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Emergency services at the scene of a car crash on Mitchell Freeway near the Lukin drive exit in Butler.

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Shocking details about freeway crash that killed two people

The crash has sparked calls for a review of that section of the freeway, with nearby residents warning the signage is confusing. 

Caleb Runciman and Jerrie Demasi

A house in Port Albany was destroyed in a suspicious blaze on Saturday morning.

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Charges laid against woman for Brunswick Road house fire

Police have charged a woman with criminal damage by fire after a blaze destroyed a vacant house on Brunswick Road in Port Albany early on Saturday morning. 

Jacki Elezovich and Cameron Newbold

The fatal crash occurred in Youngs Siding on Friday night.

fatal crashPremiumPolice investigating Youngs Siding crash after woman’s death

Major crash officers are investigating an incident in Youngs Siding, west of Albany, on Friday night, during which a woman in her 30s was killed when her car left the road and rolled. 

Jacki Elezovich

Police say a condolence book was able to saved after a fire at a Le Constellation blaze memorial. (EPA PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyCandles cause blaze at memorial for Swiss fire victims

Firefighters have extinguished flames that burned a memorial to the victims of a New Year's Eve blaze in a Swiss ski resort.

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Rescuers continue ?to search for people beneath the rubble a building that collapsed in Tripoli. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyLebanon building collapse death toll rises to 13

Officials in the Lebanese city of Tripoli say at least 13 people have been killed after the collapse of two residential ‍buildings.

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A 63-year-old man has died after his car ploughed into a power pole in Perth’s north. 

crashMan dies after car ploughs into pole in Perth’s north

A 63-year-old man has died after his car ploughed into a power pole in Perth’s north. 

Jessica Evensen

Police say they had no option but to use lethal force against the man. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

CRASHPremiumUte fells power pole in crash and roll on West Coast Hwy

A ute slammed into a power pole and rolled in an overnight crash that closed a stretch of West Coast Highway. 

Matt Zis

The vehicle was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road before it ploughed into the family home, killing 53-year-old Bishnu Kumari Gurung - known to friends and family as Himali.

PoliceVideoPremiumGrandmother killed by car while asleep in bed identified

Family have described the grandmother as a ‘remarkable woman’ who was a constant ‘source of strength, comfort, and laughter’.

Caitlin Vinci

Three people are dead after a light plane crashed into the ocean south of Adelaide. (Nadir Kinani/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyPilot, teens dead after light plane crashes into ocean

The bodies of three men aboard a light plane when it crashed near a popular fishing area have been recovered by police.

Tom Wark and Andrew Stafford

A multi-agency investigation has begun into a serious incident involving a near collision between two aircraft during aerial firefighting operations in the Great Southern late last year. Pictured on the right is a Lockheed Martin C-130 aircraft shown in this Sept. 4, 1998 file photo.

INVESTIGATIONPremiumInquiry into near-collision of firefighting aircraft

A multi-agency investigation has begun into a serious incident involving a near collision between two aircraft during aerial firefighting operations in the Great Southern late last year.

Melissa Sheil

Adelaide Terrace has been closed due to the fire.

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Road reopened after building fire extinguished in East Perth

Motorists are urged to stay away from the area as traffic is slow on approach. 

Chloe Maher

A woman trapped in a bushfire was winched to safety after being spotted by aerial firefighters. (HANDOUT/TASMANIA FIRE SERVICE)

Disaster and EmergencyWoman winched to safety in dramatic bushfire rescue

Footage of a dramatic fire rescue has shown the moment emergency crews reached a lone woman trapped in an out-of-control bushfire.

William Ton

Mt Helena Valley fire on Friday afternoon 7NEWS

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Perth Hills fire downgraded, possible threat to lives

A fire raging in Darlington, Helena Valley, and Boya has been downgraded to a watch and act, with a possible threat to lives and homes.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Firefighting aircraft have dropped almost 1000 loads of water on a blaze threatening nearby homes. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyReinforcements called as 'dynamic' fire threatens homes

Almost 300 firefighters are battling a blaze that is threatening to break containment lines after reinforcement arrived from interstate.

Andrew Stafford

Hallie, 2 (R) and Evie, 13 (L) have died in hospital after a Townsville housefire.

FIRES‘Unimaginable heartbreak’ as toddler and teen die after house fire

Two-year-old Hallie and 13-year-old Evie succumbed to injuries sustained in the devastating blaze.

Hayley Taylor

Emergency services responded after a blaze broke out at hospital in the US state of Pennsylvania. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyUS hospital evacuated as emergency crews battle fire

US emergency crews have relocated more than 70 patients after a fire engulfed part of a hospital in Pennsylvania.

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The Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research conducts experiments to probe the universe's origins. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyHuge fire burns German lab studying origins of universe

About 130 firefighters have battled a blaze at a scientific research centre ​in southwestern Germany that damaged its particle accelerator.

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The crash occurred on the corner of Albany Highway and South Coast Highway near the big roundabout on Thursday.

Crash PremiumNo injuries after two cars collide at notorious Albany spot

There has been a minor road crash at a notorious Albany intersection, with the occupants escaping injury on Thursday morning.

Amy Towers

The incident took place on Rockingham Beach at the town’s foreshore.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumTragic end after man pulled from water at Rockingham Beach

The man was conveyed to Rockingham Hospital by emergency services after he was found unconscious.

Jessica Evensen

Emergency services are responding to a reported drowning on the Rockingham foreshore.

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Diver pulls unconscious man from Rockingham Beach

A man has been rushed to hospital after being pulled unconscious from calm waters at Rockingham Beach by a diver. 

Caitlin Vinci, Ava Berryman and Caleb Runciman

Crews battled the Dunn Rock blaze for almost a fortnight.

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Community debriefs after Dunn Rock bush fire

Communities in Lake Grace including Dunn Rock and Lake King are recovering after a bush fire ravaged more than 40,000ha of land in January, with the shire holding a community meeting this week.

Hannah Whitehead and Melissa Sheil

Emergency services raced to the scene on Monday night after a Ford Falcon sedan left the road.

TrafficKwinana Freeway reopens after fatal crash in Baldivis

The Kwinana Freeway has reopened after being closed for more than 10 hours, including during peak-hour on Tuesday morning.

Caitlin Vinci

Traffic buuilds this morning at the crash scene in Baldivis.

Disaster and EmergencyPassenger dies in horror Perth freeway crash, traffic chaos

The 44-year-old woman and the driver were trapped in the car. Peak-hour traffic is heavy in the area with road closures in place.

Caitlin Vinci

A car has been crushed in Champion Lakes after being hit by a road trailer carrying a mini loader, which became detached from the car towing it.

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Chaos as loader falls onto car in Perth’s south-east

Emergency services are rushing to a bus depot in Perth’s south-east following reports a loader fell onto a car.

Jessica Evensen