Qantas pilots have been forced to shut down an engine on a flight from Melbourne to Perth. Passengers told 7NEWS they heard a bang before they were advised that the engine had suffered a "catastrophic failure". youtu.be/rJz2zchZNb4 Nick Overall #7NEWS

It has been described as a Christmas miracle - an 82-year-old woman and her pet dog missing for three days in Perth have been found safe and well. youtu.be/-9-_jOb82yI Nick Overall #7NEWS

A four-year-old boy has tragically died in a house fire south of Perth. His family made desperate attempts to save him but choking black smoke drove them back. youtu.be/PjdH7SYBbHw Nick Overall #7NEWS

A monster cyclone has crossed the West Australian coast packing 270 km/h winds. 7NEWS.com.au Nick Overall #7NEWS