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Bradleigh Roulston died in a similar aviation tragedy.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumTragic family twist in fatal plane crash

The pilot who died in a light plane crash north of Geraldton on Friday had a son who died in a similar aviation tragedy 17 years ago. 

Kate Campbell & Shannon Hampton

A truck driver has been arrested after a vehicle struck four children in a fatal incident. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyTruck in Japan hits pedestrian space, kills schoolgirl

Japanese authorities say a truck has struck four children riding bicycles on a street in central Japan, killing one and injuring the others.

Staff Writers

Heathrow has reopened but is being asked to explain its decision to shut down operations. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumUK airport defends decision to shut amid blame game

The UK government and Heathrow have commissioned reviews into how and why Europe's busiest airport decided to shut down operations for 18 hours.

Sarah Young

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has completed its onsite investigation into a fatal plane crash in the Mid West last week.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumATSB completes on-site probe into fatal Ogilvie plane crash

The ATSB on Monday confirmed transport safety investigators from Brisbane and Melbourne had visited the crash site and completed its on-site investigation on Sunday.

Jessica Evensen

A 19-year-old has sustained serious injuries after crashing his car into a tree on Princess Royal Drive on Thursday night.

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Teen in serious, stable condition at RPH after tree crash

A teenager has sustained serious injuries after crashing his car into a tree on Princess Royal Drive on Thursday night.

Melissa Sheil

Woodvale bushfire CREDIT: Jess Gibbs / Diamond Images Jess Gibbs

Disaster and EmergencyArson squad detectives probe suspicious Woodvale bushfire

Arson squad detectives are probing a suspicious bushfire which came dangerously close to homes in Perth’s north. 

Jessica Evensen

Investigators are examining the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online.

WA NewsPremiumMotorbike rider dies after hitting street sign in Dianella

A 46-year-old man has been killed after his motorcycle hit a street sign in Dianella overnight.

Lisa Thomas

Clayton Robinson, 41, was plucked from the upturned hull of his capsized boat about 11pm on Friday night after a massive, five-hour search in tough conditions.

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Perth dad describes terrifying moment boat sinks off Rotto

A father-of-two has described the moment of panic he felt when he realised his boat was going down in waters off Rottnest Island.

Rebecca Le May

The Mitchell Freeway southbound was closed at Hodges Drive on Saturday afternoon following the crash, which happened just after 1pm.

Disaster and EmergencyFreeway closed after multi-car crash leaves two trapped

One person has been rushed to hospital after a multi-car crash on the freeway left two people trapped.

Oliver Lane

The fire at a home on Ravenswood Drive, Nollamarra is believed to have been sparked by an e-scooter.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumE-scooter sparks house blaze in Perth’s northern suburbs

Yet another house blaze sparked by an electric scooter has prompted a massive response from firefighters, who battled the raging inferno for 90 minutes before it was brought under control.

Rebecca Le May

Travellers are arriving at Heathrow Airport as it resumes flights following a massive power outage. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumHeathrow reopens as airlines scramble after shutdown

London's Heathrow Airport is back in business a day after a fire knocked out power to Europe's busiest airport, throwing air travel into chaos worldwide.

Andy Bruce and Suban Abdulla

Eleven Australians were on board a snorkeling boat in Bali that capsized, killing one of them. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyAustralian tourist dead, two hurt in Bali boat capsize

Eleven Australian tourists were on board a snorkeling boat that capsized in rough seas off the coast of Bali, killing one of them.

Staff Writers

A search is underway for a missing man and a boat near Rottnest.

DISASTER AND EMERGENCYPremiumSearch underway for missing man and boat near Rottnest

A search is underway after a man and his boat are believed to have gone missing on Friday night.

Heathrow Airport is usually one of the world's busiest flight hubs, but not on Friday. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyHeathrow Airport is one of the world's busiest hubs

Britain's Heathrow is Europe's busiest airport and the world's fifth busiest, and its loss of power for a day has disrupted air travel worldwide.

Staff Writers

A teenager was carried down from the summit of Mount Hallowell by Albany and Denmark SES in a five-hour rescue after he rolled his ankle and couldn't get down.

Regional WAPremiumThe five-hour effort to rescue injured teen from summit

State emergency service crews came to the rescue of an injured teenage hiker on Thursday, carrying the man down a summit of more than 250 metres after he rolled his ankle.

Melissa Sheil

A massive substation fire caused a massive outage that ensnared Europe's busiest airport. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumGlobal flight turmoil as fire closes London's Heathrow

Qantas flights are among those disrupted worldwide by the closure of Britain's Heathrow Airport after a fire at a substation cut power to the international hub.

Kate Holton, Ben Makori and Sarah Young

Great Southern police are seeking public assistance after an unknown female made a mayday call from the Bremer Bay area.

Emergency callPremiumPolice deployed to Bremer Bay to investigate mayday call

The person on the call stated they were hurt but have not been heard from since. 

Georgia Campion

Six-year-old Airlie Montgomery had no sense of danger, according to her dad Corey.

The NightlyDad reveals sad detail that contributed to 6yo’s death

The devastated father of a six-year-old girl found dead at the base of a rock ledge has revealed why he thinks she wandered away from home.

Peta Rasdien

The City of Albany is calling for a natural disaster to be declared after Albany and much of the Great Southern endured record rainfall and flash flooding on March 13 and 14.

support neededPremiumCity of Albany says floods call for natural disaster title

The City of Albany has called for a natural disaster to be declared after last Thursday’s record-breaking rainfall left much of Albany and the Great Southern with floods and water damage.

Jacki Elezovich

A 38-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after his Go-Kart crashed into a car in Perth’s south.

WA newsPremiumGo-kart driver left with serious injuries after hitting car

A go-kart driver has been rushed to hospital after crashing into a car in Perth’s south.

Jessica Evensen

The raging fire at the Balcatta warehouse.

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Smoke warning lifted as arson squad to probe warehouse fire

The arson squad will attend the scene of a factory fire in Balcatta that has destroyed a family-owned furniture business.

Caleb Runciman

House fire at Paringa Street, Morley.

WA NEWSPremiumTwo hospitalised after house fire in Morley

Nearby residents have been urged to turn off their air-conditioners due to the large amount of smoke in the area. 

Caleb Runciman

WA Police acting road policing Commander Mike Peters.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver dies after ute hits tree in South West

A 37-year-old man has died after his ute veered off the road in Ferguson — the eighth person to lose their life on WA roads since Friday.

Jessica Evensen

Almost a dozen crews are fighting a blaze that has engulfed a warehouse in Perth’s eastern suburbs.

Disaster and EmergencyHAZMAT warning issued as warehouse engulfed in flames

Emergency services were called to the warehouse in Perth’s eastern suburbs about 9.20am.

Jessica Evensen