Latest news with #DFES
Sydney Morning Herald
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
WA news LIVE: Man with blow torch threatens to light Bunnings gas cylinders on fire
Latest posts Latest posts 9.30am Man with blow torch threatens to light Bunnings gas cylinders on fire First up this morning, officers from the Tactical Response Group, WA Police and DFES swarmed a Bunnings in Perth's southern suburbs last night after a man, allegedly armed with a blow torch and threatening to set gas cylinders on fire, was arrested. An exclusion zone was set up outside the warehouse in Cannington, after police received reports of a man acting suspiciously inside the warehouse around 7.20pm. Further reports received stated the man had then armed himself with the weapon and was making threats to ignite the gas cylinders outside the store. Police said officers attempted negotiations with the man when they arrived, and he was then taken into custody soon after. Footage of the dramatic arrest, posted to Facebook by a bystander, shows multiple officers from the TRG and WA Police swarming in to make the arrest. The 42-year-old Kelmscott man has been charged with burglary and commit, stealing, being armed in a way that may cause fear and endangering the life, health or safety of a person. The man's bail was refused and he is due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court today. Across the nation and around the world Here's what's making headlines today: The United States has launched a review into whether the AUKUS submarine deal should be changed or scrapped, with the Pentagon saying the Joe Biden-era arrangement must be examined to ensure it meets President Donald Trump's 'America First' priorities. Australians have some of the most critical attitudes towards US President Donald Trump and his administration among the world's voters, with an international survey revealing most people find him arrogant, dangerous and a threat to the global economy. A Manhattan jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty on a sex crimes charge on Wednesday, though the jury has not yet reached a verdict on all counts the former movie mogul faces in deliberations that have been marred by infighting and threats. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is preparing to order a radical investigation into the future of the Liberal Party, going beyond a standard post-election review, as she seeks to rebuild it after its historic electoral loss. Critical worker shortages and inflationary pressure on high-volume materials are among the causes driving the unprecedented cost of building a house in Australia, as experts warn that snowballing expenses could doom ambitious housing reform to failure.
The Age
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Age
WA news LIVE: Man with blow torch threatens to light Bunnings gas cylinders on fire
Latest posts Latest posts 9.30am Man with blow torch threatens to light Bunnings gas cylinders on fire First up this morning, officers from the Tactical Response Group, WA Police and DFES swarmed a Bunnings in Perth's southern suburbs last night after a man, allegedly armed with a blow torch and threatening to set gas cylinders on fire, was arrested. An exclusion zone was set up outside the warehouse in Cannington, after police received reports of a man acting suspiciously inside the warehouse around 7.20pm. Further reports received stated the man had then armed himself with the weapon and was making threats to ignite the gas cylinders outside the store. Police said officers attempted negotiations with the man when they arrived, and he was then taken into custody soon after. Footage of the dramatic arrest, posted to Facebook by a bystander, shows multiple officers from the TRG and WA Police swarming in to make the arrest. The 42-year-old Kelmscott man has been charged with burglary and commit, stealing, being armed in a way that may cause fear and endangering the life, health or safety of a person. The man's bail was refused and he is due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court today. Across the nation and around the world Here's what's making headlines today: The United States has launched a review into whether the AUKUS submarine deal should be changed or scrapped, with the Pentagon saying the Joe Biden-era arrangement must be examined to ensure it meets President Donald Trump's 'America First' priorities. Australians have some of the most critical attitudes towards US President Donald Trump and his administration among the world's voters, with an international survey revealing most people find him arrogant, dangerous and a threat to the global economy. A Manhattan jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty on a sex crimes charge on Wednesday, though the jury has not yet reached a verdict on all counts the former movie mogul faces in deliberations that have been marred by infighting and threats. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is preparing to order a radical investigation into the future of the Liberal Party, going beyond a standard post-election review, as she seeks to rebuild it after its historic electoral loss. Critical worker shortages and inflationary pressure on high-volume materials are among the causes driving the unprecedented cost of building a house in Australia, as experts warn that snowballing expenses could doom ambitious housing reform to failure.
West Australian
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Section of Albany Highway remains closed near Kojonup after water mains burst near decommissioned fuel tank
A stretch of Albany Highway near Kojonup remains closed after a water main burst near a decommissioned fuel tank on Sunday morning, spilling potentially contaminated liquid. The leak was isolated just after 10.30am on Sunday, about half an hour after it was first reported in the Shire of Kojonup. Main Roads WA closed a stretch of Albany Highway that runs through the Great Southern town, with a detour in place between Blackwood Road and Pensioner Road on Sunday, which remained closed on Monday afternoon. Two DFES crews attended the site on Sunday with utilities services also on scene trying to fix the burst. At about 11.30am, crews reported the smell and visuals of fuel had significantly reduced. According to a DFES spokesperson, the water main burst near a reportedly decommissioned underground fuel tank near a petrol station. While the tank was shown to be empty, concerns remained about the possibility of residue mixing with the water. The Pollution Response Unit completed testing on the spill by Monday afternoon, however the road remains closed until local government authorities can be sure it is safe to reopen it. The closure on the main route between Perth and Albany comes over the WA Day long weekend, when thousands of travellers will use the highway to travel between the two locations.
Perth Now
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Major highway remains closed after contaminated liquid spill
A stretch of Albany Highway near Kojonup remains closed after a water main burst near a decommissioned fuel tank on Sunday morning, spilling potentially contaminated liquid. The leak was isolated just after 10.30am on Sunday, about half an hour after it was first reported in the Shire of Kojonup. Main Roads WA closed a stretch of Albany Highway that runs through the Great Southern town, with a detour in place between Blackwood Road and Pensioner Road on Sunday, which remained closed on Monday afternoon. Two DFES crews attended the site on Sunday with utilities services also on scene trying to fix the burst. Albany Highway remains closed after a water main burst in Kojonup on June 1 near a decommissioned fuel tank. Credit: Main Roads WA At about 11.30am, crews reported the smell and visuals of fuel had significantly reduced. According to a DFES spokesperson, the water main burst near a reportedly decommissioned underground fuel tank near a petrol station. While the tank was shown to be empty, concerns remained about the possibility of residue mixing with the water. The Pollution Response Unit completed testing on the spill by Monday afternoon, however the road remains closed until local government authorities can be sure it is safe to reopen it. The closure on the main route between Perth and Albany comes over the WA Day long weekend, when thousands of travellers will use the highway to travel between the two locations.
West Australian
01-06-2025
- General
- West Australian
New statistics released by DFES on Smoke Alarm Action Day show most burnt properties did not have alarms
More than half of WA properties engulfed by fire in the past year did not have a smoke alarm installed, shocking new statistics have revealed. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services released the figures on the first day of winter — which is also Smoke Alarm Action Day — in a warning for property owners to install and regularly test smoke alarms. Winter is typically the busiest time for house fires. There have been more than 1100 structure fires (782 in homes) since July 2024, a rate of more than three a day. Smoke alarms were fitted in less than 43 per cent of those fire-affected properties. According to DFES Deputy Commissioner Craig Waters, a fire can take off in seconds and engulf a room in minutes, trapping occupants and cutting off escape routes. 'At night, we lose our sense of smell, so a smoke alarm is an essential detection device to help save lives and can be the difference between a close escape and a catastrophe,' he said. 'If you don't have a smoke alarm or you're not regularly cleaning them or checking that your smoke alarms are in working order, you may be putting the lives of your loved ones at risk.' The need for working smoke alarms is also much higher for people in rural and regional areas who are further from emergency services. Research also shows that many people understand smoke alarms are a legal requirement in WA, but are not aware of the need to maintain the proper function of the devices. Mr Waters urged property owners to take five minutes to test smoke alarms and clean away dust and cobwebs. 'If your smoke alarm has a replaceable battery, change it every year,' he added. 'A beeping or chirping smoke alarm means a low battery or fault within you smoke alarm. 'All smoke alarms, regardless of type, must be replaced every 10 years.' He also encouraged property owners to install heat alarms in garages where lithium-ion devices are charged and 'highly destructive fires can start with little warning'.
