A once-in-a-generation storm in Western Australia has caused lasting damage along parts of the Perth coastline, according to multiple reports. The storm has been described as shifting and eroding beach areas to the extent that sections of shoreline that were previously sandy are now functioning like cliff edges. All outlets highlight that the impacts are not just temporary disruption from the weather event, but are visible after the storm has passed. The reporting is consistent in characterising the event as exceptional in frequency and severity, and in noting the coastal nature of the damage. While details such as the exact locations, time frames, and extent of erosion are not provided in the supplied summaries, the shared theme across sources is that the storm’s force has altered the structure of parts of Perth’s beaches, leaving persistent erosion and cliff-like formations. Overall, the coverage focuses on the durability of the coastline changes resulting from the storm, rather than on short-term conditions during the event.