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Firefighters are battling a blaze at a home in Perth’s western suburbs this morning.

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Terrifying house fire in Perth’s western suburbs

A home in Perth’s western suburbs erupted into flames in a terrifying blaze. 

Tegwen Bescoby

Emergency services at the scene of a fatal car crash in Mount Helena overnight.

PolicePremiumDriver dies after horror overnight crash in Perth Hills

A man has died after his vehicle collided with a power pole and rolled in Perth’s east overnight.

Tegwen Bescoby

Two Australians have been found safe as officials work around the clock to locate those missing. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumNepal survivors' fresh test as men pulled from tunnel

Infrastructure challenges continue to hamper the search for survivors of the Nepal-Tibet floods as rescuers make a dramatic rescue at an underground facility.

Nick Wilson

Patrick Tobin, 48, and his wife Thomasina, 51, were found dead in the spa at the Spanish villa they had rented for a family holiday in Cullera, about 40km south of Valencia.

World NewsVideoCouple die in shocking luxury spa suction phenomenon

A luxury holiday turned into a nightmare when a couple are believed to have become trapped by a spa’s powerful suction — with one dying in a desperate attempt to save the other.

Troy de Ruyter

St John WA Denmark sub-centre's David Rae and Barry Steed with new equipment.

Volunteers rewardedGrant buys new equipment for Denmark St John volunteers

St John WA’s Denmark sub-centre has received a welcome upgrade in its training equipment thanks to a generous grant from a volunteer’s employer. 

Jacki Elezovich

Hundreds of people are without power after a fire destroyed a state's hydroelectric plant. (HANDOUT/Tasmania Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPower supply 'secure' after fire guts hydro station

A major hydroelectric power plant has gone up in flames, with fire crews working through the night to bring the blaze under control.

Callum Godde and Nick Wilson

Telecommunication data will be used to help pinpoint the last known location of missing Australians. (Suryams Upreti/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumAustralian drones, telco data sent to help Nepal search

Specialist drones equipped with AI capabilities will travel to flood-ravaged Nepal with a 15-person team, as telco data is used to track missing Australians.

Allanah Sciberras and Eleanor Wilson

Flood rescue progress in Nepal has been hampered by persistent rain ?and challenging terrain. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumNepal rescue hopes dim as death toll passes 1200

As the death toll from the devastating flood in Nepal passes 1200, rescuers are pinning their remaining hopes on people who may be trapped in tunnels.

Gopal Sharma, Sarita Chaganti Singh, Ethan Wang and Liz Lee

Authorities in Nepal are taking DNA samples from the bodies of unidentified victims before burial. (Suryams Upreti/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDNA tests aim to identify Nepal victims in mass graves

Loved ones are being encouraged to provide DNA samples as unidentified bodies are laid to rest in mass graves following the devastating flash floods.

Allanah Sciberras

More than 1000 people have died in the Nepal floods with thousands still missing. (Suryams Upreti/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumEverything we know about Nepal's catastrophic floods

The death toll of Nepal's catastrophic floods continues to rise, as concerns grow for the 38 Australians missing in the ongoing disaster.

Allanah Sciberras

Residents tried to save some of their belongings after the floods in Dhading district, Nepal. (EPA PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumNepal toll tops 1100 as search for missing continues

Rescue teams are continuing to search for thousands of people still missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China, as the death toll exceeds 1100.

Shristi Kafle

The death toll continues to rise in the Nepal disaster zone. (Suryams Upreti/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumAustralian communities cling to hope week on from flood

Communities are holding out hope their missing loved ones will make contact with them from flood-ravaged Nepal, despite government concerns for their welfare.

Allanah Sciberras and Eleanor Wilson

A delivery driver is fighting for life after he was crushed while dropping off equipment to a Perth hospital.

Disaster and EmergencyVideoDelivery driver crushed outside Perth hospital

The worker was dropping off equipment when he was critically injured.

Digital Staff

Another major fire has hit the popular island of Bali, less than 24 hours after a popular Seminyak restaurant burned to the ground. 

BaliBali hit by second major fire in less than 24 hours

Another major fire has hit the holiday hotspot island, less than 24 hours after a popular Seminyak restaurant burned to the ground. 

Tegwen Bescoby

Villa Mataraz Bali

BaliVideoBali venue immediately bans popular birthday decoration

The move comes just one day after a devastating inferno ruined a well-known restaurant.

Taylor Renouf

Emergency services at the scene of a house fire in Baldivis. 7NEWS

Disaster and EmergencyEvening blaze destroys home in Perth’s south

A family home has been decimated after an angry fire tore through it in the early evening. 

Brooke Rolfe

A home in Port Kennedy is at the centre of a police probe after it erupted in flames in a suspected arson attack.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumWoman left with burns after arson attack destroys Perth home

A home in Perth’s south is at the centre of a police investigation after it erupted in flames in a suspected arson attack.

Brooke Rolfe

The flood happened deep in the Grand Canyon around popular lodges and camping areas. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumTwo dead, about 80 rescued from Grand Canyon flooding

Two bodies have been found after a flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon and about 80 people have been rescued from the US tourist hotspot.

JAMIE STENGLE and TY ONEIL

At least 4400 people remain missing after deadly floods swept through Nepal and China's Tibet. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumNepal death toll from catastrophic flooding passes 1000

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has passed 1000, while more than 4400 people - including 43 Australians - are still missing.

Staff Writers

The coroner has found Monitake Karakaua likely drowned when he slipped off the rocks at Salmon Holes on Anzac Day 2025.

Coronal inquest PremiumFate of father swept off Salmon Holes on Anzac Day revealed

A young Fijian father who was swept of the rocks of a notorious Great Southern fishing spot in 2025 likely died of drowning when his lifejacket failed to inflate, a coronial inquest has found.

Melissa Sheil

Efforts to bring aid to flood hit regions of Nepal are expected to continue for months. (Suryams Upreti/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumFlood response could take months as death toll climbs

Humanitarian aid workers are expected to remain in Nepal for months as an Australian who had been missing in the devastating floods is found safe.

Melissa Meehan and Eleanor Wilson

Karina has become a dangerous Category 3 hurricane but isn't threatening any to land. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumKarina rapidly becomes a major hurricane in the Pacific

Hurricane Karina has become a major hurricane in the Pacific with winds exceeding 200km/h but poses no immediate threat to land.

Staff Writers

Hundreds have attended a vigil in Melbourne to remember those killed in the Nepal floods. (Christopher Hopkins/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDesperate wait continues as hundreds attend Nepal vigil

Hundreds have gathered at a vigil for the victims of devastating floods in Nepal, as the Australian government desperately seeks updates on missing citizens.

Eleanor Wilson, Melissa Meehan and Duncan Murray

Rescue teams in Nepal are trying to reach more than 900 workers trapped in dozens of tunnels. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyNepal teams seek hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels

Emergency workers in Nepal are racing to reach more than 900 workers trapped in hydropower project tunnels choked with mud and rock debris in the Himalayas.

Gopal Sharma, Saurabh Sharma and Sahana Bajracharya