#UPDATE: The fire has since been downgraded. A bushfire emergency has broken out in suburban Perth, with a quick-moving blaze putting dozens of homes and lives at risk. The bushfire broke out just before 3pm local time in a small pocket of bushland in Ellenbrook, about 30 kilometres north-east of Perth. The area is surrounded by more than 100 houses, tightly packed in a modern residential estate. An emergency warning is in place for people in an area bounded by The Broadway, Galatea Pass, Farman

Here's what made headlines today: Outback flooding has knocked out a critical rail link between WA and the rest of the country. The State Government has introduced tougher penalties for drivers accused of serious offences. | 10 News Perth

Perth really knows how to do beaches… turquoise waters, golden sands, and sunsets that feel like magic. 🌊✨ From the calm bays to the surf-ready swells — we’re spoiled for choice here. 😍 So tell us… what’s YOUR favourite Perth beach? 🏖️ 📸 Beautifully captured by the talented @dylan_alcock — this shot is proof we live in paradise. 💙 #welcometoperth #PerthBeaches #SeePerth #WesternAustralia #PerthLife #reelsvideo #reelsfb #PerthSunsets #BeachVibes #PerthWA #PerthPhotography #CoastalVibes #fypp