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West Australian
4 hours ago
- West Australian
Pakistani national allegedly attempts to fly under another name and conceals $100k in cash at Perth Airport
Pakistani national allegedly attempts to fly under another name and conceals $100k in cash at Perth Airport
ABC News
16 hours ago
- Climate
- ABC News
Fog turns Perth into mystical winter wonderland, causing delays at Perth Airport
Perth residents awoke to a rare, mystical treat on Thursday morning, with heavy fog blanketing much of WA's west coast, causing disruption for motorists and at Perth Airport. The widespread fog shrouded areas from the state's far south west, extending up the west coast to Carnarvon and inland through parts of the Goldfields district. The murky and misty air gave Perth's CBD an eerie vibe with buildings almost invisible behind a thick cloak of fog. The conditions followed a cold front that passed through the south west region on Wednesday, leaving behind cooler overnight temperatures and cloud-free skies. Perth Airport confirmed 18 flights in and out were delayed on Thursday because of limited visibility. In a statement, it said a mix of regional interstate flights were disrupted and two had to be diverted back to their departure points. To form the perfect recipe for fog, you need four main components: moisture, cold air, light winds and clear skies overnight. Those elements typically happen when a cold front moves through, which is what we saw yesterday. The Bureau of Meteorology's Jessica Lingard said those elements were typically found behind cold fronts. "As the air cools, any of that moisture in the air, that water vapour condenses into water droplets and we end up with clouds forming on the ground," she said. "Any wind or cloud overnight is going to keep temperatures warmer and prevent that cooling that we need." It was the second morning this week that Perth has woken to misty conditions, after the city was blanketed on Monday. However, Ms Lingard said Thursday morning's fog was more extensive than normal. "We do see places like Port Hedland and through the Pilbara district that will have fog events, but this one was quite extensive because it was all one system that formed it rather than just localised patches of fog," she said. For fog to clear in the morning, the sun needs to warm the earth, which will in turn warm the air above it and dry the moisture out, lifting and clearing the cloud away from the ground. "Sometimes we have, like we did on Monday, high cloud moving in and that blocks out a bit of the sun so we see the fog lingers around for a little bit longer in the morning," Ms Lingard said. With cloudy conditions having settled in overnight ahead of another cold front, Friday morning was tipped to be fog free across much of the state. That front is set to bring a burst of wintry weather to western and south-western parts of WA over the course of Friday and into the weekend. "We're not likely to see any fog [on Friday] because we're going to have that cloud cover and it's also going to be too windy for fog to form nicely," Ms Lingard said. "But as the cloud clears, there may be opportunities for some fog to form but probably not as widespread." The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the cold front could bring severe thunderstorms and damaging winds for WA's south west and coastal regions on Friday. Some places could see rainfall totals exceed 40 millimetres, while areas further inland could be looking at 5 to 10mm. Behind the system, winds will shift dramatically to south-westerly and stay strong and blustery, making temperatures feel very chilly this weekend.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Confronting crash pics shared in bid to find good Samaritans
Police are searching for good Samaritans who attended the scene of a serious crash near Perth Airport. Officers from the major crash investigation section allege Raymond Charles Ugle, 42, was behind the wheel of a Ford Falcon when it collided with a white Mercedes-Benz truck about 12.45pm on May 22. The impact caused the truck's trailer to collide with a Hyundai hatchback at the corner of Grogan Road and Kingsford Smith Avenue. The 46-year-old female driver of the Hyundai was trapped when her car became wedged underneath the trailer. She was seriously injured and cut free from the wreckage by firefighters. In a bid to track down witnesses who assisted in the direct aftermath of the crash, police released three shocking photos of the 'horrific' scene on Wednesday. Crime stoppers can be reached on 1800 333 000 or online. Credit: WA Police / WA Police Police urge the good Samaritans to contact crime stoppers to help with the ongoing investigation. The 37-year-old male driver of the truck was not hurt and Mr Ugle was transported to hospital with minor injuries before facing Perth Magistrates Court on May 23. He has been charged with dangerous driving in circumstances occasioning grievous bodily harm and a no authority to drive offence. Mr Ugle will front court again on Friday after being remanded in custody. Dash-cam of the incident can be uploaded directly to police here. Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are urging witnesses and anyone who attended the scene of a serious crash near Perth Airport. Credit: WA Police / WA Police
West Australian
2 days ago
- West Australian
Perth Airport: Police want to speak to good Samaritans who helped after crash seriously injured woman
Police are searching for good Samaritans who attended the scene of a serious crash near Perth Airport. Officers from the major crash investigation section allege Raymond Charles Ugle, 42, was behind the wheel of a Ford Falcon when it collided with a white Mercedes-Benz truck about 12.45pm on May 22. The impact caused the truck's trailer to collide with a Hyundai hatchback at the corner of Grogan Road and Kingsford Smith Avenue. The 46-year-old female driver of the Hyundai was trapped when her car became wedged underneath the trailer. She was seriously injured and cut free from the wreckage by firefighters. In a bid to track down witnesses who assisted in the direct aftermath of the crash, police released three shocking photos of the 'horrific' scene on Wednesday. Police urge the good Samaritans to contact crime stoppers to help with the ongoing investigation. The 37-year-old male driver of the truck was not hurt and Mr Ugle was transported to hospital with minor injuries before facing Perth Magistrates Court on May 23. He has been charged with dangerous driving in circumstances occasioning grievous bodily harm and a no authority to drive offence. Mr Ugle will front court again on Friday after being remanded in custody. Dash-cam of the incident can be uploaded directly to police here .
West Australian
3 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Perth Airport Click Frenzy: Cheap flights to Bali, New York, London as part of travel sale exclusive to WA
Perth Airport is set to launch a major travel sale in its first-ever partnership with Click Frenzy. Thirteen airlines — including Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air Mauritius, China Southern Airlines, Air Asia and Scoot — will offer West Aussies a chance to scoop up discounted fares on flights departing from Perth Airport. The four-day sale will begin at 5pm on Wednesday and includes flights to popular international destinations such as London, Shanghai, New York, Africa and Bali. Click Frenzy Head of Marketing Daniel Thompson said the sale event will offer some of the best international flight deals of the year. 'We're excited to team up with Perth Airport to unlock some of the best international flight deals of the year, making iconic destinations more accessible for Western Australians,' Mr Thompson said. 'This is Click Frenzy's first major sales event hosted exclusively for WA residents, and we're thrilled by some of the incredible deals and hotspots travellers will be able to venture to, particularly if they are looking to escape the colder months. 'Right now, when it comes to budgeting, a small break can go a long way, so we think this is coming at the perfect time.' Perth Airport's Chief Commercial and Aviation Officer Kate Holsgrove said the sale event gives residents facing cost-of-living pressures a chance to experience their dream holiday for less. 'Western Australia's global aviation network has grown significantly, and we are now more connected to the rest of the world than we have ever been,' Ms Holsgrove said. 'Western Australians love to travel, and our airline partners are committed to make it easier for you to connect to your dream holiday destination.
