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Thursday 28 September 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# Perth

Last month
August 2023
Irish man in intensive care following alleged one punch attack in Australia
Frank Staples, from Co Wexford, was allegedly assaulted outside a McDonalds fast food restaurant on Beaufort St in Perth two weeks ago.
July
July 2023
A World Cup win will increase the power of the legacy Ireland's women want to leave behind
The women’s national team have had concurrent aims at this year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup – to get out of Group B and to leave a legacy which inspires more girls to play football at all levels.
World Cup heartbreak as Canada come from behind to eliminate Ireland
Adriana Leon’s second-half goal gave Canada a 2-1 win and ended Ireland’s World Cup hopes.
World Cup heartbreak as Canada come from behind to eliminate Ireland
Adriana Leon’s second-half goal gave the Olympic champions a 2-1 win and ended Ireland’s World Cup hopes.
Ireland at the World Cup: 'I want to be able to say in 10, 20, 30 years that I was there'
‘There will be a lot of hibernating Irish coming out to support the girls in green,’ one Irish man tells The Journal.
Ireland at the World Cup: 'I want to be able to say in 10, 20, 30 years that I was there'
‘There will be a lot of hibernating Irish coming out to support the girls in green,’ one Irish man tells The Journal.
Letter from Australia: A sight to behold for the 'No one cares' brigade
Perth calling for The 42′s Emma Duffy after spine-tingling Sydney showdown
This year
2023
Shark kills teenage girl in Western Australia
The girl was pulled from the water but pronounced dead at the scene after efforts to revive her failed.
Mining company 'sorry' for losing radioactive capsule in Western Australia
The solid, silver-coloured cylinder is smaller than a human fingernail but authorities say it could cause acute radiation sickness.
Investigation launched after three people and dog die in hotel fire in Scotland
Emergency services were called to the New County Hotel in Perth just after 5am this morning.
Last year
2022
Sun, sea and a fast-track policing job as Western Australia seeks gardaí for Aussie beat
Western Australia Police, headquartered in the city of Perth has launched a major campaign to recruit guards to their ranks.
Elderly Australian man killed by kangaroo he may have kept as a pet
This is the first fatal kangaroo attack since a man died trying to save his dogs from a kangaroo in 1936.
Man United denied winning end to pre-season tour as Aston Villa hit back for draw
Jadon Sancho was on the scoresheet again for United but Calum Chambers’ last-gasp header earned Villa a 2-2 draw.
Raging bushfires threaten Perth suburbs with temperatures set to climb higher
Emergency services have told residents they are “in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes”.
All time
Pandemic, protests and earthquakes: a Grand Final week like never before in Australia
Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs play the final in Perth after a chaotic week in their home city.
Dozens of homes destroyed in Australian wildfire
One firefighter has been treated for smoke inhalation.
Single case of Covid-19 sends Perth into snap lockdown
Roughly two million residents of the city must stay at home as of this evening.
Medics among 170 Irish citizens travelling from Perth back to Ireland today
There are around 2,000 Irish citizens stranded in 83 countries around the world – most of these are in Australia.
Paul Dunne finishes third in Perth as New Zealander Fox claims European Tour title
Ryan Fox claimed his maiden title after beating Spain’s Adrian Otaegui on the final matchplay day in Perth.
Hoey and Dunne right in contention ahead of Saturday's action in Perth
The pair are a couple of strokes back from leader Panuphol Pittayarat after a good start to their week in Australia.
Man acquitted of murdering Irish father-of-two with screwdriver during Perth fight
Andrew Doan was acquitted of both murder and the alternative charge of manslaughter.
Hoey leads the way in Perth but early disappointment for Dunne and Moynihan
It’s been a mixed opening round in Australia.
Bodies of five people, including children, found in house after man turns himself in to police
Investigators went to the house in suburban Perth after a man, aged in his 20s, presented himself to a regional police station.
Trial date set for fisherman who allegedly murdered Irishman Charles McCarthy in Australia
A judge yesterday set the date for the trial 11 February next.
Australian woman was trying to feed sharks when one bit her finger and pulled her into water
The terrifying ordeal was caught on video.
Four children and three adults found dead at rural property in Australia
Five bodies were found inside a house and two outside.
Rescuers struggle to save survivors after mass beaching of 135 whales in Australia
There are fears that the carcasses may attract sharks.
Yoel Romero defeats Luke Rockhold with brutal third-round knockout
Romero delivered a big win in Australia but did not claim the interim middleweight title after missing weight on Friday.
UFC puts another interim title on the line after injury strikes middleweight champion
Robert Whittaker was ruled medically unable to defend his title at UFC 221 in Perth, Australia and will be replaced by Yoel Romero.
Nine backpackers in hospital in Australia after snorting drug they mistook for cocaine
The drug they actually took was motion sickness medication hyoscine.
Man charged with murder over fatal late-night attack on Irishman in Perth
Charles McCarthy was allegedly struck on the head in the attack. He died in hospital.
Man in court over fatal late-night attack on Irishman in Perth
Charles McCarthy was allegedly struck on the head in the attack. He died in hospital.
Irish teenage boy (17) killed in Australia after alleged gang fight
A woman has been charged with murder.
Analysis: What Ireland must do to win tomorrow and what we can learn from the AFL
The second test takes place tomorrow morning at 8.45am Irish time.
Michael D Higgins says Australian democracy has 'distinctive Irish influence'
Over 90,000 Irish-born people live in Australia.
Higgins compares today's refugees with those who left Ireland during the Famine
President Higgins is on the third day of his week-long State visit to Australia.
Adelaide and Perth to host this year's International Rules tests between Ireland and Australia
The games will take place in November.
This Irish veterinary nurse in Perth customises dog casts to cheer up their families after surgery
Less daunting this way.
Police stop 12-year-old boy who was trying to drive across Australia
The child got about 14 hours into a 4,000km journey.
Australian footballer calls for better education about race after blackface tribute
A mother painted her son’s skin brown to resemble the player.