Disaster and Emergency

Taken too soonDad’s heartbreak: Best friends killed in crash revealed

Family members have paid tribute to two Perth women killed in a horror crash on Friday, one a newlywed and the other a talented physiotherapist — friends whose futures were destroyed in an instant.

Bethany Hiatt and Danella Bevis

‘Cloud of secrecy’Families demand answers over toxic Cleanaway mess

People impacted by plumes of thick black smoke from burning plastics when a Perth recycling plant went up in flames say they’re still being kept in the dark on the cause.

John Flint

Double fatalHorror start to WA Day long weekend

Three people were killed and three more ended up in hospital following four separate crashes on WA roads.

Daryna Zadvirna

Flown to hospitalWA girl’s horror burns from ‘hidden campfire

A WA father has pleaded for people to check their campfires are properly extinguished after his family beach trip left his young daughter with serious burns. WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES

ExclusiveSt John using baby monitors to spy on ambos at work

WA paramedics say they are shocked to discover St John Ambulance is secretly monitoring them at work, with some finding listening devices hidden in mattresses in their rest areas.

Ben Harvey

WATCH‘Suspicious’ blaze destroys Mullaloo mansion

A two-storey beachfront mansion in Perth’s northern suburbs went up in flames in suspicious circumstances last night, with the damage estimated to be worth $300,000.

Rourke Walsh

Sad tollMotorbike crash claims third victim on WA roads

A third death on WA roads has been recorded in a horrific start to the WA Day long weekend.

Horror crashTwo women dead, man on run after tragic accident

Two young women are dead after a horror crash in Cooloongup in what is a tragic start to the WA Day long weekend on the State’s roads.

Daryna Zadvirna

Road tollHorror collision leaves two dead

Two people are dead after a horror crash in Perth’s southern suburbs in what is a tragic start to the WA Day long weekend on the State’s roads.

Rourke Walsh

Disaster and EmergencyZookeeper attacked by two lions in NSW

A female zookeeper was airlifted to hospital after an "extremely vicious" attack by two male lions inside an enclosure at Shoalhaven Zoo on the NSW South Coast.

Dominica Sanda

Shocking picturesCar crashes into Kalgoorlie hospital

An outpatient waiting room at Kalgoorlie Health Campus has been left a mess after a car ploughed through the wall today.

Phoebe Pin

stormageddonWild winds rip up homes and tears businesses to shreds

Storm wrap: WA has seen day one of its once-in-a-decade storm with 130km/h winds lashing the state, bringing down trees and cutting power to 60,000 homes.

Rourke Walsh, Daryna Zadvirna & Liam Beatty

As it happened60,000 homes without power as storm hits WA coastline

Western Power says it won't "attempt any repair work during the storm" because it’s too unsafe to operate equipment in dangerous winds. All the latest on the storm in our live blog.

‘Take action now’Monster storm: Severe weather alert spreads to Perth

Batten down the hatches. WA’s once-in-a-decade storms are here and residents across the State are urged to ‘take action now’.

BreakingPlane crashes into residential area in Pakistan

A plane reportedly carrying more than 100 people has crashed in a residential area in Pakistan, according to reports.

Rourke Walsh

Disaster and EmergencyNSW firies urge caution after horror week

Fire and Rescue NSW are urging NSW residents to remain vigilant as winter approaches following more than 100 house fires in just one week.

Greta Stonehouse

Disaster and EmergencyMan arrested after car hits Sydney shop

A 51-year-old driver has been arrested and people as young as 13 have been treated for injuries after a car ploughed into a hijab shop in Sydney.

Luke Costin

‘Tragic accident’Man who died in Exmouth revealed as Carnarvon teacher

Police spent an hour trying to revive a Carnarvon teacher who died while snorkelling off the Exmouth coast during a camping trip with friends.

Alexander Scott

Disaster and EmergencyUS firefighters injured in LA explosion

Multiple US firemen have been injured after an explosion in Los Angeles caused a fire that spread to several adjoining buildings.

Stefanie Dazio

Split in twoMan out of ICU after horror Mahogany Creek crash

The partner of a young pregnant woman killed in a horror head-on crash on Great Eastern Highway is out of intensive care but remains in a serious condition.

Disaster and EmergencyMan out of ICU after horror Perth crash

A Perth man remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after a horror crash that resulted in the death of his pregnant partner and their baby.

Perth Hills tragedyDreams dashed as woman killed, partner fights for life

A tragic crash in the Perth Hills suburb of Mahogany Creek that saw a car split in two has claimed the life of pregnant woman Maddie Morgan, 21, and left her partner Jack Bryant, 23, in hospital.

Caitlyn Rintoul