The moment a young girl was “picked up” and flung three metres by a freak gust of wind has been caught on camera. The dramatic vision was captured in Bunbury on Monday, as wild weather lashed the State. Father Daniel Bond said his family was “a bit shaken”, but thankful no one was hurt. The … [Read more…]
West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has been ruled out for the rest of the season after scans revealed he needs surgery on his injured Achilles. But Eagles coach Adam Simpson is adamant the 33-year-old, three-time All-Australian could make a “full recovery” and hasn’t played his last game in the AFL Simpson confirmed on Wednesday the … [Read more…]
A dingo responsible for two separate attacks on children at a popular national park in Western Australia has been destroyed. A four-year-old boy was bitten on the leg on Saturday at Dales Campground in Karijini National Park, in WA’s north. The boy was taken by his family to Tom Price Hospital. Watch the latest news … [Read more…]
A contractor who died in a workplace incident off Western Australia’s northwest coast has been remembered as a “role model” who will leave behind a “wonderful legacy”. Michael Jurman was killed at Woodside’s North Rankin Complex, about 135km northwest of Karratha, on Friday. Poignant tributes have poured in following the devastating news, with rope inspection … [Read more…]
Rangers are hunting for a dingo believed to be responsible for two separate attacks on children visiting a popular national park. Authorities say a four-year-old boy was bitten on the leg about 6pm on Saturday at Dales Campground in Karijini National Park, in Western Australia’s north. The boy was taken by his family to Tom … [Read more…]
Perth residents have been told to bunker down with the city and surrounding areas placed under a severe thunderstorm warning. The Bureau of Meteorology says the development of severe thunderstorms for the greater Perth area, which stretches from Guilderton in the north to Dawesville and Dwellingup in the south, is likely on Sunday night. The … [Read more…]
From Eurovision star performers to a mesmerising drone show and free entry, the WA Day Festival is back bigger and better over two days come June 4 and 5. Here’s our ultimate A to Z guide to make sure you don’t miss a moment at Burswood Park. A is for aahh! Or whatever sound your … [Read more…]
Controversial restaurant Karen’s Diner, where patrons pay for staff to insult them, has suddenly closed three of its stores nationwide. Venues were closed in Melbourne, Perth and the Gold Coast, leaving only three locations open – one each in Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Karen’s Diner closes three stores. For more Food … [Read more…]
A WA real estate agent has binned traditional sales pitches and instead delivered a raw and honest account of a fixer-upper to challenge all other fixer-upper properties. The three bedroom, one bathroom Camillo duplex was sold in March for just $140,000, and is understood to be the cheapest home sold in Perth this year. Camillo, … [Read more…]
A gas rig employee has died in a workplace incident off Western Australia’s northwest coast. Oil and gas company Woodside confirmed the worker died about 12pm AWST on Friday at its North Rankin Complex, about 135km northwest of Karratha. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woodside employee killed in workplace incident. Watch the latest news and stream … [Read more…]