Australian wine recalled due to presence of glass inside bottle
An Australian-made wine sold in three states has been recalled due to the presence of glass.
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Western Australia news headlines
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Ex-SAS soldier accused of war crime 'no risk' to police
An ex-SAS soldier facing war crime allegations has been handed relaxed bail conditions after a magistrate ruled he presented no extra risk to officers conducting checks on him.
courts
More scorching heat for Western Australia but relief in sight
Temperature records were broken in parts of the state as the severe heatwave continues today.
Weather
Thousands of sheep and cattle stranded at sea turn back
Concern is mounting for thousands of sheep and cattle stranded off the coast of Australia after authorities ordered the Israeli-owned ship transporting the live cargo to turn around over fears it could be targeted by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
Australia
Finding love in person trendy again, as dating app usage declines
Finding love in person is becoming trendy again, with dating apps seemingly on the decline.
national
Heatwave hits WA with temperatures to soar past 40 degrees
A total fire ban has been issued for large parts of the state's south-west.
Weather
Teenage boys struck by car while walking on Perth footpath
The pair, both aged 16, were walking along a footpath when a silver Volkswagen Jetta mounted the curb.
Perth
Kids screaming out for mum as hero pulls them from blaze
A neighbour has recounted the horror scene he confronted as two little boys tried to tell him where their mother was trapped.
Perth
Reynolds and Higgins defamation case returns to court
The former defence minister is suing Higgins and David Sharaz over a series of social media posts.
Brittany Higgins
Thousands of sheep trapped on ship to return to Australia
The ship is expected to dock at Western Australia tomorrow with authorities scrambling to organise quarantine for the live stock.
ship
Developer to demolish more than a dozen homes in sinking Sydney suburb
The 18 homes have been slated for demolition for failing the developer's own internal quality standards
Sydney
NAB teller stops couple from being scammed $40k from investment company
At first glance it appeared real – there was a website and even news articles about the firm, but teller Erin Bugg trusted her gut and saved the husband and wife's life savings.
national
Perth school students to get free travel on public transport
There's relief for Perth parents battling the cost of living, with school children to be given free travel on public transport from February.
Perth
Man charged with murder after body found at Perth home
The 53-year-old is due to appear in Fremantle Magistrates Court today.
Perth
Twenty people charged over tonnes of 'stolen' gold
Gold-bearing ore was allegedly stolen from mines around Kalgoorlie, before organised criminals turned it into gold in an 'amateur refinery'.
crime
When do double demerits start across the nation for Australia Day?
During the long weekend, drivers will be hit with double demerits for speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone offences in some states.
national
Heartbreak as search called off for man missing east of Perth
Residents of a town in the Perth Hills have been urged to remain on the lookout even after authorities called off a six-day search for a missing man.
missing persons
Child hurt by flare set off on stricken yacht
The stranded yachties were thankful for the rescue, just not for how it unfolded.
Perth
Fisherman's close encounter with massive great white shark
A Perth fisherman has had a close encounter with a massive great white shark off the Western Australia coast.
sharks
Woman pushed off e-scooter and sexually assaulted, police say
Police have launched a major manhunt after a woman was robbed and assaulted in a sex attack in Perth.
Perth police
Sydney swelters though hottest day of the year so far
On Sunday it hit 38 degrees at the airport and further west in Penrith, and by 8pm it was still 30 degrees in the CBD.
Weather
Thousands of homes still without power across WA
According to Western Power, at least 4,000 homes and businesses are still without power after Significant thunderstorm and bushfire activity cut the power to around 33,000 people.
storm
Western Australia swelters as Queensland closely monitors potential cyclone
Most parts of the state will feel the heat today, while some NSW beaches remain polluted
national
Warning temperature could soar above 50 degrees in parts of Australia
The mercury could nudge the national record in one region.
Heatwave
WA woman fights alleged horse saddle scammer
An alleged victim of a horse saddle con is helping others commence civil proceedings against the accused scammer.
Western Australia
Urgent warning after killer amoeba discovered in swimming spots
Scorching heatwave conditions have created the perfect environment for the deadly organism.
Perth
Olympian Melissa Hoskins farewelled at funeral
Olympian Melissa Hoskins has been farewelled by grieving family and friends at a funeral in Perth.
Western Australia
Beach closed over mass algae bloom
A Perth beach has been forced to shut and an emergency meeting has been called over a mass algae bloom.
Western Australia
The staggering cost of putting your child through school in Australia
In one capital city, a public education for one child will set their parents back a six-figure sum.
education
Wild storms smash houses, cut power to thousands in WA
Thousands are in the dark after flash floods, hail and wild winds caused significant damage across Perth's eastern suburbs and further inland.
Weather News
Man charged with raping woman in WA hotel bathroom almost a decade ago
Advances in DNA forensics technology have lead to the arrest of a man who allegedly raped a woman in a Jurien Bay hotel bathroom almost a decade ago.
Perth
The graph that shows how renting turned into hellish nightmare
This is how deep stressed-out tenants have had to dig during a rental crisis that shows few signs of ending.
rent
Two homes lost as bushfires continue to burn near Perth
More than 200 firefighters have been battling to contain three large bushfires in parts of Gingin, Bindoon and Chittering, about an hour from Perth.
bushfires
At least one home lost in bushfires near Perth
At least one home has been lost as out-of-control bushfires continue to ravage parts of Perth's north-east.
Perth
Fierce bushfires rage near Perth as residents told to leave now
Lives and homes are under threat from fierce bushfires burning in Western Australia.
Perth
Teenage girl sexually assaulted in beach toilet block
Police are seeking information about the incident which took place between 2pm and 3pm at a beachside toilet block.
crime
More than 200mm of rain hits saturated Far North Queensland
It's bad news for communities recovering after devastating flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Weather
The most difficult places in Australia to find a rental
There were suburbs across the country with as little as one rental property advertised in all of December.
rent
The tiny bug wiping out Perth's trees
Majestic and century-old trees are being hacked down in an effort to contain a minute but destructive invader from abroad.
environment
'Left in there to die': Owner speaks out after dog shot in arrest
The heartbroken former TV host said he would seek legal advice after his companion was left to die when it was shot in eastern Perth.
dogs
Three Lone Wolf bikies arrested after alleged assault at Perth roundabout
Three members of the Lone Wolf bikie gang have been arrested after an altercation spilled onto a roundabout in Port Kennedy yesterday.
crime
Police shoot pet dog that bit officer, suspect during arrest
The dog, named Monty, bit the female officer on both her legs and one of her hands.
crime
Hundreds of Aussie jobs lost as US giant cuts production
The move is hoped to help the company recoup a record loss of about $130 million in 2023.
Perth
Mother and four children escape house fire before roof collapses
The blaze broke out in Rockingham just after 1.30pm, and fire crews quickly blocked off surrounding streets.
Perth
Ex-spy dies while rowing 4800km for Australian veterans charity
Alisdair Putt died from a cardiac-related event whilst participating in the World's Toughest Rowing competition on January 4.
national
Pilot dies in light plane crash in Western Australia
A pilot has died after a micro light aircraft crashed in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region.
Perth
