Jesse Bruzzese, a 35-year-old Australian-Italian man from Mandurah, Western Australia, has been missing in Mexico for almost a month. Interpol has issued a yellow alert, and his family is appealing for public help after last hearing from him on June 3 from Riviera Maya, Cancun.
Humpback whale sightings off Western Australia's coast have reportedly fallen by 60%, prompting marine scientists and tourism operators to speculate on an unconfirmed threat, including potential H5 bird flu transmission, despite authorities reporting no significant decrease.
Perth's preference for double-brick homes leads to construction delays, with experts suggesting alternatives like timber or steel framing. While brick offers perceived benefits, flexible methods can significantly speed up build times amid rising demand.
Police are investigating the deaths of a 40-year-old woman killed in a crash near Peak Hill and a 37-year-old man found dead in Meekatharra, both in Western Australia's remote Midwest. The man's death is being treated as a death in police presence.
A new suspected case of H5 bird flu has been detected at Roses Beach near Esperance, Western Australia, marking the fifth confirmed or suspected case in Australia. While two cases are confirmed in migratory seabirds in WA and one in South Australia, the new suspected case is undergoing testing. Authorities are relying on public reports for surveillance and have convened an emergency meeting to discuss the response.
Bunbury ratepayers will fund $1.27M/year to truck FOGO waste 150km to Perth after local processing failed due to high contamination rates. The council voted to spend an extra $695k annually, with some state subsidies, while other shires refuse due to viability concerns.
Perth Film Studios, a new $233.5m facility funded by taxpayers, aims to increase Western Australia's share of scripted screen production from 1% to 10%. Chief Executive Tom Avison is actively pitching to major production companies, highlighting WA's financial incentives and cinematic potential. The studio is already hosting productions like 'Two Birds', employing local cast and crew and boosting the state's economy.
A new study has identified the North Pole Dome in Western Australia as Earth's oldest known impact crater, dating the asteroid collision to approximately three billion years ago. Researchers used zircon and apatite minerals to precisely date the ancient structure, providing a rare window into the Archean eon.
Scientists have identified the world's oldest impact crater in Australia's Pilbara region, dating back 3 billion years. Analysis of zircon and apatite minerals in ancient rocks at the North Pole Dome crater provided evidence of a meteorite strike during the Archean eon, offering insights into early Earth.
Over 150 unique Australian bird species, including black swans, are at very high risk of extinction or decline from the H5N1 bird flu. The virus, confirmed in WA, poses a significant threat due to the lack of external repopulation options for endemic species.
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia for the first time, with a dead brown skua found in Cape Le Grand national park. While the risk to humans is low, authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The virus has previously spread globally and rarely infects humans.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of toppling governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham widely expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of destabilizing governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.
A deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in migratory seabirds in southern Western Australia, raising concerns among farmers and producers. Authorities are testing more birds, while producers implement strict biosecurity measures.
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been confirmed in Western Australia after two seabirds, a brown skua and a giant petrel, tested positive. Both birds have died, marking the first time the virus has reached Australia, raising concerns for wildlife and industry.
Australia is intensifying bird flu surveillance along its southern coast, focusing on two migratory seabird species, the giant petrel and brown skua, that have tested positive for the H5N1 virus. These birds travel from subantarctic islands, raising concerns about potential spread to other wildlife and domestic birds.
Australia is enhancing bird flu surveillance along its southern coast, focusing on two migratory seabird species, a giant petrel and a brown skua, that tested positive for the H5N1 virus. These birds, which travel from subantarctic islands, could potentially spread the virus to other wildlife and domestic birds.
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia, leading to a lockdown of poultry farms. A brown skua and a giant petrel found near Esperance tested positive for the virus. Ingham's, Australia's largest poultry producer, has implemented a complete lockdown in WA.
The H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia's mainland, with two wild birds in Western Australia testing positive. Poultry producer Ingham's has initiated a "complete lockdown" in WA as a precautionary measure, while authorities work to assess the spread and impact of the virus.
A second bird, a brown skua found on a remote Western Australian beach, has tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza strain. Authorities are investigating potential spread in wildlife, while a major poultry producer has locked down its WA operations. Local officials express concern over communication.
A second bird, a brown skua, found sick on a remote beach in Western Australia has tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu. Authorities are investigating if the virus has established in the wild, while a major poultry producer has locked down its WA operations as a precaution.
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in Western Australia, leading to a lockdown of poultry farms. The virus was detected in a brown skua near Esperance, with a giant petrel also testing positive. Australia was the last continent free of the virus, which has caused widespread bird deaths globally.
The H5 avian influenza variant has been detected in Western Australia, marking its first appearance on mainland Australia. While a concern, Victorian farming groups consider it a 'distant concern' due to preparedness measures, though vigilance remains high for potential spread to poultry and dairy herds.
Two loggerhead turtles, Squirdle and Treasure, rescued after being washed ashore in WA in 2024, are set to be released near Ningaloo Reef after two years of rehabilitation. They will travel 1,400km to Exmouth for their return to the wild.
