A 12-year-old boy from Leederville sparked a frantic police search when he booked a ticket and boarded a Jetstar flight to South Australia without his parents’ knowledge. The boy was found safe and well, and it was confirmed that he met the airline’s requirements for independent travel as a secondary school student. Jetstar and Virgin Australia both have policies allowing children aged 12 and over to travel alone on domestic flights with certain documentation.
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Severe weather warning issued with damaging winds expected to lash South West of WA
A severe weather warning has been issued for the Perth metropolitan area and South West, with damaging winds and a slight chance of tornadoes expected from Sunday afternoon as a strong cold front moves through. Rainfall of 15-30mm is anticipated, along with thunderstorms, prompting authorities to advise caution for travelers returning from school holidays. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Severe Weather Warning for Perth Strong winds and rain are coming to Perth this...
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