian Man Charged With Murder of Thai Teen Found in Suitcase
Simon Peter Carman, 45, faces murder and related charges after police found the body of 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla inside a suitcase near railway tracks outside Pattaya. Thai authorities arrested him at Bangkok’s main airport before he could board a flight to Perth.
news.google.comsports4 days ago
Gilas Pilipinas to face New Zealand in Auckland and Australia in Perth in FIBA qualifiers
The Philippines national team opens the third window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers with road games against New Zealand on July 3 and Australia on July 6. Head coach Tim Cone said the results will affect the margin of error in the second round.
world10 days ago
Queensland Declares Statewide Biosecurity Zone After Beetle Kills 4,800 Trees in Perth
The polyphagous shot-hole borer, first found in Western Australia in 2021, has killed thousands of trees and led to movement restrictions. Queensland has declared a statewide zone and conducts surveillance to block entry.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld8 days agoUpdated
Australian Man Charged with Murder After Body Found in Suitcase in Thailand
Simon Peter Carman, 46, faces murder charges after a 17-year-old girl's naked body was discovered in a suitcase. He was arrested at a Thai airport on June 26 while boarding a flight to Perth and has denied the charges.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness13 days ago
Qantas Flight Diverts to Remote Airport After Headwinds Reduce Fuel
A Qantas flight from London to Perth landed in Karratha after weather conditions forced a longer route. The aircraft refueled and continued to its destination.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld20 days ago
Sydney and Melbourne Upper Quartile House Prices Fall 4% Over Three Months
Cotality data shows top-end homes in Australia's two largest cities declined while Perth recorded gains above 4% across price segments. The Reserve Bank held the cash rate at 4.35%.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld38 days ago
Western Australia Faces Strong Winds and Swells in Forecast Storm
Perth and the South West region are forecast to receive tornado-strength wind gusts and dangerous swells. The storm is described as a once-in-five-year event.
world38 days ago
Western Australia Prepares for Strong Winter Storm Over Long Weekend
Perth and southern Western Australia face destructive winds and heavy rain starting Saturday evening. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts gusts up to 125 km/h and waves reaching eight metres.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness39 days ago
Western Australia Private Rental Construction Rises $8 Billion
A Perth property expert said changes to negative gearing could shift investor spending toward new rental housing. The same expert warned that planning delays and costs could limit the effect of the policy shift.
world43 days ago
Australian Cities Show Higher Share of Early-Opening Cafes Than London or Dubai
University of Melbourne analysis found 32 percent of Brisbane and Perth food venues open by 7 a.m., compared with 9 percent in London and Dubai. Spending between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. matches evening totals but shifts toward retail. Researchers and business groups say better data co…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld46 days ago
Perth Agency Asks Tenants to Conduct Virtual Property Inspections
A Perth real estate agency requested tenants perform their own routine property inspections citing fuel supply constraints. Western Australia's consumer watchdog said the request may breach Australian Consumer Law.
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld47 days ago
Perth Mother Runs to Raise Retinoblastoma Awareness After Son's Diagnosis
A Perth mother will run in the HBF Run For a Reason on May 24 to raise awareness of retinoblastoma after her 16-month-old son was diagnosed with the rare eye cancer. She has raised more than $8,700 for the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.
nationalpost.comworld50 days ago
Suspected Ordnance Device Delivered to Perth Police Station
Police Scotland responded to a suspected ordnance device brought to Perth City Police Station on Barrack Street around 9:35 a.m. The station implemented safety measures and briefly closed the surrounding road before reopening it.
Newsweekworld50 days ago
Diver Dies After Great White Shark Attack Near Perth
A 38-year-old man died after being bitten by a 16-foot great white shark while spearfishing off Rottnest Island near Perth on May 16. Authorities confirmed prior shark sightings in the area and issued safety warnings.
bbc.co.ukworld50 days ago
Man Attacked at Horseshoe Reef Near Rottnest Island
A 38-year-old man was attacked on Saturday morning at Horseshoe Reef near Rottnest Island, about 31 km west of Perth. Police released a statement confirming the incident but have not named the victim.
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science56 days ago
Six Cruise Ship Passengers Quarantined at Perth Facility Over Hantavirus Exposure
Six people who were aboard a cruise ship that experienced a hantavirus outbreak are being flown to Western Australia for quarantine at the Centre for National Resilience in Bullsbrook. The 500-bed facility, built during the COVID-19 pandemic, has sat largely unused since completi…
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness58 days ago
Perth Bears Near Salary Cap Concession as Tensions Rise Over Coach Mal Meninga
The Perth Bears are close to securing salary cap concessions from the NRL to help attract players to the expansion club in Western Australia. Discussions followed a meeting between club officials and NRL chief Peter V’landys. Separately, internal tensions have emerged involving h…
yardbarker.comfinance64 days ago
Carlos Prates Defeats Jack Della Maddalena via Third-Round TKO at UFC Fight Night in Perth
Brazilian welterweight Carlos Prates secured a third-round TKO victory over former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena in the main event at UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia, on May 3, 2026. Prates earned a $100,000 bonus and called for a fight against the winner of…
thehindu.comworld71 days ago
Police Block Anti-Immigration Group from Anzac Day Service in Western Australia
Western Australian police removed 15 people associated with issue-motivated groups from Anzac Day commemorations to prevent disruptions. This action followed booing incidents during ceremonies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Officials and leaders condemned the booing, which occu…
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Jetstar Flight from Melbourne to Phuket Diverted Due to Passenger Incident
A Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Phuket, Thailand, was diverted to Perth on Sunday after a passenger's behavior prompted intervention by airline staff. Australian Federal Police removed the 37-year-old woman from the aircraft and charged her with offenses related to disorderly…
world93 days ago
Photographer Captures Salt Lakes Resembling Eggs in Western Australia
Scott McCook, a photographer based in Perth, has spent eight years photographing salt lakes in Western Australia's Wheatbelt that appear circular and colorful from the air. These lakes change hues as water evaporates, transitioning from green to orange or yellow. Abc reported tha…