Tropical Cyclone Mitchell tracks southward along Western Australia’s North West coast, poised to make landfall tonight as a category two system near Carnarvon. Wild winds and heavy rainfall already batter the region, prompting evacuations at several mine sites.
Cyclone Impacts and Warnings
Emergency warnings cover areas south of Onslow to Ningaloo and from Coral Bay to Minilya Roadhouse. Officials anticipate 100 to 200 millimetres of rain over the next 24 hours, raising risks of flash flooding and road closures.
Perth Weather Forecast
Remnants of the system bring a shower or two to Perth on Tuesday. The rest of the week remains mild for February standards.
Perth Property Market Surge
New data reveals properties for sale across Perth rose nearly 30 percent in January, though new listings stay below the 10-year average.
AFL Prepares for Faster 2026 Rules
Hawks defender Blake Hardwick indicates AFL players anticipate more frenetic play next year under rules aimed at accelerating the game and challenging defenders. These changes debut publicly during his State of Origin debut when Victoria faces Western Australia on Saturday at Optus Stadium, with the ball set to move rapidly up and down the field.
