PERTH has sweltered through its hottest spring in 116 years, thanks to hot easterly winds and warmer oceans. Following on from the city's wettest September in 40 years, Perth has experienced its ...

Perth is undergoing a rare spring heat wave, with temperatures forecast to peak at 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), forcing dozens of people to evacuate and leaving hundreds without power.

Excuse the cliche expression, but spring has sprung early in Perth. Take a look outside. Yep, clear skies and sunshine. Perth residents can expect much of the same for at least the next week, and some ...