Bushfire threat reduced for Tutunup and YoganupNew

Weather Western Australia · 6 hours ago

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has downgraded its bushfire warning for Tutunup and Yoganup to an advice, saying the threat has reduced because bushfire behaviour has decreased. The update was issued at 6:31 PM on 8 November 2026. Check Emergency WA for the latest information.

What to do: Check Emergency WA (DFES) for the latest updates on the bushfire advice for Tutunup and Yoganup. Follow any further instructions from DFES.

• Emergency WA (DFES): warnings: Bushfire Advice THREAT IS REDUCED - TUTUNUP AND YOGANUP

More than 300 unqualified teachers working in WA schools this yearNew

Community Western Australia · 6 hours ago

The West Australian reports that more than 300 unqualified teachers have worked in schools across Western Australia this year. It says a growing number of university students are being placed into classroom vacancies before they finish their degrees.

• The West Australian: WA teachers: Growing number of unqualified teachers on ‘training wheels’ running West Australian classrooms

Kate Miller-Heidke announces 2027 tour including Western Australian datesNew

Culture Western Australia · 9 hours ago

Singer Kate Miller-Heidke has announced a 2027 tour, which she describes as her biggest yet, and it will include stops in Western Australia, including Mandurah and Margaret River. The announcement follows her recent performance at the Telethon event at RAC Arena, as reported by The West Australian.

• The West Australian: Kate Miller-Heidke: The Voice judge returns to WA for major 2027 tour including Mandurah and Margaret River

Police investigate photo of a quokka on Rottnest Island appearing to show a vapeNew

Community Western Australia · 8 hours ago

A photo has emerged that appears to show a vape being held to the mouth of a quokka on Rottnest Island, and police are investigating. The West Australian reports that the WA Premier has responded with strong disapproval.

• The West Australian: Quokka on Rottnest Island pictured with vape as police investigate, WA Premier left disgusted

Parenting educator Maggie Dent returns to WA to talk about modern fatherhoodNew

Community Western Australia · 15 hours ago

Parenting educator Maggie Dent is heading back to Western Australia to share her "good enough" message about parenting. Her message to dads is that children need presence rather than perfection.

• The West Australian: Maggie Dent on modern fatherhood and why she’s back in WA to share her ‘good enough’ message

CBH Group reports over two million tonnes of grain received as WA harvest gets underwayNew

Economy Western Australia · 19 hours ago

CBH Group, Western Australia's grain handling company, reports it has received more than two million tonnes of grain so far this harvest. That is double the amount received at the same point last year, as harvesting continues across the State.

• The West Australian: CBH Group reports more than two million tonnes of grain received as WA harvest ramps up

Receivers move to sell properties linked to former councillor over unpaid loanNew

Economy Perth · 22 hours ago

Receivers have moved to sell several properties linked to a former councillor because of an unpaid loan. According to the source, the properties include units in Longford, Perth and Swansea.

• The Examiner: Receivers move to sell properties linked to former councillor over unpaid loan

Victorian Coalition pledges to repeal the state's First Peoples treaty if electedNew

Politics Melbourne · 2 hours ago

Jess Wilson, Victorian Liberal leader, has said a Liberal government would repeal Victoria's treaty with First Peoples within its first 100 days. The Guardian Australia reports on the proposal and asks whether it reflects what voters want.

• The Guardian Australia: The Coalition plans to scrap Victoria’s treaty with First Peoples if it wins the election – but is that what voters want?

Grattan Institute finds some specialists, including psychiatrists and paediatricians, most likely to charge "extreme" feesNew

Health Australia · 6 hours ago

A Grattan Institute report, covered by The Guardian Australia, finds that psychiatrists and paediatricians are among the specialists most likely to charge fees it describes as "extreme". It says more than 2.2 million Australians paid such a fee to see a specialist last year, and that some doctors charge up to three times the fees of their peers. The Conversation argues that specialist fees are rising and that the government should look beyond the current reforms to rein in costs.

• The Guardian Australia: Psychiatrists and paediatricians among specialists most likely to charge ‘extreme’ fees, thinktank finds
• The Conversation (Australia): Australians are paying ‘extreme’ specialist fees. Here’s how the government can rein in costs

Thirteen electorates to watch in the Victorian election this monthNew

Politics Victoria · 8 hours ago

Ahead of this month's Victorian election, WAtoday and The Age have both published a preview naming 13 seats they expect to shape the result. The seats span the inner city, the suburbs and regional areas, and the outlets say these electorates will help decide who wins.

• WAtoday: The 13 seats to watch – and why they will determine the Victorian election
• The Age: Victoria: The 13 seats to watch – and why they will determine the Victorian election

Bushfire near Casuarina downgraded to Stay Informed advice as fire is containedNew

Weather Darwin · 8 hours ago

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has changed its warning for a bushfire in Casuarina to Bushfire Advice – Stay Informed, because the fire is now contained and controlled. The advice was issued at 4:34 PM on 8 November 2026.

What to do: Stay informed about the bushfire through the official DFES warnings channel, as the advice is now Stay Informed rather than an emergency warning.

• Emergency WA (DFES): warnings: Bushfire Advice STAY INFORMED - CASUARINA

Parents of Northern Territory Catholic school children warned of increased police presenceNew

Community Northern Territory · 14 hours ago

Parents of children at Northern Territory Catholic schools have been told to expect a greater police presence. The notice follows two teenagers being charged with terrorism-related offences within a week, according to ABC Canberra.

• ABC Canberra: NT Catholic school parents warned of police presence amid terror probe

NSW scraps laptop requirements for public primary school studentsNew

Politics New South Wales · 16 hours ago

The New South Wales Premier, Chris Minns, has announced that laptop requirements for public primary school students are being scrapped. The government says the reforms are aimed at reducing children's screen time, and parents are expected to save money from the next school year.

• The West Australian: NSW Premier Chris Minns scraps laptop requirements for public primary school students

Interest rate rise set to affect savers and borrowersNew

Economy Melbourne · 21 hours ago

An ABC Canberra article says the latest interest rate rise is beginning to take effect, with attention turning to bank balances after the Melbourne Cup. The source frames the change as a contest between savers and spenders, but its excerpt gives no further figures or details.

• ABC Canberra: Savers versus spenders in the great interest rate rise race

WAtoday publishes its Superquiz for Monday, 9 NovemberNew

Culture Australia · 3 hours ago

WAtoday has published an interactive trivia quiz, the Superquiz, for Monday, 9 November. The quiz is aimed at readers who enjoy testing their general knowledge.

• WAtoday: Superquiz, Monday, November 9

Queensland's victims' commissioner Beck O'Connor's position is reported to have been affected after she spoke outNew

Politics Queensland · 2 hours ago

The Guardian Australia reports that Queensland's first independent victims' commissioner, Beck O'Connor, faced a response from the LNP government after speaking publicly. Community groups are reported to fear retribution and funding cuts, and the government has been accused of using threatening tactics to silence critics.

• The Guardian Australia: The cautionary tale of Beck O’Connor … and a government accused of using ‘threatening’ tactics to silence critics

Sunday 8 November has no Total Fire Ban in Victoria's fire districtsNew

Weather Victoria · 3 hours ago

The CFA reports that Sunday 8 November 2026 is not currently a day of Total Fire Ban. The listing notes that restrictions may still apply in the districts it covers, including Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, North Central, North East and Northern Country.

What to do: Check the CFA fire danger ratings page for the latest updates and any restrictions that apply to your area before doing any burning or outdoor work.

• CFA: fire danger ratings: Sunday, 08 November 2026

Australia beats Samoa in World Cup rugby league semi-finalNew

Sport Australia · 4 hours ago

Australia defeated Samoa in a World Cup semi-final of rugby league, according to ABC News. The outlet described the win as a reminder of Australia's established strength, even as Samoa's team has grown stronger in recent years.

• ABC News: Against Samoa, Australia's old power conquered the new world

Small bush fire near Coonabarran on the Newell Highway is under controlNew

Weather New South Wales · 3 hours ago

The NSW Rural Fire Service reports a bush fire at 9400 Newell Highway, Coonabarabran, in the Warrumbungle council area, covering about 1 hectare. The fire is now under control, and the alert level is Advice, the lowest level. The update was issued on 8 November 2026 at 08:24.

• NSW Rural Fire Service: major incidents: 9400 NEWELL HWY, COONABARABRAN NSW 2357

Guide to key players at the Cop31 climate talks as the summit opensNew

World Australia · 5 hours ago

The Guardian Australia has published a guide to the main figures and interests at the Cop31 climate talks, which are starting after a dispute over who hosts the summit. The article notes that hosting Cop was a pledge made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in 2021, while he was in opposition, and that arcane rules meant the arrangement became contested.

• The Guardian Australia: Who’s who at Cop31: key players at the climate talks

Leniu sent to sin bin after Kangaroos tryNew

Sport Australia · 6 hours ago

Spencer Leniu has been sent to the sin bin, and the sources report that he left the field following a Kangaroos try. The report is a brief match update from WAtoday and gives no further detail.

• WAtoday: Leniu heads to sin bin after Kangaroos try

South Africa's ANC records its lowest vote share in local electionsNew

Politics 4 hours ago

With 99 percent of votes counted, the African National Congress (ANC), led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has won 31 percent of the vote nationally. Near-final results reported by DW show the party's lowest-ever vote percentage in local elections, which it attributes partly to shortcomings in municipal services such as water and electricity supply.

• Al Jazeera: South Africa’s ANC suffers setback in local elections
• DW (Deutsche Welle) World: South Africa's ANC facing worst-ever performance in local elections

Russian strikes damage Ukraine's power network ahead of Abu Dhabi talksNew

World 4 hours ago

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left about 850,000 people without electricity, according to Al Jazeera, with attacks reported in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. BBC News reported that the strikes wounded nine people and came before Ukrainian and Russian delegations were due to attend trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi the following week.

• BBC News (World): Russian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talks
• Al Jazeera: Russian strikes on Ukraine leave hundreds of thousands without electricity

Air strikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa reportedly kill at least 33, with fresh attacks reported sinceNew

World 5 hours ago

Saudi-led coalition air strikes in Sanaa, Yemen, reportedly killed at least 33 people and injured 39, according to the Houthi militia; Saudi Arabia had not commented in the first reports. Later reports say the death toll rose, Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh, and the Houthis launched fresh strikes, with the two sides described as escalating their conflict.

• The West Australian: Saudis report new attacks amid escalation with Houthis
• The West Australian: Air strikes kill 33 and injure 39 near Yemen capital
• BBC News (World): Houthis say at least 33 killed in Saudi air strike

Strong earthquake in central Japan injures more than 20 peopleNew

World 6 hours ago

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan, damaging windows and shelves and injuring at least 22 people, according to reports. People have been warned about the possibility of further strong quakes, particularly over the next two to three days.

What to do: Follow advice from Japanese authorities and official weather and earthquake agencies for updates, and be prepared for possible strong aftershocks over the next two to three days.

• The West Australian: Injuries and damage as strong earthquake rocks Japan
• ABC News: Strong earthquake rocks central Japan, injuring at least 22

New Zealand election result remains too close to call as special votes are countedNew

Politics 8 hours ago

New Zealand's election has produced no clear winner on election night, and the result remains on a knife-edge. Special votes are still to be counted, and reports say it could take weeks to confirm whether Christopher Luxon or Chris Hipkins will become prime minister.

• WAtoday: Waiting game in New Zealand as election remains on a knife-edge
• The Conversation (Australia): A knife-edge result, 3 possible outcomes: what comes next after NZ’s election?

Heavy rain causes flooding in Gaza, leaving tens of thousands without shelterNew

World 7 hours ago

According to Al Jazeera, Civil Defence has reported more than 1,500 emergency calls after heavy rains. Thousands of tents and shelters have been destroyed, leaving tens of thousands of people without shelter.

• Al Jazeera: Floods in Gaza leave tens of thousands without shelter

Paraguay faces political crisis after collapse of Ueno BankNew

Politics 21 hours ago

The sudden collapse of Ueno Bank has led to suspected financial fraud, with public money at risk and millions of customers affected. Reports differ on the political outcome: DW said President Santiago Peña faced impeachment, while BBC News reported that Peña had been ousted and that the former president had been charged.

• BBC News (World): Paraguay's former president charged after bank collapse
• DW (Deutsche Welle) World: Ueno Bank scandal plunges Paraguay into political crisis

UFC chief Dana White to meet Trump about possible White House press secretary roleNew

Politics 4 hours ago

UFC chief Dana White has been offered the job of White House press secretary, and he says he will meet with President Trump about it. The White House has had no press secretary since October, when Katie Zacharia left the position after less than a week in the role.

• ABC Canberra: UFC chief Dana White to meet Trump after being offered press secretary job
• Al Jazeera: Could UFC boss Dana White be next White House press secretary?

Kangaroos beat Samoa to reach Rugby League World Cup final against New ZealandNew

Sport 5 hours ago

Australia's Kangaroos defeated Samoa at Allianz Stadium, with Reece Walsh scoring a hat-trick. The win sets up a final against New Zealand next week.

• WAtoday: Walsh sinks Samoa as Kangaroos set up blockbuster World Cup final showdown with Kiwis

Messi wins back-to-back MLS Golden BootNew

Sport 6 hours ago

Lionel Messi has become the first player to win the MLS Golden Boot award in consecutive seasons. He scored 26 regular-season goals to top the scoring charts, helping Inter Miami reach the MLS Cup playoffs.

• Al Jazeera: Messi becomes first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards

Israeli president asks Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a governmentNew

Politics 5 hours ago

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief who leads an anti-Netanyahu alliance, with the first attempt to form a government. Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition bloc won a majority in last week's election, and coalition talks are expected to be difficult. Reports say Eisenkot has 28 days to assemble a ruling coalition.

• BBC News (World): Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government
• Al Jazeera: Will Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
• Al Jazeera: The anti-Netanyahu: Can Gadi Eisenkot give the world a different Israel?
• DW (Deutsche Welle) World: Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government

Delegates from more than 190 countries gather in Turkey for UN climate talksNew

World 5 hours ago

Delegates from more than 190 countries are meeting in Turkey for the latest round of UN climate talks, known as Cop31, over the next fortnight. The United States will not take part, according to the report. The talks come as the planet faces human-caused global heating.

• The Guardian Australia: Cop31: what is at stake at the UN climate summit and what can it achieve?

Dearden's dummy opens up Samoa's defence for an early tryNew

Sport 6 hours ago

Tom Dearden used a dummy to get past Samoa's defence and scored the first try of the match. The report comes from a single outlet and gives no further details of the game.

• WAtoday: Dearden's trademark dummy splits open Samoa