Perth
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Qantas Cancels Perth-Europe Route, Impacting Connectivity
The popular direct Perth-to-Europe flight is being cut by Qantas, sparking concerns over longer travel times and Perth’s role as a transit hub.
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Homicide probe launched in Perth after death at Banksia Grove
Western Australia Police have launched a major homicide investigation following the discovery of a 42-year-old woman’s body at a residence in Banksia Grove.
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Widespread Train Cancellations Disrupt Commuters in Perth and UK
Perth and UK commuters faced significant train cancellations and delays this week. Severe weather in Western Australia and maintenance issues in the UK led to widespread travel disruptions, impacting thousands.
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HSBC SVNS Perth Underway: Global Spotlight on Rugby Sevens Action
The HSBC SVNS 2026 series has resumed in Perth, Australia, drawing international attention to the fast-paced rugby sevens competition. Fiji leads the men’s standings, with New Zealand at the top of the women’s table, as teams vie for crucial points…
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Brodie Jake Dewar’s Charge Upgraded to Manslaughter in Perth Incident
Brodie Jake Dewar, 20, now faces a manslaughter charge following the death of former Labor strategist Tim Picton. Dewar appeared in Perth Magistrates Court via video link as legal proceedings continue.
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Australia Unveils Rugby World Cup 2027 Schedule, Pre-Sale Details Emerge
The full match schedule for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia has been released, detailing the opening match in Perth, key fixtures across seven host cities, and the upcoming ticket presale window.
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Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ Lands in Perth, Setlist Surprises Expected After NZ Success
Global music sensation Ed Sheeran is bringing his innovative 2026 ‘Loop Tour’ to Australia, starting in Perth, following a highly successful and fan-interactive run in New Zealand that featured dynamic, request-driven setlists.
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Perth Bushfire Threatens Homes, Iconic Water Park Amid Evacuation Orders
Emergency warnings have been issued for an uncontrolled bushfire raging in Bullsbrook, north of Perth, threatening lives, homes, and the popular Outback Splash water park, prompting immediate evacuation orders.
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Frederick Irwin Teacher Faces New Charges After DNA Confirms Student Fathered Baby
Naomi Tekea Craig, a teacher at Frederick Irwin Anglican School, faces seven charges, including sexual assault, after DNA testing indicated a student she allegedly abused fathered her newborn baby. The case has sent shockwaves through the Perth community.
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Former Labor Strategist Tim Picton Dies After Alleged Perth Assault
Former Western Australian Labor strategist Tim Picton, 36, has died in a Perth hospital three weeks after an alleged assault outside a Northbridge nightclub. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across Australia’s political landscape and is expected…
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Maria Sakkari Conquers Raducanu, Propels Greece to United Cup Quarterfinals for Third Time
Maria Sakkari secured her first-ever victory against Emma Raducanu, clinching a crucial win that, alongside Stefanos Tsitsipas’s triumph, propelled Greece into the United Cup quarterfinals for the third time in four editions.
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United Cup 2026 Results: Key Wins, Standings, and Shocks from Sydney and Perth
Catch up on the pivotal matches, standout performances, and early group standings from the 2026 United Cup tennis tournament in Sydney and Perth. From Wawrinka’s epic win for Switzerland to China’s dramatic tie-break triumph, see how the teams and stars…
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WA Labor Strategist Tim Picton in Critical Condition After Northbridge Assault
Tim Picton, renowned WA Labor strategist and mining executive, is in critical condition after an alleged assault in Perth’s Northbridge precinct. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance.
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Perth Bushfires Force Urgent Evacuations as Flames Threaten Homes in WA
Residents in Perth’s eastern suburbs and parts of the City of Swan are under emergency warning as fast-moving bushfires threaten homes, prompting authorities to urge immediate evacuation.
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DFES Issues Emergency Warnings as Perth and Regional WA Face Severe Bushfires
Multiple emergency warnings were issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) as fast-moving bushfires threatened Perth’s suburbs and parts of regional Western Australia. Residents faced evacuations, road closures, and property threats as aerial and ground crews battled…