The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

Bushfire threatens lives in WA

A bushfire in Western Australia's southwest is a threat to lives and homes, the state's emergency service says.

AAP · Jan 11, 2023

Evacuated residents in Derby begin to return home as Western Australia's flood clean-up continues

The first of hundreds of people evacuated in Western Australia's flooding emergency are being allowed back to their homes, but the wait is not over for those in some of the worst hit areas.

ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

Western Australia bushfire threats downgraded

Two bushfires that threatened lives and homes in Western Australia's southwest have been downgraded to watch and act alerts.

The New Daily · Jan 10, 2023

PM surveys Kimberley flood devastation

Anthony Albanese has toured WA's flood-ravaged Kimberley and spoke of the "great spirit" among Fitzroy Crossing locals he met alongside the state's premier.

AAP · Jan 8, 2023

'Once in a century' flood cuts off communities in northwestern Australia

Military helicopters airlifted hundreds of people from communities cut off by "once in a century" floods in Australia's northwest, an official leading relief efforts said on Sunday, noting water covered some places "as far as the eye could see".

Reuters · Jan 8, 2023

Western Australia in grip of 'devastating' flood emergency, Australia PM says

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday his government was ready to provide whatever support was needed to residents of Western Australia state as record-breaking floods isolated far-flung communities there.

Reuters · Jan 7, 2023

Town devastated after record WA flooding

Long-term Fitzroy Crossing resident Dwayne Ben says damage in the flood-ravaged town is extensive as downstream communities prepare for the peak to arrive.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

Kalgan rodeo raises bar on safety with sand layers ensuring no rider or animal injured

Rodeos are generally considered dangerous events, but the Kalgan Stampede Rodeo in southern Western Australia is working to break that stereotype.

ABC News · Jan 4, 2023

Watch: Swimmer spots drone but not approaching tiger shark

A woman in the water in Western Australia didn't know a large tiger shark was swimming right toward her in a very close encounter.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2023

Perth Cup race abandoned after horror fall leads to death of horse

Two horses tumble to the turf in a shocking incident, with the New Year's Day race at Ascot called off and rescheduled for January 14.

ABC News · Jan 1, 2023