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Date Time Midvale Skate Park now open A million-dollar skate park is now open in Midvale for the young people of Midland and surrounds. The skate park, jointly funded by the City of Swan and Lotterywest, is a space for skaters of all ages and abilities to socialise, learn and practice their skills together. The City of Swan has worked closely with the community to plan and deliver the region’s newest recreation space, which features concrete skate elements, a bowl, bike pump station and racks...

Date Time Swan Active trainee recognised by AFL SportsReady From growing up on a family farm in the wheatbelt town of Kellerberrin to being named 2021 AFL SportsReady Trainee of the Year in Perth; Bassendean resident Jess Cox (20) is kicking career goals and it is only just the beginning. With her family and colleagues in attendance, Jess was presented the award for her exceptional commitment and achievements as a trainee at Swan Active by AFL SportsReady Field Officer Jade Narkle on Tuesday Ma...

Share on Twitter Fire retardant dropped from an air tanker has helped stop an out-of-control bushfire in Perths northeast, but residents are still being told they are in immediate danger. The massive blaze with a 126km perimeter is moving in a northwesterly direction along the citys coastal plain after destroying 71 homes near the hills town of Wooroloo on Monday night. Residents in the suburbs of Shady Hills View and Bullsbrook - where the RAAF Base Pearce is located - have been to...

Authorities in Western Australia say 71 homes are now known to have been destroyed in the bushfire emergency east of Perth. Hundreds of firefighters have been battling the blaze since Monday. Photo: DFES Western Australia / Incident Photographer Evan Collis Hundreds of people have spent the night in evacuation centres and an emergency warning remains in place for the out-of-control blaze, which started in Wooroloo on Monday and is continuing to threaten lives and homes. WAs Fire and Emergency ...

Strong easterly winds are again expected on Thursday over the fireground in the Perth Hills.

WA bushfire victims speak of agony of fleeing home, but are thankful for amazing firefighters WedWednesday 3 updated WedWednesday 3 FebFebruary 2021 at 1:05pm Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Watch 2 Share Print text only Cancel For many people across the growing fire zone in Perths north-east — not knowing if their house, their belongings, and often their horses, chickens or other animals have survived the blaze is incredibly ha...

Date Time Bushfire information for pet owners In response to the out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s north-eastern suburbs, which is threatening lives and homes, RSPCA WA has issued the following general advice as a resource for pet owners. The situation is changing rapidly, so remember to stay across the latest info and take into account that you may lose power, reception or internet connections. For the most current updates, visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 33 37), or tune in ...

Residents in parts of Perth have been warned they are in immediate danger as an out of control bushfire continues to spread after destroying 7,500 hectares. The massive blaze with an 80km perimeter raged through the night near the hills town of Wooroloo before moving west onto the citys coastal plain where it is threatening homes in northern suburbs.  The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said 80 per cent of all properties in the rural area of Tilden Park in Gidgegannup have been lost....

Date Time Bushfire advice for pet owners In response to the out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s north-eastern suburbs, which is threatening lives and homes, RSPCA WA has issued the following general advice as a resource for pet owners. The situation is changing rapidly, so remember to stay across the latest info and take into account that you may lose power, reception or internet connections. For the most current updates, visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 33 37), or tune in to th...

Australian authorities say 56 homes have been lost to a massive bushfire that continues to burn out of control east of Perth. A fire driven by strong winds burns on a ridge in the suburb of Brigadoon in Perth Photo: AFP Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Commissioner Darren Klemm said that figure was likely to grow as teams completed their damage assessments. The blaze has so far burnt through 7300 hectares inside an 80-kilometre perimeter. An emergency warning is in place for p...