Heavy smoke blankets Perth after prescribed burns

[WA Today]( WAtoday AM News Update Friday, 4th May, 2018 --------------------------------------------------------------- [People across Perth woke to heavy smoke after prescribed burns on Thursday.]( [Heavy smoke blankets Perth after prescribed burns]( BY David Prestipino Perth households and motorists have woken to a disgustingly smoky Friday morning after prescribed burns across Perth on Thursday afternoon. --------------------------------------------------------------- Top stories [Close to conflict: WA could get more defence dollars]( WA's proximity to global conflict hotspots should make it a larger hub for both public and private defence activities according to WA's new Agent General. 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