Regional WA

Red alertThreat intensifies as Seroja barrels towards homes

An unprecedented red alert has been issued for Kalbarri residents facing a threat to lives and homes from cyclone Seroja but who have nowhere to evacuate.

Daryna Zadvirna

CYCLONE D-DAYGeraldton prepares to bunker down to ride out Seroja

Geraldton locals only have hours to brace for tropical cyclone Seroja, with a red alert expected to be issued mid-afternoon before it crosses the coast as at least a category two system.

Staff reporters

‘Take shelter now’WA urged to act as Seroja thunders towards coast

Residents in WA are being warned to take shelter now as tropical cyclone Seroja bears down off the coast, with fears dozens of homes are at risk of going under water.

Erin Lyons

Kununurra drowningWoman drowns at Kununurra’s Ivanhoe Crossing

A woman has died after drowning at Kununurra’s Ivanhoe Crossing

Bush and ‘BurbsHarley’s back! Bennell, Ballantyne team up for Pinjarra

Harley Bennell returned to where it all began tonight, lining up for his junior club Pinjarra in the Peel Football League alongside two of his brothers and another fellow ex-Docker. SEE THE PICS

Jordan McArdle

NSWMajor development after 7 killed in blaze

A new inquiry is being considered into the fatal fire that killed six boys and one adult in the ghost train at Sydney’s Luna Park.

Anthony Piovesan

Cyclone loomsGeraldton prepares for Cyclone Seroja

Park manager says some are still not taking the threat seriously.

Geoff Vivian

Evacuation centreEvacuation centre open

If you feel unsafe where you are you can check in from 5pm.

Geoff Vivian

Here it comes...BLUE ALERT as cyclone event to hit

Residents are urged to prepare for intense winds, rain and flash flooding caused by a unique cyclone event due to make landfall.

Blake Antrobus and staff writers

Bail refusedStab accused refused bail after not guilty plea

Police prosecutor Senior Sergeant Greg Pope strongly opposed bail, telling the court Mr Jackson’s history of violence and breaching court orders would put the victim and community at risk.

Taylar Amonini

Cyclone warningGascoyne residents urged to prepare for severe weather

People urged to clean yards, avoid camping, move vehicles under cover.

Geoff Vivian

Footy season startsPre-season attitude has Railways coach excited

“The vibe around the footy club and the enthusiasm has been through the roof.”

Rory Coleman-Heard

Footy season startsRecruits bring confidence to Eagles outfit

“We’re not going in to lose. We’re certainly going to give it our all and have a crack.”

Rory Coleman-Heard

Footy season startsDiorites’ Cross crew face more congestion

We’re not as tall as I’d like us to be but we’re a younger side and probably a little bit quicker.

Rory Coleman-Heard

Footy season startsGrunt in the engine room key strength for Tigers

Sweet is poised to favour a similar strategy this season as he attempts to unify a list that has changed significantly since the outbreak of COVID-19.

Rory Coleman-Heard

CYCLONE UPDATECyclone Seroja to bring severe weather, flash floods

Abrolhos evacuated, people urged to clean yards, avoid camping, prepare.

Geoff Vivian

Footy season startsKangas bring premier plan

“That said, until we play the first round, it’s hard to know what everyone else has got.”

Rory Coleman-Heard

BoxingPunching above their weight

GBA head boxing trainer Steve O’Brien said the Kalgoorlie- based academy had a reputation in the metro area for punching above its weight.

Jason Mennell

Artistic makeoverProject livens up art of waiting

“I want to do some bigger things and see where I can improve to keep going.”

Tegan Guthrie

Mental health campaignOthers’ stories add to devastated mum’s plea for change

Sharon Duffy has not only compiled the stories, but also included a summary of common issues and concerns brought up through the 20 experiences, highlighting ways the system could be improved.

Tegan Guthrie

New startBibbulmun terminus construction set to start

The Bibbulmun Track stretches 1000km from Kalamunda to Albany, and the Munda Biddi Trail is the longest off-road cycling track of its kind in the world.

Sarah Makse