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Australia Strengthens Bushfire Response with New Large Air Tanker and Black Hawk Helicopters Australia has expanded its aerial firefighting capabilities this season by adding a large air tanker that can drop up to 15,000 litres of water or fire retardant onto bushfires. The aircraft, which arrived from Fiji on Thursday, …

The WA premier also announced a number of new rules to limit the spread of COVID-19 across the Perth and Peel regions.

Star Perth Scorchers allrounder Mitch Marsh is in the form of his life, and it could result in a dream Test recall during the Ashes.

The WA premier will address the media as urgent contact tracing looks into a COVID-19 case who attended a Perth nightclub over the weekend.

The state government has confirmed a new positive COVID-19 case in the Perth community resulting in hundreds of potential contacts.

West Australians are being urged to comply with fire bans as Perth braces for what could be its hottest Christmas period on record.

A fire weather warning has been issued for parts of WA as residents across the State brace for a record-breaking festive season heatwave — and a potential tropical cyclone.

Contact tracing is underway after a person infected with COVID-19 attended a Perth nightclub over the weekend.

The NBL is now gearing up for a tantalising Boxing Day triple-header highlighted by the Sydney Kings gunning for revenge on Melbourne United before the Adelaide 36ers look to earn redemption against a Perth Wildcats team beginning life on the road.

A top architect says Perth should be developed according to a singular vision from local and state authorities.