Perth and WA weather: Thousands of homes still without power after wild Sunday storm

Australia will resume exporting animal-rendered products to Indonesia after a seven-year hiatus, following Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins' successful trade visit. During her trip, a bilateral protocol was signed allowing six Australian establishments to export rendered products, valued at over $100 million annually, alongside agreements on wheat and biosecurity cooperation. Want More Context? 🔎

Ben Cousins, the West Coast legend and Brownlow medallist, will participate in the upcoming Legends Game on August 28 at Marvel Stadium, marking 15 years since his retirement. The charity match, featuring stars like Cyril Rioli and Gary Ablett Jr., will raise funds for the Australian Prostate Centre and honor EJ Whitten's legacy. Want More Context? 🔎

The Looma Eagles achieved a remarkable 71-point victory over the Bidyadanga Emus, dominating the game after a slow start, with Winston Nellie scoring six goals. Meanwhile, Cable Beach narrowly defeated the Peninsula Bombers 6.4 (40) to 4.2 (26) in the women's competition, with Katherine Dann leading in goals for Cable Beach. Want More Context? 🔎

West Australians are under a coastal hazard warning as severe weather continues into Monday, with strong winds and large waves expected between Jurien Bay and Bunbury, posing risks of erosion and infrastructure damage. The weekend's storms left 20,000 homes in Perth without power, prompted over 100 emergency calls, and led to temporary closures of IKEA and Mandurah Forum due to damage and outages. Want More Context? 🔎

An Oasis fan in his 40s tragically died after falling from the upper tier of Wembley Stadium during the band's performance on Saturday night. Emergency services responded quickly, but he was pronounced dead at the scene; the Gallagher brothers expressed shock and condolences, while police are seeking witnesses to the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

West Coast's WAFL team faced a significant defeat, losing by 69 points to East Perth, with notable performances from Matt Flynn (24 disposals, 30 hit-outs) and Malakai Champion (20 touches). However, several players struggled, including Jack Hutchinson, who left due to a hamstring injury, and Noah Long, who had minimal impact until the second half. Want More Context? 🔎