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25.01.2022 HEAT WAVE With the temperature rising people across Perth will be trying to stay cool. Beau Pearson has found a little slice of paradise for this week's Around the Town. #perthnews

25.01.2022 As Spring brings about a few more insects, many have noticed Huntsman spiders coming out of hiding. SHARE YOUR PHOTOS BELOW. -------Huntsman Spider Facts------... * Scary looking- but harmless * Control mosquitos and cockroaches * Active at night * During the day they seek out tight, protected areas to sleep * Don't harm a Huntsman, scoop it up in a container and put it outside See more

25.01.2022 CHAOS FOR TRAVELLERS AS HARD BORDER RETURNS There was chaos at Perth airport yesterday as the hard border was reintroduced with Victoria. Flights out of Victoria were costing as much as $600 as Western Australians rushed to make it back home before it was too late. There were eight Melbourne flights carrying 1500 passengers who made it to Western Australia before the midnight deadline, but all those who arrived will be forced into self-quarantine for 14 days. Similarly, holiday goers from Victoria were forced to leave Perth to avoid having to self-isolate for 14 days, as anyone who had been in Victoria since December 21 was forced to do so.

25.01.2022 The Perth Demons will take centre stage on Sunday as their Cinderella season continues in the WAFL.

25.01.2022 UPDATE: in wonderful news, missing 3 year old James has been found!!! There is a desperate search underway in the South West for a little boy whos missing in bushland in Yallingup. | @aristway27

25.01.2022 FIRE FEARS OVER POPULAR ALDI VACUUM Aldi has issued an Australia-wide recall of its Easy Home Multicyclonic Vacuum Cleaner amid safety fears. There are concerns the vacuum’s motor may overheat when the dust filter is blocked, possibly resulting in a fire. The blue and red bagless vacuum cleaners were sold on two different occasions from February 5, 2020 to March 3, 2020 and again on September 5, 2020 to December 9, 2020 in stores across West Australia. Affected models can be... identified by BVC-KPA24 / 700175 or VCK24 / 702119 printed on the rating label underneath the appliance. Customers who purchased the product should return it to any Aldi store for a full refund. For more information contact the ALDI recall helpline on 1300 124 326 See more

25.01.2022 Three male youths were seen running from the area of a blast at a toilet block in Belrose Park, Kallaroo. The explosion took place at 4.30pm on Sunday. Police hold concerns for the youths' welfare given the nature of the explosion. Anyone with CCTV covering the area or information regarding this incident is asked to contact WA Police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

25.01.2022 WATCH: SUSPECTED ARSONIST SETS CARS ALIGHT Arson squad detectives are still on the hunt for a suspected arsonist who damaged 50 vehicles at a Perth wrecking yard. Police released this CCTV today which shows a person entering an auto wrecking yard in Forestdale on February 24 just after 3 am. According to police, a person entered the yard through a damaged fence looking at wrecked vehicles. Half an hour later the offender is seen using a battery powered grinder on a wrecked v...ehicle which ignited a fire and damaged 50 scrap vehicles. The damage is estimated to be between $5k and $20k See more

24.01.2022 Kalgoorlie born actor Meyne Wyatt has made art history after being awarded the Packing Room Prize for his self-portrait at this years Archibald Prize. Its the first time an Indigenous artist has won any prize on offer in the 99-year history of the Archibald Prize. Wyatt said the painting started as a "COVID project", but his mother Susan Wyatt, herself a finalist for the Archibald Prize in 2003, encouraged him to enter.... The Packing Room Prize is selected by Head Packer Brett Cuthbertson and other gallery staff who receive, unpack and hang entries. The winner receives a cash prize of $1,500.

24.01.2022 MAN LEFT QUARANTINE TO GO CLUBBING IN PERTH A man, 25, flew from Adelaide to Perth on December 11 and was issued a direction to self-quarantine for 14 days at a city hotel. He was arrested by WA Police officers the following day after a routine compliance check at his hotel. The man did not go directly to his hotel from Perth Airport as directed, instead he went to a drive-through takeaway outlet with his driver. When checking into the hotel he failed to wear a mask or tel...l staff of his quarantine requirements. A short time later, he left the hotel to attend a supermarket and a convenience store. Later that night and into the early hours of the following morning, the man left the hotel again to attend a city nightclub for five hours. He also went to Elizabeth Quay to take photos. He was fined $13,000, which he must pay before he is released from custody. He returned a negative COVID-19 test on December 25. See more

24.01.2022 One of the country's best-looking cinemas is open again this summer, and Beau Pearson is checking out the view for this week's #AroundTheTown. Rooftop Movies

24.01.2022 PREMIER "EXASPERATED" OVER FRONT LINE WORKERS NOT WEARING PPE WA Premier Mark McGowan has said he is "exasperated" over a number of frontline workers breached PPE protocol when dealing with an infected traveller. An airport worker, nurse and ambulance officer did not wear full PPE when caring for and transporting a woman in her 80s who travelled from the UK last week. ... "Clearly there is complacency and mistakes are creeping in," premier McGowan said.

24.01.2022 DRIVER CHARGED OVER EAST CARNARVON CRASH Police allege a Honda Accord driver didn't stop after colliding with a cyclist on the weekend, leaving the rider with severe head injuries. He has now been charged over the incident and is due to appear in court on January 18.

24.01.2022 From December 14, wheel clamping will be illegal in Western Australia. Anyone who clamps after the laws come into effect could be fined up to $5,000. More on 10 News First tonight at 5.

24.01.2022 A nine-year-old boy with a degenerative muscle condition has helped raise thousands of dollars for the Heart Foundation by skipping.

24.01.2022 Plenty of talk but little action at the trade table today. Geelong have offered GWS draft picks for Jeremy Cameron and await an answer. Brisbane defender Alex Witherden hopes to come west and join the Eagles.

23.01.2022 KOOKY KOOKABURRA MAKES US LAUGH You know the song: Kookaburra sits on the old electric window... merry, merry king of the car is he... This cheeky chap seemed to stop by for a chin wag and didn't budge despite not being wanted.

23.01.2022 PREMIER FLAGS KEEPING WA’S CONTROLLED BORDER, AFTER DRUG DROP WA Premier Mark McGowan has said he is considering extending the state’s controlled border arrangement even after the COVID-19 pandemic, in a bid to keep drugs out of the state. In a press conference this morning the Premier said drug importation and meth use has dropped drastically since the implementation of WA’s border check and tracking arrangements, saying if re-elected it is a measure that could be kept in place.

23.01.2022 Caps on Australians returning from overseas will be lifted in the coming weeks, with WA to take on more arrivals. The staggered approach will see an additional 200 travellers arrive in WA per week from 27 September. That will increase to 500 additional travellers by 11 October. NSW and Queensland will also take on more returning Australians in the coming weeks.

23.01.2022 POTENTIAL THREAT TO HOMES AND LIVES A fire is approaching parts of Wundowie in the Shire of Northam, with a watch and act alert now in place. This alert is in place for people bounded by Coates Road, Oyston Road, Douglas Road to Chedaring Road, Doys Road and north of Burma Road.... If you plan to leave, you should leave now.

23.01.2022 Pinball machines have been a staple inside video game arcades for nearly 100 years, and this weekend in Perth theres a festival celebrating the old school machines. West Coast Pinball Festival

23.01.2022 Commonwealth Attorney-General Christian Porter is threatening legal action over allegations aired by ABC's 4 Corners. The report's sent shockwaves throughout Canberra, prompting calls for higher standards for our MPs.

23.01.2022 Harry Potter could soon be the latest cancel-culture victim... author J.K. Rowling has faced criticism over transgender comments, with her latest book about a cross-dressing serial-killer prompting a Maylands shop to pull the boy wizard from their shelves.

23.01.2022 The McGowan Governments spending one million dollars to convince more West Australians to get out and explore the state through a new discount voucher program.

22.01.2022 Some of Perth's most influential Aboriginal elders have been honoured as part of an exhibition launched today.

22.01.2022 BREAKING: WESTERN AUSTRALIA REINTRODUCES HARD BORDER TO VICTORIA The growing outbreak in Victoria has lead Western Australia to shut the border to Victoria from 12.01AM tomorrow morning. Anyone who has been in Victoria since December 21 must now self-quarantine on a suitable premises for 14 days.

22.01.2022 WEST COAST BLAZE Several coastal communities north of Perth are under threat from a fast-moving bushfire. The blaze now spans 50 kilometres - fanned by strong easterly winds - making it difficult for firefighters to contain. 40-degree temperatures until Saturday and forecast strong winds are expected to further hamper efforts. The fire was accidentally started 5 days ago, and since then has burnt through 7 hectares of bushland and forced hundreds of people to evacuate

22.01.2022 MEGXIT EXTENSION Prince Harry is reportedly planning to return to the UK in the new year to renegotiate his split from the Royal family. The Sussexes breakaway deal with Buckingham Palace expires on March 31. UK media is reporting they will push for a more permanent agreement as non-working Royals in California. Harry and Meghan have embarked on a range of private projects and signed multi-million dollar deals with Netflix and Spotify since their royal split.

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21.01.2022 Don’t forget, WA! Double demerits come into effect this Friday, December 18, and will last until Sunday, January 3. Stay safe on our roads this holiday season.

21.01.2022 DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY Australians endured a lot in 2020. The difficulties inflicted on our way of life by COVID-19 sometimes made it hard to see the happier moments, but there was still plenty of them. And thank goodness for that.

21.01.2022 ON TRACK: The long-awaited Metronet airport link is on track to be finished by the end of next year.

20.01.2022 #EXCLUSIVE | The father of a little boy killed by a dangerous driver is taking his fight for justice to state parliament. Edwin Tjandra wants the minimum penalty increased in the hope it will spare other families the same heartbreak.

20.01.2022 PRIME MINISTER REJECTS CALLS TO RUSH VACCINE APPROVAL In a New Year’s Day press conference, the Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer have both rejected calls to rush the approval for a coronavirus vaccine. Scott Morrison said that rushing the vaccine would be very dangerous to Australians and that Australians were in a different situation to other countries as our coronavirus numbers are very low. Australia currently has 10 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine ordered as well as 50 million doses of the Oxford vaccine. Vaccine rollout for Australians is expected to begin in March and healthcare workers will be among the first to be vaccinated.

20.01.2022 POLL: The easing of WA’s border restrictions has caused health authorities to pull the pin on Skyworks 2021, deeming it too great a risk to public health. Do you agree? VOTE: YES = NO =

20.01.2022 UK PLUNGES INTO NATIONAL LOCKDOWN British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has plunged the UK into a national a lockdown in a bid to combat a new strain of coronavirus that is rapidly spreading. In the past 24 hours, the UK has recorded 58,784 coronavirus cases, the sixth day in a row that cases have surpassed 50,000. The lockdown is expected to last for at least 6 weeks and will see all nonessential shops close, as well as personal care services. Only students of essential w...orkers will be allowed to attend school, with primary and secondary schools closing as well as universities. Restaurants and cafes will only be able to operate takeaway services. See more

20.01.2022 WA is no longer an island within an island, with the state's hard border finally coming down.

20.01.2022 One of Perth Zoos oldest residents, Cerro, the Galapagos Tortoise turns 54 today. Perth Zoo Keepers are celebrating with a specially created cake! "Tipping the scales over 200 kilograms, Cerro loves his food, so weve made a cake filled with some of his favourite treat, watermelon," Zoo Keeper Leanne Kelman said. ... Happy Birthday Cerro!

20.01.2022 DO YOU LOVE (THESE DANCING ROBOTS) It's been a hard year, which is why Boston Dynamics has decided to create this amazing synchronized robot dance to ‘Do You Love Me’ by the Contours, to start the new year on the right foot. We may not have the copyright to the song, but just imagine us singing it to you and it will basically be the same experience.

19.01.2022 BALI POLICE PROBE DEATH OF PERTH MAN Authorities in Bali are investigating the death of a Perth surfer after he was found dead on a popular beach in Bali. The 50-year-old male was found by another surfer around 8.30AM on Sunday Morning. He was discovered under the stairs on Suluban Beach in South Kuta. The cause of his death is not yet known.

18.01.2022 MAJOR DRUG AND CASH SEIZURES Serious and Organised Crime Division detectives have charged four people as a result of two recent operations targeting the transportation of illicit drugs and cash across the state border. More than 175kg of methylamphetamine and over $8 million cash was seized as part of the operation.

18.01.2022 $2.3 MILLION RAISED AT PINK TEST Australians have donated an unprecedented $2.3 million for breast cancer this Jane McGrath Day despite disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 115,000 people bought $20 virtual seats for the pink Test, showing that though we may be a part, Aussies will still come together for an important cause.

18.01.2022 PERTH’S CROWN CASINO UNDER FIRE The fate of Perth’s Crown Casino hangs in the balance as WA gaming regulators consider a bombshell report that found the company unfit to run its Sydney casino due to money laundering claims. The report made 19 recommendations, including proposing several legislative changes aimed specifically at addressing money laundering activities uncovered at Crown Casino Perth and Melbourne during the inquiry.... WA’s Racing and Gaming Minister, Paul Papalia, has labelled the findings of the report into Crown Resorts as deeply concerning, with calls now made to review or suspend the company’s licenses in Perth and Melbourne. There have been some calls to shutdown Perth’s casino but in a press conference this morning WA Premier Mark McGowan said the best approach is a sensible one: A responsible approach is to review the report and stamp out any criminality or unlawful conduct but also take into account people’s jobs. The state’s gaming and wagering commission will spend the next fortnight looking into the report.

18.01.2022 KEEPING CLOSE ON CHRISTMAS With international and many interstate borders still closed, Aussie families are rethinking how they 'see' their loved ones today. How are you catching up with your family?

18.01.2022 West Coast premiership star Elliot Yeo has a fight on his hands to play again this season, the midfielders recovery from osteitis pubis slower than the club had hoped.

18.01.2022 Hockey Australia is again being forced to deny claims of a toxic culture plaguing the Hockeyroos camp. Former players and staff have come forward after 10 News First revealed allegations made by a two-time Olympian.

17.01.2022 #WATCH: PREMIER CASTS HIS VOTE WA Premier Mark McGowan and his wife, Sarah McGowan, have casted their votes this morning head of the 2021 state election, which is only 11 days away.

17.01.2022 Two men are in custody tonight as police investigate a mans death at an Armadale refuge.

17.01.2022 #LIVE | Mark McGowan addresses WA on COVID-19 and our borders.

17.01.2022 OFFICER DEAD AFTER CAPITOL INVASION U.S. Police have confirmed that an officer has died from injuries he sustained when supporters of President Trump rioted at the Capitol. Officer Brian Sicknick was taken to hospital after he collapsed in his police station after the attack. ... Another four people were killed at the protest, including Ashli Babbitt, an Air Force veteran and Trump supporter.

16.01.2022 HOT CROSS BUNS ARE OUT Coles have stocked the shelves with hot cross buns A DAY after Christmas. Shoppers have been left surprised with the sudden appearance of the Easter favourite, with many taking to social media to express their surprise. Millions of buns are sold in Australia with Ellenbrook, Warwick Grove, Joondalup and Ocean Keys among Western Australia's most prolific bun buyers, according to Coles sales data. Is it too early for hot cross buns or should they just e sold all year round?

16.01.2022 WHAT A HAUL: $9million in cash and 4 kilograms of methamphetamine has been seized as part of an operation targeting trucks trying to smuggle cash and drugs across the WA border, police have said. $6million was found packed in cardboard boxes in a Perth home, destined for NSW. Another $3million was found in a truck in Meckering. A second truck was stopped in Coolgaride, with a significant amount of cash that is still being counted. Eight men have been arrested. ... More on 10 News First tonight at 5.

16.01.2022 The Eagles have landed and headed straight to their homes for 14 days of quarantine.

16.01.2022 WA Police have offered up to $1million as a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of Nick Martin. The former Rebels bikie boss was gunned down at Perth Motorplex, in Kwinana Beach on Saturday night. At present police have no suspects.

16.01.2022 Police have seized close to nine million dollars cash, in a record-breaking bust.

16.01.2022 The festive season has been marred by tragedy with the discovery of a woman's body on a Perth beach.

16.01.2022 WAs cash for containers scheme is just weeks away... so to promote the new way to make some spare change a special sculptures been unveiled in the city.

16.01.2022 Australia has officially emerged from recession. New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the nation's GDP rose 3.3% in the September quarter. "Household spending drove the economy, rising 7.9% due to increased spending on both goods and services," the ABS said in its release.

16.01.2022 WA's property market has been given an extra boost, with the Premier extending the building bonus.

15.01.2022 UPDATE: In wonderful news, 3 year-old James has been found!! Police put out a release just after 7pm to say he is safe and to thank all volunteers who helped dear for him!! Police are searching for a missing 3-year-old boy around Karli Rise in Yallingup. The boy was last seen at 7:30am today wearing white Spiderman pyjamas. ... Anyone who sees the boy is asked to remain with him and call Police immediately on 000.

15.01.2022 PROMISING SIGNS Defender Joel Hamling has taken another significant step towards an AFL return, completing match simulation this morning.

15.01.2022 SWIM STAR HOSPITALISED: Olympic swimming champion Duncan Armstrong is in intensive care after suffering a heart attack. The 52-year-old underwent an emergency bypass in Brisbane on Tuesday after going into cardiac arrest and being rushed to hospital. The Seoul Olympics gold medallist is expected to make a full recovery.

15.01.2022 WA has recorded a record drop in unemployment - with more than 30,000 people back in work.

15.01.2022 ROAD RAGE BIFFO STOPS TRAFFIC Two men have punched on at the busy Fullarton and Greenhill roads intersection, narrowly avoiding being hit by turning traffic. Th...e incident, captured yesterday afternoon, shows the two men arguing through their car windows and braking erratically for several hundred metres before jumping from their cars in a turning lane and trading blows. Several drivers were forced to stop in the middle of the intersection to avoid hitting the pair of hot heads.

14.01.2022 AFL PLAYER TIM KELLY'S HOME THREATENED BY BUSHFIRE West Coast's Tim Kelly has shared a video showing his Gosnells home being threatened by a bushfire. A wind change saw the fire move away from the property, but Kelly said he was "thankful" for firefighters and neighbours hard work.

14.01.2022 FATAL PLANE CRASH Air Safety officers are investigating a fatal crash landing near Serpentine Airfield. It's believed the light aircraft experienced mechanical difficulties before it came down in a paddock.

14.01.2022 A verdict date has been set for WAs biggest ever criminal trial.

14.01.2022 #BREAKING | The City of Perth has cancelled the 2021 Skyworks on the advice of the Chief Health Officer.

14.01.2022 BRAZEN ARSON: Detectives are calling on the public for assistance after someone was captured on CCTV lighting a fire in a car on Wellington Street in Northam last Sunday (November 22). The fire spread from the car to the carport, causing over $10,000 damage. Northam Detectives urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. Rewards of up to $50,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist.

14.01.2022 EXCLUSIVE | As the weather warms, an elite tracking team is preparing for a busy summer searching for missing people.

13.01.2022 TWITTER SUSPENDS TRUMP'S ACCOUNT OVER REPEATED AND SEVERE VIOLATIONS Twitter has taken the extraordinary step of suspending US President Donald Trump's Twitter account following riots at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. "We have required the removal of three (Donald Trump) Tweets that were posted earlier today for repeated and severe violations of our Civic Integrity policy," Twitter's safety team published. "This means the account of Donald Trump will be locked for 12 hours." The social network went on to say future violations will result in the permanent suspension of his account.

13.01.2022 SECURITY CHANGES AFTER WOMAN ESCAPED QUARANTINE Jenny D'ubios left hotel quarantine in Perth for nine hours after arriving from Spain and during her 14-day quarantine at the Pan Pacific Hotel. As a result a review was undertaken into hotel security and it found new protocols were needed for dealing with people who are likely to and/or do breach quarantine; improving physical barriers at hotels and increased powers to security guards contracted to quarantine hotels.

13.01.2022 #POLL | WA will reopen its borders to NSW and Victoria from 12.01am on December 8. The two states will be labelled as very low risk, in line with the ACT, Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Tasmania.

13.01.2022 PERTH SET TO RECEIVE FIRST SEPHORA STORE Sephora is finally set to open a store in Perth, with the beauty giant to find a home in the $800 million revamped Karrinyup Shopping Centre. Sephora opened its first Australian store in 2014, in Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall. Since then, over 20 stores have popped up around the country in Victoria, Queensland, NSW and South Australia. West Australian’s first taste of Sephora came in the form of a pop-up store in Claremont Quarter in 2019, but beauty fans have been forced to wait for a stand-alone store. The store is set to open later this year.

12.01.2022 HOW ARE YOU PLANNING ON CELEBRATING NEW YEARS EVE? We’d love to see how you’re celebrating tonight, comment below with what you’re doing tonight, or message us any fun videos you take throughout the night!

12.01.2022 The family of Abdul-Rahim Popal who tragically died in an alleged hit and run in Clarkson on Saturday have paid tribute to the "courageous and devoted" 16-year-old. Abdul-Rahim touched the hearts of so many. He was a merciful, brave, courageous and devoted boy. He found it hard to ever lie, he did not gossip about his friends he was loyal to them all. He was always there to help anyone who needed help, the family said. Abdul-Rahim’s death was not an accident and we have ...a long path ahead of us in seeking justice for him. More on 10 News First tonight at 5.

12.01.2022 ARRESTS MADE DURING NEW YEAR'S EVE NEARLY DOUBLED ON PREVIOUS YEAR Capacity limits saw many Western Australian’s celebrate New Year from home, which saw police attending to 88 more disturbances than the previous year. Acting Police Commander Tony Flack said that whilst there were no serious incidents and no deaths, we saw a large increase in the number of disturbances, mainly on residential properties and private homes," Last night there was a total of 101 people arrested and 236 charged, which nearly doubled the previous year's numbers which saw 51 people arrested and 148 people charged.

12.01.2022 COVID-19: WA has reported 2 new cases overnight, both in hotel quarantine. The cases are a man and woman, both in their 30s, who have returned from overseas.

12.01.2022 #BREAKING | Two new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in WA for November 10, 2020. Both cases are males, one in their 50s and one in their 60s, who have recently undertaken international travel. One is a maritime worker, who flew in to join a vessel. Both cases are in hotel quarantine.

12.01.2022 BREAKING: FIRST VACCINATIONS EXPECTED IN MID-LATE FEB Australia is on track to receive its first vaccinations in mid-late February with 80,000 to be administered per week initially for priority groups.

12.01.2022 CHANGE TO ANTHEM TO TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1 The Governor-General David Hurley has agreed to the Government’s recommendation to make an amendment to Advance Australia Fair. The second line of Advance Australia Fair will change from ‘for we are young and free’ to ‘for we are one and free. The new anthem will take effect from January 1, 2021. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the change was made for all Australians.... Also, while Australia as a modern nation may be relatively young, our country’s story is ancient, as are the stories of the many First Nations peoples whose stewardship we rightly acknowledge and respect. The PM said changing young and free to one and free 'takes nothing away, but I believe it adds much'. See more

12.01.2022 #BREAKING | Police are searching for a person believed to have been washed off rocks near Salmon Beach, in Esperance. Police were notified at about 2.40pm on Wednesday afternoon. More to come.

12.01.2022 BREAKING: Victoria has recorded 10 new local cases of COVID-19 in the last 24-hours. Included in the cases are two Victorians who tested positive after visiting the NSW South Coast.

12.01.2022 BREAKING: WESTERN AUSTRALIA REINTRODUCES HARD BORDER TO QUEENSLAND The current situation in Queensland has lead Mark McGowan to shut the border to Queensland from 12.01AM tomorrow morning. Anyone who has been in Queensland since January 2 must now self-quarantine on a suitable premises for 14 days. This self-isolation will be backdated to January 2. The Premier also announced that there would be a 50% reduction on international arrivals, with the decision to be reviewed February 15.

11.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: BRADLEY EDWARDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN NEVER TO BE RELEASED ORDER Bradley Edwards will not be given a never to be released order from Prison, and will instead be given life sentences, with lengthy non-parole periods. His non-parole periods in jail will be 40 years. Edwards was being sentenced for the brutal murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon.

11.01.2022 West Australians will soon have the chance to score a $100 tourism voucher to use towards tours and experiences in our state. Ten thousand vouchers worth $100 each were announced on Monday as part of a $1 million campaign to help boost the tourism industry. This latest initiative of the successful Wander out Yonder campaign offers a great incentive for Western Australians to find out more about our State from the people who know it best, Premier Mark McGowan said. ... Vouchers will be available from 10am on Monday September 21, for the first 10,000 people who register at wandervoucher.com.au More on 10 News First tonight at 5.

11.01.2022 MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOLLOWING HOUSE FIRE A man, 29, has been charged with murder after a woman's body was discovered following a Doubleview house fire. The Doubleview man is known to the woman.

11.01.2022 Broome's Cable Beach remains closed after a man was killed in a shark attack this morning.

11.01.2022 Police have opened fire on a man in Yanchep. They say he lunged at them, armed with a knife and a pole, during a routine patrol.

11.01.2022 MAN CHARGED AFTER BREACHING QUARANTINE ON NYE A man has been charged and moved to a high-security quarantine facility after allegedly breaching his mandatory quarantine in Perth on New Year's Eve. The man allegedly left his room at around 10:45pm and refused staff directions to return. ... He was then arrested and refused bail to appear in court on Jan 11. The South Australian man, 25, was returning to Australia via Perth and arrived on a flight from Dubai on Boxing Day.

11.01.2022 Do you still have the big doona out? We don’t blame you. Today Perth had its coldest summer morning in 124 years when the temperature fell to just 6.6C at 5.25am.

11.01.2022 Today, Australians celebrated Christmas as best they could after one of the toughest years in living memory.

11.01.2022 BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY WARNING A bushfire emergency warning is in place for Postans and Kwinana Beach, with a threat to lives and homes. The fire started near the intersection of Thomas Road and Gilmore Avenue and has jumped Abercrombie Road. ... Authorities are urging people to act immediately to survive.

11.01.2022 Therell be more financial incentives for WA households to save water following another dry winter.

11.01.2022 FLIGHT TO NOWHERE: A seven-hour Qantas scenic flight over central and eastern Australia has sold out in just 30 minutes after going on sale at midday. The Qantas Great Southern Land scenic flight departs -- and arrives -- in Sydney on October 10, and will take passengers on a journey of Australian destinations including low-level flybys of the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Byron Bay, and Sydney Harbour. Tickets for the unique flight on fetched between $787 - $3,787, and all i...nclude a pre-flight business lounge breakfast, in-flight lunch, a surprise celebrity host and MC, Qantas pyjamas, and a gift bag. Several Asian airlines have also created flights to nowhere that depart and arrive at the same airport, as a way for people to still enjoy travel during this unprecedented time of border restrictions due to COVID-19.

11.01.2022 It's the news thousands have been waiting for... WA will reopen to the eastern states in time for Christmas.

11.01.2022 HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND PATIENTS GET CHRISTMAS SURPRISE Joondalup Health Campus was the scene of a generous Christmas Day act when a man known only as 'Wayne' walking in and handed out cards with $100. Wayne left as quickly as he entered and his identity and reason remain a mystery, but both staff and patients were extremely grateful for the kind Christmas gesture.

11.01.2022 BABY JOY: Perth model Liv Stanley and her fianc and Eagles star Jamie Cripps have welcomed their first baby, son Reif, into the world. Image: West Coast Eagles

11.01.2022 The family of a Clarkson teenager killed in an alleged hit and run have spoken of their immeasurable pain and loss.

10.01.2022 BUSHFIRE WARNING: RED GULLY A bushfire emergency warning is in place for Red Gully in the Shire of Gingin, with a threat to lives and homes. If residents are able to leave safely, they should do so. If you are unable to leave, you must shelter in your home. ... The fire is north of Marri Heights Road, south of Dandaragan-West Road and east of Cowalla Road.

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10.01.2022 WA Premier Mark McGowan says hes been blindsided by a decision to double the number of travellers returning from overseas.

10.01.2022 GRAPHIC WARNING | A new, confronting advertising campaign has been launched to mark the 20th anniversary of Make Smoking History. While the number of WA smokers has almost halved - its still the leading cause of preventative death and disease.

10.01.2022 MAN DIES AFTER ASSAULT AT QUEENS PARK TRAIN STATION The Homicide Squad is investigating the death of a man who died at Queens Park Train Station this morning. Police were called to the train station at around 5.50am after receiving reports of an assault taking place. The victim was transported to hospital however he later died from his injuries. A man in his 50s is assisting police with the investigation, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.... Due to the incident, Transperth has advised that replacement buses are running between Victoria park and Armadale on both the Armadale and Thornlie lines. See more

09.01.2022 WASHINGTON IN LOCKDOWN A curfew is about to be enforced in Washington DC to further disperse thousands of angry Donald Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol Building forcing America's political leaders to take refuge fearing for their safety. President-elect Joe Biden Tweeted a short time ago: America is so much better than what we’re seeing today, saying the scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not represent who Americans are. President Donald Trump waited 2 hours after protesters breached the building before asking them to go home.

09.01.2022 MAN CHARGED WITH BITING MAN'S FINGER OFF, PUNCHING WOMAN IN FACE A man has been charged with aggravated assault and grievous bodily harm after allegedly attacking a couple after they caught him trespassing on their property. The man, 23, was chased off after the couple caught him allegedly rummaging through their outdoor fridge, but police say he returned to assault the pair in their 60s. ... Police allege the man punched the woman in the face and bit off the male resident's finger.

09.01.2022 SUN YANG SUCCESSFULLY APPEALS 8 YEAR BAN Sun Yang has won the right to have his doping case reheard before next years Olympics after The Swiss Federal Tribunal upheld his appeal. Originally Yang had set to serve an 8-year ban, however, he was successfully able to challenge the neutrality of one of the board members at the Court of Arbitration, the court that had handed down the original sentence. Yang had originally been banned after he and members of his team were found to h...ave smashed vials of his blood during a drug test in September 2018. Sun Yang has been a controversial figure in the swimming world, with Australian Mack Horton openly referring to him as a drug cheat Sun Yang is now free to compete until his case is reheard in front of a new board at the Court of Arbitration. See more

09.01.2022 KOALA KEEN ON A SURF SURPRISES BEACHGOERS A surprising beach bum dropped by Apollo Bay on Victoria's Great Ocean Road, surprising visitors. It looked like the koala wanted to hang ten on a few waves, but he decided to chill near the water and go on a brisk walk on the sand instead. ... : Reuters/Natalia Beeston/Kim Bedford

08.01.2022 WA will start testing wastewater for COVID-19. Health Minister Roger Cook said the states sewage network will be tested for coronavirus from next month. Western Australia is in a unique position to undertake work in this field, given our current state of no community transmission for the past five months, he said in a statement. The testing hopes to identify the existence of the virus and enable more targeted testing campaigns in the community. ... Wastewater testing is also being conducted in Victoria.

08.01.2022 A 37-year-old man has been taken to hospital after being shot by police in Yanchep overnight. Officers noticed the man acting strangely, and when they approached him, he threatened them with a knife before running into bushland, police said. "The man reappeared from the bushes and confronted the officers with a knife and a pole," police said. ... "Both officers have discharged their firearms. "The man was given first aid by police until St John Ambulance paramedics arrived." More on 10 news First tonight at 5.

08.01.2022 TRUMP SPEAKS OUT ON ATTACK ON U.S. CONGRESS In a video released on Twitter, President Donald Trump has said he was "outraged" by the violence seen during yesterday’s protests at the capitol. The outgoing President began his address by slamming the the heinous attack at the US Capitol." "The demonstrators who entered the Capitol have defiled the seat of American democracy. To those who engaged in the acts of destruction: You do not represent our country. To those you broke th...e law: you will pay," President Trump said. Trump said that his only goal was to ensure the integrity of the American vote, and he was doing so to defend democracy. President Trump said that intended for there to be a smooth and orderly transition of power. See more

08.01.2022 Perth Glory players are making the most of their time in hotel quarantine, after returning from Qatar, but veteran goalkeeper Liam Reddy might be going a little stir crazy...

08.01.2022 The Premier's dropped a border bombshell, by suggesting he wants restrictions extended beyond the pandemic.

08.01.2022 INCREDIBLE SNOW SCULPTURES Preparations are fully underway for the Ice and Snow Festival in China, with these incredible snow sculptures currently under construction in Shenyang. If you were looking to build something similar in Perth, you might need to consider using sand instead of snow, but at least you wouldn't need a jacket.

08.01.2022 WA is on alert for a potential COVID outbreak after a high-risk international traveller, who refuses to be tested, allegedly broke out of hotel quarantine.

07.01.2022 SECOND CORONAVIRUS VACCINE SET FOR APPROVAL IN UK New data shows that the Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine, a vaccine that has been backed by the Federal Government, is ‘100% effective’ in preventing severe cases of COVID-19 infections. The Oxford Vaccine is expected to be rolled out around the UK from January 4 in a mass vaccination drive which will see two million people receive the dose. Australia has ordered 50 million doses of the vaccine, which is being manufactured by bio-pharmaceutical company CSL in Melbourne.

07.01.2022 The Department of Health is urging residents and travellers throughout Western Australia to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites over the coming months, due to an increased risk of contracting the Ross River Virus (RRV). The warning follows ongoing and increasing RRV detections in mosquitos and humans, indicating the virus is very active in the environment at the moment. The current risk of acquiring RRV is highest in the South West of WA, and along the coastal Mi...dwest and Gascoyne regions, from Jurien Bay to Denham. Symptoms of RRV disease can last for weeks to months, and include painful or swollen joints, sore muscles, skin rash, fever, fatigue and headaches. The only way to diagnose the disease is by visiting your doctor and having a specific blood test. There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment for RRV disease, the only way to prevent infection is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.

07.01.2022 BODY FOUND ON SCARBOROUGH BEACH Police were called to the surf lifesaving club after a woman's body was discovered nearby, the beach now closed as investigations continue. More to come.

07.01.2022 WISHING PERTH A SAFE AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS How are you celebrating?

07.01.2022 WA COVID FINES AMONG LOWEST IN AUSTRALIA Almost 40,000 Victorians have been issued a fine for breaching health orders this year which is no shock given their hard lockdown. West Australia on the other hand has had under 300 fines handed out.... Individuals can be fined for not following rules such as quarantining after travel, while businesses can be forced to cough up cash for failing to make their premises COVID-safe. Infringements and associated fines vary from state to state, with Aussies in the NT facing costs of up to $5,056 while Tasmania's price sits below $800. Police have not carried through with all infringements issued throughout 2020, with almost 5,000 fines eventually withdrawn in Victoria alone.

07.01.2022 #BREAKING | WA has recorded one new COVID-19 cases for September 17, 2020. The confirmed case a man in his 60s returned to Perth from overseas and is in hotel quarantine. The States total now stands at 661. There are four active cases.

06.01.2022 ALLEGEDLY UNLICENSED DRIVER CHARGED AFTER HITTING FAMILY, KILLING TWO LITTLE BOYS A family has been torn apart after two boys, aged six and seven were killed when an allegedly unlicensed driver hit them and three others as they walked beside a road in Welington yesterday afternoon. Two Queensland boys died at the scene. Two older boys, aged nine and 10 were taken to hospital, the eldest was airlifted to Sydney where he remains with serious leg injuries. A 34-year-old woman wa...s airlifted to Westmead Hospital where she remains in a stable condition. The accused man, 25 is alleged to have fled the scene and attempted to run from police when they attended his home late last night. See more

06.01.2022 A new monolith has appeared in San Francisco, and this time it's made from gingerbread. Australia's first mysterious monolith appeared and quickly disappeared in Adelaide almost 3 weeks ago.

06.01.2022 Recently selected for the Olympic K4 discipline at next years 2021 Tokyo games, WAIS kayaker Shannon Reynolds is also hoping to fly solo in the K1 as well. Story and images by Ashleigh Nelson

06.01.2022 SUSPECTED BALI BOMBING MASTERMIND RELEASED Indonesia has released the so-called mastermind behind the Bali Bombings. Abu Bakar Bashir was driven out of jail shortly after 6am local time. He is now en route to Central Java, and then to his hometown where he will be reunited with his family. Bashir was jailed in 2011 for his links to militant training camps.... He is accused of orchestrating the 2002 bombings of Bali nightclubs which killed more than 200 people, including 88 Australians. See more

06.01.2022 WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced the Western Australian border will open to NSW and Victoria from 12.01am on Tuesday December 8 under the following conditions:

06.01.2022 A 20-year-old father has faced court charged over a teenager's fatal hit-and-run death.

06.01.2022 Australian eyewear retailer Oscar Wylee has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $3.5 million in penalties for misleading the public about its charitable donations. Oscar Wylee admitted that between January 2014 and December 2018 it made statements in its social media posts, emails, on its website, and promotional merchandise that for each pair of glasses a consumer purchased, it donated another pair of glasses to someone in need, when it did not do so. In almost five yea...rs, Oscar Wylee sold 328,010 pairs of glasses but donated only 3,181 frames to charity, without lenses, which is about one set of frames for each 100 pairs of glasses sold. The misleading conduct also portrayed Oscar Wylee as a socially-conscious company that made significant donations of glasses to people in need, which, because this was not true, unfairly differentiated it from other brands in the market. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. Oscar Wylee admitted liability and made joint submissions with the ACCC to the Federal Court consenting to the orders.

05.01.2022 LAWYER INFORMS JUDGE HE IS NOT A CAT Accidental Zoom filters continue to bring joy to the internet. WATCH WITH SOUND! We can not stress this enough. A lawyer who accidentally put on a cat filter while speaking to a judge informed said judge ' I’m not a cat' to which the judge replied 'I can see that'. Attorney Rod Ponton could not turn the filter off- the 39th District Court Of Texas posted the case on YouTube. Judge Roy Ferguson, in the video, tweeted the video with a warn...ing ' If a child used your computer, before you join a virtual hearing check the Zoom Video Options to be sure filters are off'. #iamnotacat See more

05.01.2022 PLANE CRASH INVESTIGATION Investigators from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau will this morning visit the site of a fatal plane crash south of Perth. The twin-seater aircraft came down in a paddock near Serpentine airport yesterday afternoon.... The pilot was the only person on board and died at the scene. Police believe he was trying to land at the time. A preliminary report is due in a few weeks.

05.01.2022 A Perth truck driver has admitted running through a red light and ploughing into a turning car. The impact killed a mother of three.Today the man responsible changed his plea in court.

05.01.2022 DENIS GLENNON DELIVERS POWERFUL MEDIA STATEMENT Ciara Glennon's father, Denis, has today given a powerful media statement after The Claremont Killer was sentenced to life in jail yesterday. Denis said that the family concurred with the judge's decision and that yesterday’s sentencing of Bradley Edwards puts an end to one of the darkest chapters in Western Australia’s history. Dennis described having Ciara killed in the prime of her life as the families worst nightmare and said that the suffering was never-ending. Denis used the media statement to ask for privacy for the family, and that he nor any other member of the family would accept money to speak about Ciara's death as it would go against everything she stood for.

05.01.2022 West Aussie cyclist Jai Hindley is living life in the fast lane. Riding high after a history-making second in the Giro d'Italia his sights are now set on the sport's toughest test of all.

05.01.2022 #BREAKING | Police have blocked off Belmont Avenue after a man was reportedly stabbed at a property, suffering serious injuries, following reports of a home invasion. More on 10 News First shortly.

05.01.2022 A womans been left with horrific head injuries after a metal tool was thrown at her while she was driving in Greenfields on Tuesday night.

05.01.2022 TEMPERATURES TO HIT 40 DEGREES AS BUSHFIRE WARNINGS REMAIN IN PLACE Perth has had a scorching start to the new year, with temperatures yet to fall under 30 degrees in 2021. The temperatures will continue to climb, with tomorrow set to reach 41 degrees. It will cool slightly on the weekend with Saturday set to be 35, before dipping under 30 for the first time on Sunday with 28 degrees. Emergency bushfire warnings remain in place for Oceans Farm Estate, Seaview Park and the surrounding areas in parts of Regans Ford, Nilgen, Mimegarra, Karakin, Orange Springs in the Shires of GinGin and Dandaragan.

05.01.2022 CHILDCARE FEES SET TO RISE UP TO 16% BY 2024 Modelling by the Federal Government has shown parents will spend up to 5% more for long daycare as soon as next year and 16% by 2024. Before and after school care is expected to rise by 6% over the next two years. Childcare remains a pain point for most Australian families with soaring costs over the last decade. Childcare cost outstrip increases in the Government subsidy leading parents to be more out of pocket every year. The forecast looks at fees growing at 4% per year, a higher rate than the CPI.

05.01.2022 While theatres around the world remain shuttered, here in Perth, performance has made a triumphant return.

05.01.2022 SHOUTOUT: Are you caught in Queensland wanting to return home to Perth? WA's sudden border closure to Queensland has seen a number of West Aussies trapped over east requiring an exemption to return home. Despite Queensland returning 0 new locally acquired cases of the virus across the past four days it is still unclear how long WA's hard border to the state will remain in place. ... If you're stuck, we'd like to hear from you.

05.01.2022 CASE OF SOUTH AFRICAN VARIANT RECORDED IN HOTEL QUARANTINE A case of the South African strain of COVID-19 has been found in a returned traveller in hotel quarantine in Brisbane. Health authorities also discovered fragments of COVID-19 in multiple Brisbane locations, Cairns North and Nambour. ... It is not known if there are infectious cases in the community or if the fragments are from old cases.

05.01.2022 #UPDATE | Transperth has confirmed the runaway cow was not connected to the train line being down. "While we are aware of the cow no, our outage has been caused by a technical issue (electrical, I believe theres been some other outages in the area, could be that led to the cow getting out of its paddock)," Transperth said. #BREAKING | COM-MOO-TER CHAOS: Trains between Gosnells and Armadale have been cancelled, with a runaway cow believed to be in the area. ... An image of a cow was posted online on Friday afternoon, with one user commenting: "Just got an email from Transperth saying the trains are down between Gosnells and Armadale. Guess this is why!" Transperth have confirmed lines are down, but have not yet specified why. 10 News First has contacted Transperth for comment. Image: Louise Ridgway

04.01.2022 GRIM COVID MILESTONE PASSED The United States has recorded 1 million cases of COVID-19 in less than a week to reach 20 million known cases. The country's death toll has now increased to 346,000 cases. ... India and Brazil follow the U.S. in terms of cases, with 10 million and 7 million respectively.

04.01.2022 BRISBANE FORCED INTO LOCKDOWN A three-day lockdown will be imposed on Greater Brisbane residents from 6pm tonight amid fears about the possible spread of the highly contagious UK strain of coronavirus. A medi-hotel cleaner yesterday tested positive to the mutant strain and has been moving freely throughout the community. The lockdown affects all residents in the Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton and Redlands council areas. Masks have also been made mandatory when outdoors within Greater Brisbane. QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the state would "go hard and go early' to avoid any possible mass spread.

04.01.2022 WA'S FIRST EVER CHESS GRAND MASTER The game of 'chess' has never been more popular... but, for one Perth man, it's always been in vogue. Temur Kuybokarov is WA's first-ever chess grandmaster - the title bestowed on only the best chess players. But, as Claire Dearle reports, his future in Australia is in limbo.

04.01.2022 Two hikers have been found dead near Mount Augustus, in the states north. There have now been three deaths at the same site this week.

04.01.2022 There was a Christmas miracle today for families split between two states, the WA border opening to SA.

03.01.2022 BABY ARCHIE MAKES PODCAST APPEARANCE The Sussex’s have released their first podcast in their multimillion-dollar deal with Spotify, and have had a very special guest. In their first episode, Meghan and Harry spoke to A-List friends James Corden and Elton John on how they had stayed motivated throughout 2020. However, the real star of the podcast came in at the very end when Baby Archie made an appearance. Archie can be heard asking his parents Is it fun? as they recorded the podcast before the trio wished everyone a Happy New Year, and all bursting into laughter.

03.01.2022 CASES DISCOVERED 3 people in hotel quarantine in Perth have tested positive to the new, highly-infectious strain of COVID-19 that has forced the UK back into national lockdown.

03.01.2022 TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR WA’S MIRACLE GIRL Milli Lucas, the brave Perth schoolgirl who captured the hearts of Western Australian's has passed away, aged 14. Milli had been battling an aggressive brain tumour since 2016. Her family raised $170,000 for her to have surgery with renowned Sydney neurosurgeon, Dr Charlie Teo, who was able to remove 98% of the tumour. However, the family received the devastating news in March that Milli’s tumour had returned. Her mother Monica, took to ...her daughter's Facebook page on Tuesday to pay tribute: Smart, funny, athletic, beautiful and could sing like an angel. That’s why they took you early. You had all lessons completed. She also vowed to make sure her daughter’s legacy would live forever See more

03.01.2022 TONS OF FUN: 10 News went behind the scenes with the elephants at Perth Zoo for a special birthday celebration. Permai and Putra Mas, the zoo’s youngest elephants both celebrated their 31st birthday, with a giant cake filled with bamboo, palm, banana log and celery. (And of course, Tricia came along to celebrate her friends too). ... See the full celebration tonight on 10 News First at 5.

03.01.2022 Broome's world-famous Cable Beach is tonight closed after a fatal shark attack. A man in his 50s was mauled this morning as a couple tried to save him.| @_nathanbrooks_

03.01.2022 The Perth Glory have wasted little time in replacing departed coach Tony Popovich.

03.01.2022 SECOND MUTATED STRAIN OF CORONAVIRUS DISCOVERED IN THE UK In the Christmas news that absolutely no one wanted, the United Kingdom has today announced that they have discovered another new mutated strain of coronavirus. The UK has already been rocked by a mutant coronavirus strain which led to multiple countries banning UK travellers, but today health officials confirmed that a second mutated strain has been found in the UK, which is believed to be more than 70 per cent more infectious than other strains. It is believed the new strain originated in South Africa, and the UK are now asking anyone who has recently arrived from South Africa to enter 2 weeks of quarantine. The UK has been ravaged by coronavirus, leading Prime Minister Boris Johnson to plunge the country into lockdown, cancelling Christmas for thousands.

02.01.2022 Police have uncovered a possible drug lab near a primary school in Pearsall during raids this morning.

02.01.2022 BREAKING: The UK has become the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with the Pfizer drug to be rolled out next week.

02.01.2022 FALLOUT CONTINUES FROM CAPITOL MAYHEM The death toll has risen from the protestors at the Capitol, with 4 now confirmed dead. The first woman who died has been identified as a Trump protestor, who was allegedly shot by a police officer whilst she was inside the Capitol building. She had been transferred to hospital, but later died from her injuries. D.C Police Chief Robert Contee said that an additional 3 people had died on the grounds of the Capitol during the protests sayi...ng that "Two adult females and one adult male appear to have suffered from separate medical emergencies, which resulted in their deaths." Additionally, 14 police officers were injured during the riots. So far a total of 52 arrests have been made. See more

02.01.2022 Former Sydney Swans player Elijah Taylor will not receive a criminal conviction for assaulting his ex-girlfriend at a Perth hotel in September. Taylor today received a $5,000 fine and a spent conviction over the incident. He was this week sacked by the Sydney Swans, with the club citing Taylor’s actions could "not be reconciled."... More on 10 News First tonight at 5.

02.01.2022 A Secret Harbour man has become the second West Australian to be fitted with an ankle tracking device after returning home.

01.01.2022 The officer accused of murdering Indigenous woman, Joyce Clarke has been dealt a major blow... with a Supreme Court judge refusing to allow him to stand trial in his home town.

01.01.2022 HAT TRICK: Our very own Steve Allen scooped up three trophies last night at the WA Football Media Awards. Mick Cronin Best Overall feature story Best WAFL news story Best Woman’s football story... A huge congrats to Steve and our entire sports team at 10 for their continued unrivalled and first-class coverage.

01.01.2022 TWO PEOPLE PASS AWAY WHILE FISHING FOR ABALONE Two men have died in separate incidents while abalone fishing this morning. One of the men, aged 50, was found unconscious in the water at around 8:00am at Mettams Pool in North Beach. ... The other man, in his 70s, suffered a medical emergency and was brought back to Hillarys Boat Ramp for assistance but could not be saved. Today was the second day of the abalone season, which is limited to five one hour sessions.

01.01.2022 FARMERS DESPERATE FOR NEW VISA Farmers are calling for the Government to establish a new visa that would allow foreign workers to come and work on Aussie farms. The 'AG Visa' would alleviate pressure on farmers who struggle to attract labour, especially motivated workers who stay on longterm. Is this a good idea?

01.01.2022 Victoria has recorded 28 new COVID-19 cases -- the lowest number of new daily cases since 25th June. Sadly eight people have lost their lives due to the virus.

01.01.2022 THE FLOOR IS LAVA Going shopping or even just outside your home shoeless during a heatwave probably isn't the best of ideas. This guy was snapped in Perth after coming up with a shoe-lution for his predicament. 'I went to bring my bins back in on Tuesday without shoes and managed to give myself near third-degree burns on my feet, couldn't walk for the rest of Tuesday or most of yesterday ' one Redditor wrote on the image. Others shared similar painful shoeless experiences.... during the heatwave. Time to get those thongs out WA. See more

01.01.2022 There's been a dramatic end to a 21-hour siege after several shots were fired in Perth's northeast. | @nat_forrest

01.01.2022 RECALL: 'CHOKING OR SUFFOCATION HAZARD' A recall alert for two wooden rattles has been issued due to the possibility of the rattles breaking and releasing small parts which pose a choking or suffocation hazard for young children, which can lead to severe injury or death. Anyone who bought the products should dispose of the rattles and contact LittleRayBaby for a refund.... Contact details:[email protected] or through the Etsy store. See more