Perth bushfires destroy 59 homes
Bushfires that destroyed at least 59 Perth homes and forced hundreds of people to flee for their lives continued to burn last night.
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Bushfire destroys 41 houses near Perth
A bushfire that tore across the outskirts of Perth over the weekend has destroyed at least 41 homes and damaged another 19, authorities said today.
Fires still burning out of control near Perth
Daylight in Western Australia has allowed helicopters back into the fight against bushfires still burning out of control in the Perth hills, where up to 40 properties have been destroyed.
Bushfires near Perth burn out of control
More than 40 houses are expected to have been destroyed as a bushfire remained out of control in Western Australia.
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Cricket: Pietersen rejects sledging claim
England batsman Kevin Pietersen has tried to make light of any 'feud' he has with Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson.
The Ashes: England facing defeat
England were 81-5 in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the third Test against Australia.
The Ashes: Johnson leads Aussie fightback
Swing bowler Mitchell Johnson took six wickets to help Australia bowl out England for 187 and take control of the third Ashes test.
The Ashes: Hussey backs Johnson
Mike Hussey predicts Mitchell Johnson is set for a big day today in the third Ashes test in Perth.
The Ashes: Warne ends comeback talks
Shane Warne has ended talks of a comeback to test cricket saying he isn't match fit to make a return.
The Ashes: We must be ready for anything - Strauss
Not even the old fire alarm in the middle of the night gag will distract the England cricket team.
The Ashes: Anderson precise even in his sleep
England's swingman Jimmy Anderson can sleep with almost as much precision as he can bowl.
The Ashes: Green surface to greet England
England take their first look at the WACA ground today, where the grassy nature of the pitch has already caused quite a stir.
The Ashes: Beer yet to hear from Warney
The phone hasn't stopped ringing for shock Australian test selection Michael Beer.
The Ashes: Warne offered $1m to return
A group of businessmen have reportedly offered Shane Warne $1 million to return to test cricket for the Ashes series.
The Ashes: Harris fit to play
Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has been passed fit to play the third cricket test against England.