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The Sydney Morning HeraldWestern 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.
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.
Western Australia to Close 26 Regional Courthouses for Three Months
More than 20 regional and remote courthouses in Western Australia will close for three months starting June 1 due to a lack of police security. Lawyers and community groups have raised concerns about access to justice for domestic violence cases.
The Sydney Morning HeraldWestern Australia Short-Term Rentals Outnumber Long-Term Listings Three to One
Western Australia has more than 10,400 unhosted short-term rental listings compared with about 3,700 private long-term rentals. The imbalance is most pronounced in regional areas, where the ratio reaches 15 short-term properties for every long-term rental.
NewsweekDiver 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.ukMan 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.
bbc.co.ukMan Dies After Shark Attack Off Western Australia
A 38-year-old man died after a great white shark attacked him near Rottnest Island on Saturday morning. Authorities confirmed the shark measured four metres and identified it as a great white. The incident marks the first fatal shark attack in Western Australia since March 2025.
traveldailymedia.comWestern Australia Resources Sector Welcomes Unchanged Mining Tax Settings in Federal Budget
The federal budget allocates $552 million to upgrades for Anketell Road in Western Australia as part of transport infrastructure spending focused on the proposed Westport precinct. It also includes significant defence spending over the next decade. The resources industry welcomed…
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…
mining.comZenith Minerals Launches Strategic Review of Gold and Lithium Assets
Zenith Minerals has initiated a strategic review of options across its gold and lithium portfolio in Western Australia. The company appointed Argonaut as financial adviser and will consider corporate initiatives, funding, joint ventures and development pathways. The review focuse…
finance.yahoo.comWestgold Resources Divests Peak Hill Gold Project to Great Boulder for $58.3 Million
Westgold Resources Limited has agreed to sell its Peak Hill Gold Project in Western Australia to Great Boulder Resources Limited for $58.3 million plus a 1.0% royalty on future production. The deal includes cash payments, equity shares, and potential ore processing arrangements.…