Fire and environment campaigners say they are "astonished" the government has rejected an independent enquiry  into the yearly burn-off process, arguing the practice is having a exponentially damaging effect on the environment.

<p>Fire and environment campaigners say they are "astonished" the government has rejected an independent enquiry  into the yearly burn-off process, arguing the practice is having a exponentially damaging effect on the environment.</p>

Simon Beaumont will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking stories and issues in Perth.

<p>Simon Beaumont will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking stories and issues in Perth.</p>