An operation to free a two-metre bronze whaler inside a new shark barrier at Cottesloe Beach has entered its second day, as the probe into the animal allegedly being shot with a speargun continues.

Forecast issued at 4:40 am WST on Thursday 9 January 2025. Sunny. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late evening.

Clear. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Sun protection recommended from 8:10 am to 4:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 ...

Greek-American actor John Stamos marked his nameday on January 7, with a post reflecting on his Greek heritage and the influential people in his family bearing the same first name. "Today I celebrate ...