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13-Metre Whale Carcass Forces Closure of Perth's City Beach as Sharks Circle Shoreline
environment10 days ago

13-Metre Whale Carcass Forces Closure of Perth's City Beach as Sharks Circle Shoreline

A decomposing 13-metre whale carcass has forced the closure of City Beach in Perth, Western Australia, after attracting multiple sharks to the shoreline. Authorities are preparing to remove the 31-tonne carcass using heavy machinery, while fisheries officers attempt to tag sharks lured by the decomposing remains. The incident has drawn large crowds of onlookers, prompting officials to urge the public to stay away and stop flying drones near the site.

via Yahoo|
#city-beach#environment#perth
WA orders rare catch-and-kill of protected great white after beach fatality
world20 days ago

WA orders rare catch-and-kill of protected great white after beach fatality

A 63-year-old Greg O'ONeill, described as a devoted father and grandfather-to-be, was killed in a suspected great white attack while swimming at Sorrento Beach in Perth's northern suburbs, prompting Western Australia's fisheries minister to order a rare catch-and-kill of the protected great white to protect beachgoers and aid coronial investigations; he was the fifth fatal shark attack this year.

via Fox News|
#australia#great-white-shark#perth
Perth beaches shut as WA orders catch-and-kill after fatal great white attack
world20 days ago

Perth beaches shut as WA orders catch-and-kill after fatal great white attack

Beaches in Perth’s northern suburbs remain closed after a 63-year-old swimmer was killed by a large great white at Sorrento Beach. Western Australia’s fisheries minister authorised a catch‑and‑kill order for the attacking shark, while authorities continue search and patrols and consider further drone surveillance. The death is WA’s third fatal shark attack in 2026, with ongoing efforts to recover the swimmer’s body.

via The Independent|
#beach-closures#great-white-shark#perth
Shark Attack Claims Swimmer at Sorrento Beach, WA
world21 days ago

Shark Attack Claims Swimmer at Sorrento Beach, WA

A man in his 60s was killed by a shark while swimming off Sorrento Beach in Perth’s northern suburbs, prompting authorities to close the beach as boats and a helicopter searched the area; witnesses described blood in the water and a traumatized onlooker, and police said the swimmer died as a result of the attack. A separate shark incident injured a surfer near Geraldton, and Australia averages two to three fatal shark attacks per year.

via WRAL|
#australia#perth#shark-attack
Yung Filly Cleared on Rape Charges in Australia, Faces Assault Convictions
world2 months ago

Yung Filly Cleared on Rape Charges in Australia, Faces Assault Convictions

British YouTube star and rapper Yung Filly (Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos) was found not guilty on three counts of sexual penetration without consent in a Perth court, but convicted on two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm; the jury couldn’t reach verdicts on three rape charges. The 11-day trial also saw him testify, and prosecutors will decide whether to proceed on the hung counts. Barrientos will remain on bail until August, when sentencing will be scheduled.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#andres-barrientos#assault-occasioning-bodily-harm#perth
Perth Fight Night: Maddalena headlines with live results from UFC Fight Night 275
sports5 months ago

Perth Fight Night: Maddalena headlines with live results from UFC Fight Night 275

UFC Fight Night 275 in Perth is headlined by Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates on Paramount+, with Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld and Tim Elliott vs. Steve Erceg on the main card; the event’s live updates cover the prelims and main card, delivering round-by-round coverage and results for multiple bouts (including Rahiki–Schmid, Pericic–Gaziev, Sutherland–Tuivasa, Rowston–Bryczek, Tafa–Christian, Malkoun–Meerschaert, Thicknesse–Morales, Schultz–Johnston, Micallef–Gorimbo, and Steele–Mar Fan), though the main event result isn’t listed in the excerpt.

via MMA Junkie|
#live-coverage#mma#perth
Della Maddalena Heads Home-Lood UFC Perth Showdown Against Prates
sports5 months ago

Della Maddalena Heads Home-Lood UFC Perth Showdown Against Prates

UFC Fight Night Perth features Jack Della Maddalena defending his welterweight status against Brazilian knockout artist Carlos Prates in a five‑round main event at RAC Arena. Weigh‑in highlights include Gerald Meerschaert weighing in four pounds over the middleweight limit with a 30% purse forfeiture. The card also includes several prelims, with the event airing early morning hours (prelims at 4am ET / 1am PT, main card at 7am ET / 4am PT) and streaming on Paramount+.

via UFC.com|
#carlos-prates#jack-della-maddalena#mma
City Quarantined Over Risky Discovery
environment9 months ago

City Quarantined Over Risky Discovery

Perth has been placed under a city-wide quarantine due to the spread of the polyphagous shot-hole borer beetle, which threatens the local tree canopy and ecosystem. The shift from eradication to containment aims to prevent further spread, with efforts focused on pruning, removals, and community involvement, amid concerns from experts about the risk to broader regions and biodiversity.

via Yahoo|
#beetle#environment#invasive-species