Emergency services say a fire at the Li-ion Energy site in Maddington in Perth's south-east — the biggest blaze of its kind in WA's history — will be reviewed to inform future responses to lithium battery fires.
Telstra's nationwide network outage prevented multiple emergency calls from connecting to Queensland's Triple Zero (000) service. Police confirmed 21 individuals were affected, with all now contacted. The outage also disrupted mobile, data, and transport services across Australia.
A nationwide Telstra outage prevented multiple emergency calls from connecting to Triple Zero (000) in Queensland. Police confirmed 21 people were affected, but all have since been contacted.
Australian Moringa growers are uncertain about selling their product after FSANZ ruled it unsafe for human consumption. An appeal is underway, but a new application could take two years.
Fremantle faces Sydney in a highly anticipated AFL match at Perth Stadium, featuring former WA football giants Dean Cox and Matthew Pavlich now at the Swans. The game also pits top ruckmen Luke Jackson against Brodie Grundy, with Fremantle resting Sean Darcy and Sydney dealing with injuries.
Noosa locals and businesses are furious with the Shire Council's decision to close one lane of the Doonella Lake Bridge for six months of repairs, causing severe traffic congestion and impacting businesses with minimal notice.
The Emmy nominations for 2026 have been announced, celebrating TV from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. Mariska Hargitay will host. Highlights include 19 nominations for 'Widow's Bay', a record 24 for 'Hacks', and a nod for Sarah Snook. Snubs include 'Euphoria' and 'The Bear'.
