Natalie Richards

Perth

Online Editor at The West Australian

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Perth traffic: Mitchell Freeway at a standstill after crash near Warwick Road on-ramp

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Natalie Richards

Traffic has been reduced to a standstill on the Mitchell Freeway after a crash this afternoon. Main Roads reports to crash happened southbound before the Warwick Road exit in Greenwood, in Perth’s north. Traffic is being funnelled into a single lane and emergency crews are on the scene. At least two vehicles are understood to have been involved in the crash. More to come.
Lotto scratchcard results in $200,000 for best friends from Kingsley who found out win over eggs on toast

1 month ago | 7news.com.au | Natalie Richards

A pair of best friends in Perth’s northern suburbs have turned a breakfast date into a six-figure windfall. A Kingsley woman and her life-long best friend bought a stratchcard from Kingsway City Lottery Centre on their way to breakfast. Over eggs on toast, they scratched the ticket, initially believing they had won just $200. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today But they soon realised they had received a $200,000 prize.
What it’s like to travel with a toddler on a Diamond Princess cruise from Brisbane to Sydney

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Natalie Richards

What it’s like to travel with a toddler on a Diamond Princess cruise from Brisbane to Sydney
WA election 2025: Basil Zempilas celebrates winning Churchlands with Greek dancing

Mar 9, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Natalie Richards

Basil Zempilas went back to his Greek roots with a post-election shindig to celebrate his election win on Saturday. The Liberal spent election night on tenterhooks with the count neck-and-neck between Mr Zempilas and Labor MP Christine Tonkin until late into the evening. But he celebrated in style after learning he had received 52 per cent of the primary vote, ahead of Ms Tonkin’s 28 per cent.
Perth business Crystal and Stone announces its closure due to ‘rising costs’ and online giants including Temu

Feb 7, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Natalie Richards

Perth business Crystal and Stone announces its closure due to ‘rising costs’ and online giants including Temu
Cottesloe Beach closed after Surf Lifesaving WA reports second shark sighting in two days

Jan 29, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Natalie Richards

Cottesloe Beach has been closed for the second time in two days due to a shark sighting. Surf Lifesavers reported a two-metre bronze whaler 50m offshore at the tourist hotspot about 9am. More to come.
Coogee Beach and Omeo wreck closed after hundreds of dead mackerel fish seen in ocean

Jan 9, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Natalie Richards

Coogee Beach has reportedly been closed due to hundreds of dead fish which have appeared in the water. Beachgoers have been told not to swim in the stretch of ocean between Woodman Point Ammo Jetty and snorkelling hotspot Omeo Wreck where dead scaley mackerel are in the water. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development officers are investigating at the scene and warn the fish have started washing up on Coogee Beach. DPIRD warned the fish could also start appearing on other beaches.
Rottnest Island seaplane crash press conference: Three dead, including Premier Roger Cook confirms

Jan 7, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Natalie Richards |Caleb Runciman

Premier Roger Cook has confirmed three people died in the seaplane crash off Rottnest Island on Tuesday. The victims were a 65-year-old woman, who was a Swiss tourist, a 60-year-old man who was a Danish tourist and the 34-year-old pilot — a Perth man. The Swan River Seaplane-run Cessna — with the registration VH-WTY — crashed into the waters of Thomson Bay shortly after take-off about 4pm yesterday. A pilot and six passengers were on the aircraft.
Innaloo and Doubleview shed title as Scarborough’s poor cousins as facelift brings swanky bars to area

Jan 4, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Natalie Richards

Innaloo and Doubleview shed title as Scarborough’s poor cousins as facelift brings swanky bars to area
Perth weather: Christmas Day forecast temperature revised down for one of coolest on record

Dec 18, 2024 | thewest.com.au | Natalie Richards

If you thought 25 degrees was cool, brace yourselves. The Bureau of Meteorology has revised down the temperature forecast for Christmas Day — and you might even need a jumper. On Wednesday, the Bureau forecast 25 degrees and partly cloudy conditions for December 25, with a chance of showers. But, on Thursday, the Bureau has since changed that forecast to a cool 23 degrees with clouds clearing.

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