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West Australian
3 days ago
- Climate
- West Australian
Households warned to prepare as severe weather predicted for WA Day weekend
Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia has warned 'winter is coming' as he urged households to prepare for Perth's first major storm of the season due to hit on WA Day. Authorities are asking residents to prepare their homes to reduce the likelihood of storm related damage as flocks of families travel to the regions to celebrate the long weekend. Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Gianni Colangelo said the wild weather was set to begin on WA Day on Monday. Up to 25mm of rain is forecast on Monday, while up to 60mm is predicted over the following two days. 'We're able to identify the first large cold front of the season is upon us, set to arrive on Monday at the end of the long weekend coming,' Mr Colangelo said. 'It's cold fronts like these and others throughout the season that often deliver areas of severe weather. 'Severe weather that we see every winter season, damaging gale force winds, sometimes destructive, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, abnormally high tides and damaging surf.' Mr Papalia said it was up to West Australians to prepare themselves for the weather ahead. 'Winter is coming, that's the message we're delivering today to all Western Australians, particularly here in the southwest,' he said. 'The stormy winter weather is about upon us and it's time that we all took time to prepare ourselves, prepare your homes, do what you can to make the job of our State Emergency Service and other volunteers a lot easier.' DFES responded to more than 1000 calls for assistance between June and October last year, the majority of calls related to roof and structural damage, fallen trees and water ingress in homes. According to the emergency service, crews spent an average of 3.5 hours at properties for damage which could have likely been prevented. To prevent unnecessary damage residents should clean gutters and downpipes, remove overhanging branches as well as secure trampolines, furniture and bins which could become airborne in strong winds. DFES deputy commissioner Craig Waters said it was easy to be complacent after an especially long summer. 'We're just asking the community not to be complacent and to ensure that they're well prepared that both their property and their family are prepared for the coming storm season,' he said. 'People can often get caught off guard in relation to the change of seasons and we often see the most destructive weather coming in those first couple of cold fronts as part of the winter months.' Residents are reminded to stay up to date with the latest warnings using the Emergency WA website and app. In the case of serious damage to your home which is urgent, you should call the SES on 132 500 or call triple zero (000) in the case of a life-threatening emergency. SATURDAY: 22C, showers and chance of storms SUNDAY: 22C, showers MONDAY: 22C, showers and chance of storms TUESDAY: 20C, showers and chance of storms WEDNESDAY: 20C, high chance of showers
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Climate
- Perth Now
West Aussies warned of wild weather as major storm rolls in
Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia has warned 'winter is coming' as he urged households to prepare for Perth's first major storm of the season due to hit on WA Day. Authorities are asking residents to prepare their homes to reduce the likelihood of storm related damage as flocks of families travel to the regions to celebrate the long weekend. Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Gianni Colangelo said the wild weather was set to begin on WA Day on Monday. Up to 25mm of rain is forecast on Monday, while up to 60mm is predicted over the following two days. 'We're able to identify the first large cold front of the season is upon us, set to arrive on Monday at the end of the long weekend coming,' Mr Colangelo said. 'It's cold fronts like these and others throughout the season that often deliver areas of severe weather. 'Severe weather that we see every winter season, damaging gale force winds, sometimes destructive, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, abnormally high tides and damaging surf.' Mr Papalia said it was up to West Australians to prepare themselves for the weather ahead. Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia said it was easy to be complacent after a long summer. Credit: Oliver Lane 'Winter is coming, that's the message we're delivering today to all Western Australians, particularly here in the southwest,' he said. 'The stormy winter weather is about upon us and it's time that we all took time to prepare ourselves, prepare your homes, do what you can to make the job of our State Emergency Service and other volunteers a lot easier.' DFES responded to more than 1000 calls for assistance between June and October last year, the majority of calls related to roof and structural damage, fallen trees and water ingress in homes. According to the emergency service, crews spent an average of 3.5 hours at properties for damage which could have likely been prevented. To prevent unnecessary damage residents should clean gutters and downpipes, remove overhanging branches as well as secure trampolines, furniture and bins which could become airborne in strong winds. DFES deputy commissioner Craig Waters said SES services spent an average of around 3.5 hours at callouts. Credit: Oliver Lane DFES deputy commissioner Craig Waters said it was easy to be complacent after an especially long summer. 'We're just asking the community not to be complacent and to ensure that they're well prepared that both their property and their family are prepared for the coming storm season,' he said. 'People can often get caught off guard in relation to the change of seasons and we often see the most destructive weather coming in those first couple of cold fronts as part of the winter months.' Residents are reminded to stay up to date with the latest warnings using the Emergency WA website and app. In the case of serious damage to your home which is urgent, you should call the SES on 132 500 or call triple zero (000) in the case of a life-threatening emergency. SATURDAY: 22C, showers and chance of storms SUNDAY: 22C, showers MONDAY: 22C, showers and chance of storms TUESDAY: 20C, showers and chance of storms WEDNESDAY: 20C, high chance of showers
The Age
09-05-2025
- General
- The Age
Poignant tribute to life of ‘gentle, humble' former POW
A riderless horse will lead a poignant tribute ahead of a state funeral for one of the nation's last World War II prisoners of war. Arthur Leggett, who died on April 6 at the age of 106, will be honoured with a military procession in Perth on Saturday. Western Australia Veterans Minister Paul Papalia said it was possibly the only time the public would get to see a military state funeral and 'certainly the only time we get to farewell someone of this stature from the Second World War'. A riderless horse will lead the march and the tenor bell at St George's Cathedral will toll 106 times before falling silent as the state funeral begins. The horse, led by a handler, will have reversed boots in the stirrups, indicating the rider has died. Mr Leggett's youngest daughter, Sue Meagher, said her father was a remarkable man who had touched many lives. 'He was a hardworking man - very gentle, very humble,' she said. It was important for young people to understand what previous generations like her father's did so they could now enjoy freedom, Ms Meagher said. 'When you hear the stories of what some of these older generations went through, they were tough people, they were wonderful, strong men,' she said.
Sydney Morning Herald
09-05-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
Poignant tribute to life of ‘gentle, humble' former POW
A riderless horse will lead a poignant tribute ahead of a state funeral for one of the nation's last World War II prisoners of war. Arthur Leggett, who died on April 6 at the age of 106, will be honoured with a military procession in Perth on Saturday. Western Australia Veterans Minister Paul Papalia said it was possibly the only time the public would get to see a military state funeral and 'certainly the only time we get to farewell someone of this stature from the Second World War'. A riderless horse will lead the march and the tenor bell at St George's Cathedral will toll 106 times before falling silent as the state funeral begins. The horse, led by a handler, will have reversed boots in the stirrups, indicating the rider has died. Mr Leggett's youngest daughter, Sue Meagher, said her father was a remarkable man who had touched many lives. 'He was a hardworking man - very gentle, very humble,' she said. It was important for young people to understand what previous generations like her father's did so they could now enjoy freedom, Ms Meagher said. 'When you hear the stories of what some of these older generations went through, they were tough people, they were wonderful, strong men,' she said.
