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.

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.

More than 40 houses are expected to have been destroyed as a bushfire remained out of control in Western Australia.

Packed to the Rafters star Jessica Marais takes her work home with her.

Robin Esrock holds his nerve to conquer a forest fire lookout.

Greg Dixon ponders whether to climb - or not to climb - the sacred rock called Uluru.

Dumped Perth striker Michael Baird has revealed the extent of the A-League club's salary cap struggles.

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has tried to make light of any 'feud' he has with Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson.

England were 81-5 in their second innings at stumps on the third day of the third Test against Australia.

Mike Hussey predicts Mitchell Johnson is set for a big day today in the third Ashes test in Perth.

Shane Warne has ended talks of a comeback to test cricket saying he isn't match fit to make a return.

Not even the old fire alarm in the middle of the night gag will distract the England cricket team.

England's swingman Jimmy Anderson can sleep with almost as much precision as he can bowl.

England take their first look at the WACA ground today, where the grassy nature of the pitch has already caused quite a stir.

The phone hasn't stopped ringing for shock Australian test selection Michael Beer.

A group of businessmen have reportedly offered Shane Warne $1 million to return to test cricket for the Ashes series.

Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has been passed fit to play the third cricket test against England.

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