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News.com.au
3 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
Perth man accused of driving at 200km/h and threatening police with gun during routine stop
A Perth man's early morning drive escalated quickly when he allegedly brandished a gun at police before speeding away at up to 200km/h. Police allege they tried to stop a Hyundai Tucson wagon driven by the 39-year-old about 7.25am on Monday after it was caught allegedly displaying false plates. The East Perth man failed to stop, instead allegedly brandished a gun and took off from Gibson Rd in Beechboro at speeds of up to 200km/h. He continued through various suburbs before coming to a stop by crashing into bushland at the T-junction of Taylor and Rowley roads in Bunjup. WA Police Air Wing swiftly directed officers to his location. The gun was recovered in Beechboro. The man was charged with nine offences, including reckless driving to escape pursuit by police, unlicensed person possess firearm and drove a vehicle with forged, replica or false plates. He is due to face Midlands Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
WAFL 2025: East Perth forward Sam van Dieman declares Royals ‘belong' in top two after WA Day win
WAFL 2025: East Perth forward Sam van Dieman declares Royals 'belong' in top two after WA Day win
West Australian
25-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
West Perth star Tyler Keitel on his six majors, gearing up for WA Day Derby against fierce rivals East Perth
West Perth star Tyler Keitel on his six majors, gearing up for WA Day Derby against fierce rivals East Perth
West Australian
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Marty Zambotto: Manjimup's Go-Jo walks the turquoise carpet at Eurovision in Basel, Switzerland
Manjimup-raised pop singer Marty Zambotto, better known as Go-Jo, has walked the turquoise carpet at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland. The 29-year-old is scheduled to kick off the second semi-final with a performance of creamy pop banger Milkshake Man in the early hours of Friday morning, WA time. Zambotto promised 'tricks and treats' during his three minutes on stage, as well as a giant blender and at least one costume change. The now Sydney-based West Aussie said he looked for to getting fans to 'come into the world of the Milkshake Man'. Walking the turquoise with the 37 delegates on May 11, Zambotto told Eurovision website Wiwibloggs that the song, written with Brisbane sibling band Sheppard, was 'all about confidence and self-expression'. 'I want other people to see it and be like, 'Wow, I want a taste of that',' he said. The former East Perth footballer has gone from living off-grid on his family's farm near Manjimup to an intense schedule of press and promotional performances across Europe in the lead-up to Eurovision. The first semifinal will be held on Tuesday, with Zambotto performing alongside favourites Austria, Finland and Malta in the second semifinal on May 15. The Australian representative is expected to make it through to the grand final on May 17.
