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4 weeks ago | 
thewest.com.au | Jonathon Nolan
A cold front is likely to cross into southern Western Australia on Good Friday before moving into the south east from Sunday. The South West will likely experience colder than average temperatures as a result. But Senior Meteorologist Angus Hines said that despite the early forecast, conditions could still change.
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1 month ago | 
perthnow.com.au | Jonathon Nolan
Two brothers have spoken about how they were left in shark-infested waters when their scuba diving boat ‘abandoned’ them. Ian Kensington and Ryan Chaudhry say their charter boat left them for dead after it returned to shore while they were underwater. The duo were part of a group of 13 people offered a scuba diving experience by a tourist diving operator in Perth. It was only when they heard the sound of their boat’s engine firing up that they surfaced to see the boat returning to shore.
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1 month ago | 
thewest.com.au | Jonathon Nolan
A vehicle is on fire on one of Perth’s busy freeways, leaving the left lane blocked. Traffic is slow on the Kwinana Freeway northbound as emergency services work to douse the fire. Main Roads reported the incident about 1.55pm on Wednesday, near Karnup Road in Baldivis.
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1 month ago | 
perthnow.com.au | Jonathon Nolan
At least six people are reportedly dead and nine others are believed to be injured after a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Egypt. According to the BBC, 29 others were rescued which including four people in critical condition who were transported to hospital. It is believed about 40 tourists were aboard the vessel called the Sindbad when it sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Hurghada. The Russian embassy in Egypt says all the passengers on the submarine were Russian.
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1 month ago | 
perthnow.com.au | Jonathon Nolan
The left lane has been blocked following a crash on the Mitchell Freeway southbound. Multiple cars pulled to the side of the freeway near the Reid Highway exit. An image provided by Main Roads WA shows more than five people outside of their vehicles. Traffic is slow on approach and is being diverted through the median strip. Towing services are on site, and caution has been advised.
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1 month ago | 
thewest.com.au | Jonathon Nolan
A beach south of Perth has been closed and remains on high alert after reports of a ‘shark interaction’ with members of the public. Secret Harbour Beach was shut after the ‘interaction’ was reported about 10.23am on Saturday. Surf Life Saving WA said an unknown species of shark bumped a surfer’s board about 40m from shore. Following the report, SLSWA acted quickly to close the beach. Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are monitoring the situation.
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1 month ago | 
perthnow.com.au | Jonathon Nolan
A bizarre video of a motorcyclist coming off his bike is going viral online and it’s not hard to see why. Posted to Fck Around N Find Out on X, the 13-second clip begins with the helmet-clad motorcyclist veering off the road. For those with a keen eye, he bears a striking resemblance to The Stig from iconic UK car television series Top Gear. However, this guy’s driving leaves a bit to be desired.
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1 month ago | 
perthnow.com.au | Jonathon Nolan
An Aussie homewares business that prides itself on making the highest quality soft furnishing products is shutting up shop. Perth-based business Onyx & Smoke made the sad announcement on Thursday, saying several factors contributed to the closure. “It’s with great sadness that we say goodbye,” the company wrote on Instagram.
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1 month ago | 
thewest.com.au | Jonathon Nolan
A woman has remarkably struck gold with the first Lotto ticket she bought in 20 years. The woman in her 50s from Perth’s northern suburbs became an overnight millionaire when she claimed the Saturday Lotto win and said it was by chance that she purchased the ticket. “The last time I bought a Lotto ticket my children were babies and now they’re all grown up,” she said. “I saw online that a ticket sold in Malaga had won and thought I better check my numbers.
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1 month ago | 
perthnow.com.au | Jonathon Nolan
If you’re after a weekend staycation with a touch of indulgence, look no further than QT Perth. I was lucky enough to spend the Labor Day long weekend at QT after a day toiling in the field at cricket — and I couldn’t think of a better way to unwind after hours in the sun. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by incredibly friendly staff, who showed me to my stunning Luxe King room. They mentioned that some complimentary amenities would be waiting for me, and I was not disappointed.
