#Perth should bunker down for some more wild weather on Friday night – and then keep the umbrellas handy for the next seven days.

Perth should bunker down for some more wild weather on Friday night – and then keep the umbrellas handy for the next seven days.

After a soaking through Thursday night and Friday that included wind gusts of up to 107km/h at Cape Leeuwin and 93km/h on Rottnest and more than 60mm of rain at Bickley, the South West of the state is again set to be lashed tonight.

A severe weather warning remains in place for people in the Lower West, South West, South Coastal, South East Coast and parts of the Great Southern and Central Wheatbelt districts, with showers and winds set to increase into the night.

Winds of 100km/h could hit the metropolitan area and gusts of more than 125km/h are being forecast for coastal areas between Bunbury and Walpole.

via Perth weather: Wild conditions are just the start of the city’s big wet | PerthNow

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Reports of a blast outside courtroom in Indonesia

SECURITY incident is unfolding at a courtroom in Indonesia where a Muslim cleric, suspected of founding the group blamed for the Surabaya bombings, is facing the death penalty.

Aman Abdurrahman, the alleged founder of Jemaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD), is facing court over the 2016 Jakarta bombing…

via Reports of a blast outside courtroom in Indonesia | PerthNow

WA Labor’s Darling Range candidate Colleen Yates resigns

COLLEEN Yates has resigned as Labor’s candidate for the seat of Darling Range, after facing questions over her academic credentials.

In a statement this afternoon, Ms Yates said it was with “deep regret” she announced her resignation.

“I joined the Labor Party just 11 months ago because I was inspired by the new McGowan Government and the sense of positive change it was bringing to Western Australia,” she said.

“I stepped down from my job as a Chief Executive Officer to run for Darling Range. I was ready to throw my heart and soul into the campaign. I was in it, to win it.

“I knew running in this by-election would bring an increased level of scrutiny on the candidates, but I wasn’t prepared for what came.”

via Labor’s Darling Range candidate Colleen Yates resigns | PerthNow

WA Crews fighting Torndirrup National Park bushfire brace for strong winds

FIREFIGHTERS are currently strengthening containment lines to a bushfire which burnt through 300ha in the Torndirrrup National Park yesterday.

The Department of Biodioversity Conservation and Attractions advised this morning the advice level remains in place for residents in the vicinity of Barrass Road near the Torndirrup National Park.

The fire is not yet contained after escaping from a prescribed burn yesterday at about 2pm.

Parks and Wildlife crews and City of Albany volunteer brigades worked overnight with favourable conditions to strengthen the eastern flank to protect Little Grove residents.

City of Albany community emergency services manager Brendan Gordon said the fire reached within an estimated 200-300m of homes.

via Crews fighting Torndirrup National Park bushfire brace for strong winds | PerthNow

High winds and heavy rainfall hits much of #Perth and across WA as storms arrive

THOUSANDS were left without power tonight as predicted storms and heavy rains lashed down – spelling the end of a 17-day dry spell.

Lightning could be seen across much of the state as a storm front moved in early this evening and within an hour or so heavy rains had filled up gauges around the state.

Mandurah copped the brunt of the early rain across the metropolitan area registering 8.8mm between 5.30pm and 8.10pm and that didn’t ease up, with the gauge filling up to 26.6mm by 10pm.

via High winds and heavy rainfall hits much of Perth and across WA as storms arrive | PerthNow

Dozens of foreign ISIS brides have been sentenced to death in Iraq. The women were given 10 mins to beg for their lives before judges decided their sentence

DOZENS of foreign ISIS brides are being sentenced to death in Iraq as the country exacts its revenge after three years of jihadi occupation.

Pleading that they themselves are victims, the women were given 10 minutes to beg for their lives before judges decided their sentence.

Many of them find little sympathy with the Iraqi judiciary and locals and are despised for their support of their militant husbands, who tore the country apart between 2014 and 2017.

French citizen Djamila Boutoutao, 29, appeared in court last month and claimed: “I thought I had married a rapper. It was only when we arrived in Turkey for a week-long ‘holiday’ that I discovered my husband was a jihadist.”

via Dozens of foreign ISIS brides have been sentenced to death in Iraq | PerthNow

Paid parking later this year at what is soon to be #Perth’s biggest shopping centre has drawn the ire of customers, who have threatened to shop locally or online to avoid paying.

The introduction of paid parking later this year at what is soon to be Western Australia’s biggest shopping centre has drawn the ire of customers, who have threatened to shop locally or online to avoid paying.

Scentre Group, which owns and operates Westfield Shopping centres in Australia, confirmed paid parking after the first three hours will be introduced at its Cannington shopping centre.

The fees will kick in when a $350 million redevelopment is completed later this year.

License plate recognition technology is already being rolled out at carpark entry and exit points at Westfield Carousel.

It will be the first time Scentre Group has introduced paid parking in WA.

While Scentre Group would not be drawn on how much shoppers can expect to pay, its charges range from $5 to $40 at interstate car parks.

Shoppers will avoid payment if they park for less than three hours but will face escalating costs of up to $40 per day after that.

via Customers unhappy over Cannington shopping centre parking fee plans – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Hawaii volcano: Lava from Kilauea eruption creeps toward major power plant

Molten lava from the erupting Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island is creeping towards a geothermal power plant site, as workers rush to shut down the facility to prevent the uncontrollable release of toxic gases.

Key points:
A County spokeswoman said the lava had stalled at a berm on the property’s boundary
The plant has been closed since the May 3 eruption
Workers have already moved 227,124 litres of pentane
Crews worked into the night to cap the 11th and final well at the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV) plant, which provides about 25 per cent of the Big Island’s power, as lava from an active fissure flowed around 250 metres from the nearest well pad, county and federal officials said.

“County, state, and federal partners have been collaborating closely to monitor the situation and work with PGV to ensure the safety of the surrounding communities,” the county said.

via Hawaii volcano: Lava from Kilauea eruption creeps toward major power plant – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Bushfire burning out of control, threatening lives and homes in Augusta-Margaret River

A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for parts of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, about 300 kilometres south of Perth.

The warning covers people in the area bounded by Brockman Highway, Courtney Road, Payne Road and Wall Road.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said the fire started near the intersection of Brockman Highway and Beck Road in Courtenay.

via Bushfire burning out of control, threatening lives and homes in Augusta-Margaret River – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Former #Perth schoolboy Henri Van Breda guilty of murdering family with axe in South Africa

Former Perth schoolboy Henri Van Breda has been found guilty of the axe murders of his mother, father and brother in their luxury South African home — an attack which also nearly killed his teenaged sister.

In a judgment handed down in a Cape Town court on Monday, Judge Siraj Desai discounted Van Breda’s account of a laughing, balaclava-clad intruder attacking his family as he watched helplessly.

Instead, Judge Desai methodically picked apart the explanations of the 23-year old — before finding it was he who had massacred his mother Teresa, father Martin and brother Rudi, before attempting to slaughter his 16-year-old sister Marli.

via Henri Van Breda guilty of murdering family with axe in South Africa | PerthNow

Bushfire watch and act alert issued for Capel in WA’s South West

THERE are concerns a bushfire may threaten lives and homes in WA’s South West with a watch and act alert being issued for Capel.

The alert was issued for the out-of-control and unpredictable blaze in the southern part of Capel on Monday afternoon, just before 3.30pm.

The Department of Fire an Emergency Services says there is a possible threat to loves and homes on the western side of Prouse Road and south of Hawley Parkway in Goodwood Estate.

People are being urged to leave or get ready to actively defend the blaze.

via Bushfire watch and act alert issued for Capel in WA’s South West | PerthNow

Winter is coming: #Perth’s long summer to hit a wet and windy end

A glorious, warm late-autumn weekend may have lulled many Perth residents into thinking the summer may never end, but it’s time to reach for a brolly because the sunny, dry weather is about to come to a sudden halt.

The western part of the state will finally get a proper hit of autumn towards the end of the week, as a strong cold front barrels in from the west late Thursday or early Friday.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is predicting thunderstorms and gusty showers with moderate to heavy falls from Exmouth all the way down to Albany…

But as the cold front moves through, daytime temperatures will drop a few degrees, while overnight temperatures will rise.

In Perth, temperatures in the high 20s are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, but tops are set to fall to the low 20s on Friday and the weekend…

via Winter is coming: Perth’s long summer to hit a wet and windy end – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s fun-filled wedding reception featured a royal dance-off and boozy ‘beer pong’ games

PRINCE Harry and Meghan’s wedding reception turned into an ­outrageous party with a very royal dance-off and “beer pong” games.

The Sun can reveal that chat-show superstar James Corden — who was compering the event — instigated an extraordinary dance routine which featured Prince Charles, Prince William and Harry.

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He said: “She looked beautiful and the day was amazing. We’re all so proud of Meg, she looked beautiful and stole the show.”

Other celeb pals of the royal couple staggered out throughout the morning.

James Corden left looking worse for wear, shouting at staff: “Let’s do it again at Christmas.”

Suits actor Rick Hoffman, 47, was spotted singing a boozy rendition of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean in a private section of the hotel.

Jacinda Barrett, the wife of Gabriel Macht, 46 — another of Meghan’s co-stars — said: “Congratulations Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, what a beautiful and joyous day today was with your lovely family and friends.

“I danced when Elton John sang, laughed at Prince Charles’ fantastic speech and am honoured to witness your commitment and love for each other, wishing you a long and happy life together.”

VIDEOS via Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s fun-filled wedding reception featured a royal dance-off and boozy ‘beer pong’ games

Serial rapist Patrick Merritt pleads guilty to raping 13-year-old

ONE of the State’s worst child sex offenders has pleaded guilty to dragging a teenager from her bed and repeatedly raping her in bushland almost 25 years ago.

Notorious rapist Patrick Alfred Comeagain, who now goes by the surname Merritt, was due to face a judge-alone trial in the District Court today over a string of historical child sex offences.

The dangerous sex offender pleaded not guilty to repeatedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old in Geraldton in November 1994, but changed his pleas an hour later after discussions with the State.

The victim was at home with her 15-year-old sister when Merritt covered his face with green material, walked into her bedroom and grabbed her by the back of the head.

He told the girl to “do what I tell you” and forced her into nearby bushland before abusing her.

Merritt was charged with unlawfully detaining a child, deprivation of liberty, indecent assault and four counts of sexual penetration without consent after a cold case review into the unsolved crime.

via Serial rapist Patrick Merritt pleads guilty to raping 13-year-old | PerthNow

Eight-straight Eagles make a statement against Richmond at Optus Stadium

WEST Coast forward Jack Darling booted a career-best six goals to lift his team to a crushing 47-point victory over Richmond in Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash at Optus Stadium.

Darling kicked 6.2 and snared 15 marks (six contested) to inspire West Coast to the 20.10 (130) to 12.11 (83) win in front of 57,616 fans – a new record for the venue.

Josh Kennedy and Mark LeCras chipped in with three goals each, while Jeremy McGovern starred in defence to help extend West Coast’s winning run to eight matches.

via Eight-straight Eagles make a statement against Richmond at Optus Stadium | PerthNow

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