The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

Cyclone intensifies off coast, set to become 'severe'

A tropical cyclone intensifying off the Queensland coast is set to become "severe" and may move toward the mainland in the coming days, bringing strong winds.

AAP · Feb 23, 2025

A powerful force is stopping the Indian Ocean from cooling itself – spelling more danger for Ningaloo

Widespread coral bleaching at Ningaloo Reef off Western Australia’s coast has deeply alarmed scientists and conservationists.

The Conversation · Feb 23, 2025

'Made in WA': Labor spruiks manufacturing ahead of poll

The Western Australian Labor and Liberal parties have officially launched their election campaigns less than two weeks from the state poll.

AAP · Feb 23, 2025

Surge in private school enrolments amid fears of ‘full blown flight’ from public system

Over five years to 2024, independent school enrolments surged by 18.5%, while Catholic school enrolments increased by 6.6% and public school enrolments rose by just 1%

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2025

Controversial Labor MP dies months after alleged attack

A controversial former Western Australia Labor party MP has died in hospital after an alleged attack.

AAP · Feb 16, 2025

‘The shops are empty, all water is gone’: Cyclone Zelia hits Western Australia coast faster than expected

System downgraded to ‘strong category four’ but will still ‘pack a punch’ and bring very heavy rainfall, Bureau of Meteorology warns

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2025

Western Australia braces for ‘dangerous’ Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Zelia

Australian emergency services warn of potential threat to life and have issued shelter and evacuation warnings.

Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2025

Stan’s Invisible Boys carries the tradition of real, gritty Aussie teen drama, while smashing it into something new

Stan’s new series Invisible Boys follows four young gay men as they understand and explore their identities while living in Geraldton, a regional town in Western Australia.

The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025

Explainer: what does it actually mean to ‘firm’ renewables?

Large power grids are among the most complicated machines humans have ever devised. Different generators produce power at various times and at various costs. A generator might fail and another fills the gap. Demand soars in the evenings and on hot days. In Australia, eastern and southern states trade power…

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

Weather tracker: tropical cyclone Zelia brings high winds and rain to Western Australia

A tropical low known as 18U will bring strong winds, heavy rain and storm surges to the north of the country

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025