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Police officers injured in chase through Perth's western suburbs
To crime news, and several WA Police officers have been injured after their car was rammed in a chase through Perth's western suburbs.
A 29-year-old, with two kids in the back seat, allegedly slammed into parked cars as he tried to escape pursuit in Churchlands, as well as hitting the police vehicle.
The police car has been written off and two officers have been left with whiplash and pain in the neck, back and shoulders.
You can see the footage of the incident below.
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What's happening across Australia
Here's what's making news elsewhere today.
Momentum is building in the Liberal Party to launch a special inquiry into its future, as Coalition leaders Sussan Ley and David Littleproud jostle over nuclear energy, risking a formal split.
Ben Roberts-Smith will find out this morning if he has won his court bid to overturn a devastating defamation loss.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken about his views on religious faith as he prepares to travel to Rome for the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV and to hold meetings with world leaders.
The vote count continues today, as Liberal Tim Wilson's lead over independent Zoe Daniel in the Melbourne seat of Goldstein narrows further.
In Victoria, the state government is secretly mapping the infiltration of big infrastructure projects by firms with suspected underworld links and warning key contractors to cut ties with gangland figures.
In NSW, the state's healthcare system risks being overwhelmed by an avalanche of ageing and chronically ill patients, a special commission report has found.
The murder trial of alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson continues today with evidence from expert toxicologists. A juror was discharged yesterday because they may have discussed the case outside court.
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Today's weather
Looks like we've got clear skies (and chilly mornings) ahead.
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Welcome to our live blog
Good morning readers, and welcome to our live blog for Friday, May 16.
Making headlines this morning is the view from an outgoing Perth school principal, who has likened the job to that of a chief executive order – and delivered a warning on the back of revelations school teachers were shunning the leadership role.
You can read all about it here.
Meanwhile, Colin Dutton, the man at the helm of developer Stockland's WA arm, sits down with Jesinta Burton to talk about the career he almost had, what drew him to Perth – and why he's not a fan of the 's' word.
And finally, for those looking for some lunch inspiration on a lazy Friday, food writer Max Veenhuyzen brings us the story of Riwayat, where three men walked into a former strip club and turned it into a buoyant Pakistani restaurant serving cooked-to-order karahi, roghni naan, and other lesser-seen dishes from home.
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