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Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
WA news LIVE: Perth hills driver to fight charges over Christmas Day head-on crash
Latest posts Latest posts 9.43am Perth hills driver to fight charges over Christmas Day head-on crash By A Hovea man who was allegedly behind the wheel of a car involved in a horror head-on collision on Christmas Day in Perth's east has pleaded not guilty to six counts of dangerous driving. Ryan North, 47, was allegedly behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla hatchback when it and a Hyundai Santa Fe station wagon collided on the afternoon of December 25 in Greenmount. The crash happened on the Great Eastern Highway near Old York Road, about five kilometres east of Midland. Two women aged 45 and 48, each a passenger in one of the vehicles, were taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital with critical injuries. The 48-year-old male driver, and two other passengers aged 17 and 10 who were in the Hyundai Santa Fe, were taken to hospital with serious injuries. North sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash, police said at the time. He was charged earlier this month with six counts of careless driving causing bodily harm and made his first appearance in Midland Magistrates Court yesterday. During the hearing, North pleaded not guilty to all charges and said he wanted a neurological report to be provided to the court, as well as crash expert opinion. He will be back before Perth Magistrates Court in November. 9.43am Across Australia and around the world Here's what's making headlines elsewhere today: Indo-Pacific experts in the United States have urged Australia to speak more clearly about the threats posed by China, including how it would respond in the event of a regional conflict, or risk the AUKUS submarine agreement that is now under review by the Trump administration. It comes after US lawmakers from both main parties pushed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to keep the deal, ahead of the review's completion in coming months. European leaders have aired a potential deal to halt the war in Ukraine under plans to be put to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in talks with US President Donald Trump on Friday, signalling a negotiation over territory as long as a ceasefire comes first. The proposal came in an online meeting attended by Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Zelensky telling his European counterparts that Putin was 'bluffing' about his desire for peace. The Australian sharemarket is set to advance on Thursday as US stocks drifted around record levels on Wednesday. Wall Street made gains after expectations reached a virtual consensus that the US Federal Reserve would cut its main interest rates for the first time this year at its next meeting in September, boosting investment prices and the economy while making it cheaper for households and businesses to borrow. 9.42am Today's weather 9.42am Welcome to our live news blog Good morning readers and welcome to our live news blog for Thursday, August 14. Making headlines today is new data from property analysts Cotality, formerly CoreLogic, which reveals Perth prices are – surprise, surprise – at a record high and have increased the most out of any capital city bar one. The data revealed Perth's dwelling value growth was up 0.9 per cent over the month and 2.6 per cent over the rolling quarter. Cotality economist Kaytlin Ezzy said Perth's strong value growth was driven by a combination of low advertised supply and elevated demand. Holly Thompson has the full story. You can read it here. Meanwhile, an Ellenbrook teenager has spent his first night behind bars after his suspended sentence for coward-punching a fellow student was overturned on Wednesday. The 14-year-old victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was at Ellenbrook Central shopping centre with friends in April when he was struck from behind. His 16-year-old attacker, who was 15 at the time of the attack and cannot be named due to his age, was confronted by shoppers and fled the scene. On Wednesday last week, the 16-year-old was handed a six-month suspended sentence with supervision, but that decision was overturned days later by Children's Court President Hylton Quail, who said a strong message must be sent to about the dangers of one-punch attacks.
The Age
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Age
WA news LIVE: Perth hills driver to fight charges over Christmas Day head-on crash
Latest posts Latest posts 9.43am Perth hills driver to fight charges over Christmas Day head-on crash By A Hovea man who was allegedly behind the wheel of a car involved in a horror head-on collision on Christmas Day in Perth's east has pleaded not guilty to six counts of dangerous driving. Ryan North, 47, was allegedly behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla hatchback when it and a Hyundai Santa Fe station wagon collided on the afternoon of December 25 in Greenmount. The crash happened on the Great Eastern Highway near Old York Road, about five kilometres east of Midland. Two women aged 45 and 48, each a passenger in one of the vehicles, were taken by ambulance to Royal Perth Hospital with critical injuries. The 48-year-old male driver, and two other passengers aged 17 and 10 who were in the Hyundai Santa Fe, were taken to hospital with serious injuries. North sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash, police said at the time. He was charged earlier this month with six counts of careless driving causing bodily harm and made his first appearance in Midland Magistrates Court yesterday. During the hearing, North pleaded not guilty to all charges and said he wanted a neurological report to be provided to the court, as well as crash expert opinion. He will be back before Perth Magistrates Court in November. 9.43am Across Australia and around the world Here's what's making headlines elsewhere today: Indo-Pacific experts in the United States have urged Australia to speak more clearly about the threats posed by China, including how it would respond in the event of a regional conflict, or risk the AUKUS submarine agreement that is now under review by the Trump administration. It comes after US lawmakers from both main parties pushed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to keep the deal, ahead of the review's completion in coming months. European leaders have aired a potential deal to halt the war in Ukraine under plans to be put to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in talks with US President Donald Trump on Friday, signalling a negotiation over territory as long as a ceasefire comes first. The proposal came in an online meeting attended by Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with Zelensky telling his European counterparts that Putin was 'bluffing' about his desire for peace. The Australian sharemarket is set to advance on Thursday as US stocks drifted around record levels on Wednesday. Wall Street made gains after expectations reached a virtual consensus that the US Federal Reserve would cut its main interest rates for the first time this year at its next meeting in September, boosting investment prices and the economy while making it cheaper for households and businesses to borrow. 9.42am Today's weather 9.42am Welcome to our live news blog Good morning readers and welcome to our live news blog for Thursday, August 14. Making headlines today is new data from property analysts Cotality, formerly CoreLogic, which reveals Perth prices are – surprise, surprise – at a record high and have increased the most out of any capital city bar one. The data revealed Perth's dwelling value growth was up 0.9 per cent over the month and 2.6 per cent over the rolling quarter. Cotality economist Kaytlin Ezzy said Perth's strong value growth was driven by a combination of low advertised supply and elevated demand. Holly Thompson has the full story. You can read it here. Meanwhile, an Ellenbrook teenager has spent his first night behind bars after his suspended sentence for coward-punching a fellow student was overturned on Wednesday. The 14-year-old victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was at Ellenbrook Central shopping centre with friends in April when he was struck from behind. His 16-year-old attacker, who was 15 at the time of the attack and cannot be named due to his age, was confronted by shoppers and fled the scene. On Wednesday last week, the 16-year-old was handed a six-month suspended sentence with supervision, but that decision was overturned days later by Children's Court President Hylton Quail, who said a strong message must be sent to about the dangers of one-punch attacks.
Perth Now
29-06-2025
- Perth Now
Driver hits man with car in alleged road rage attack
Midland detectives have charged a man over an alleged road rage incident that left a man with serious injuries to both his legs after being pinned between cars. Police said the alleged attack unfolded on Saturday morning after an incident between the accused, a 69-year-old man, and a 57-year-old man. The 57-year-old was driving a silver Ford Mustang coupe when he allegedly became involved in a minor crash with the 69-year-old near the intersection of Morrison and Farrell roads in Midvale at 11.15 am. Police allege the 69-year-old from Boya deliberately drove his silver Hyundai at the victim, pinning him against a third vehicle entering a nearby car park. The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics for serious injuries to both his legs before being conveyed to Royal Perth Hospital. The 69-year-old fled the scene but was later found by police at a nearby fast-food restaurant, where he was taken into custody. He was charged with unlawful damage, common assault and grievous bodily harm. The man was granted bail, and he is next due to appear before Midland Magistrates Court on July 25. Detectives are calling for any witnesses who were in the area at the time who may have dash camera vision of the incident to upload via this link.
The Age
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Age
WA news LIVE: One dead, two injured in horror Forrestfield crash; WA's housing crisis laid bare
Latest posts Latest posts 9.36am One dead, two injured in horror Forrestfield crash One person has died and two have been rushed to hospital after a horror crash in Forrestfield, at the intersection of Hale Road and Tonkin Highway, just after 10pm on Wednesday night. WA Police have since charged a 26-year-old man, who was driving a white Nissan Navara and allegedly failed to stop when asked by police, instead leading them on a chase. That chase ended when the 26-year-old allegedly hit a blue Ford Falcon station wagon, killing the man who was driving it. A female passenger in that vehicle was also injured and rushed to Royal Perth Hospital. The driver of the Nissan was taken to hospital under police guard for treatment. The man, from Middle Swan, has been charged with manslaughter, reckless driving to escape pursuit, dangerous driving causing bodily harm in circumstances of aggravation and no authority to drive. He was refused bail and will appear in front of the Midland Magistrates Court today. The crash has closed Tonkin Highway. Main Roads WA are assessing damage to two traffic light poles – one of which had to be removed this morning. Hale Road is also closed westbound from Reynolds Road to Tonkin Highway and emergency services remain on site. Drivers are urged to seek an alternative route. 9.36am Across the nation and around the world Here's what's making headlines today: It was 3.53am on Tuesday when Ben Holland, the head of Qantas' integrated operations centre, received a call from a duty manager. Information was streaming in about two ultra-long-haul Qantas flights from Perth to London and Paris. NATO secretary general Mark Rutte never thought the message would be shared publicly when he texted Donald Trump after US planes bombed Iranian nuclear facilities. In just 48 hours, US President Donald Trump pivoted from an unprecedented bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities to announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, resulting in a flurry of diplomatic activity that left allies and adversaries scrambling to keep up. As the NATO summit in The Hague drew to a close earlier this morning, US President Donald Trump was asked at a press conference about NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte calling him 'daddy' in praise of his brokering of the Israel-Iran ceasefire.
Sydney Morning Herald
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
WA news LIVE: One dead, two injured in horror Forrestfield crash; WA's housing crisis laid bare
Latest posts Latest posts 9.36am One dead, two injured in horror Forrestfield crash One person has died and two have been rushed to hospital after a horror crash in Forrestfield, at the intersection of Hale Road and Tonkin Highway, just after 10pm on Wednesday night. WA Police have since charged a 26-year-old man, who was driving a white Nissan Navara and allegedly failed to stop when asked by police, instead leading them on a chase. That chase ended when the 26-year-old allegedly hit a blue Ford Falcon station wagon, killing the man who was driving it. A female passenger in that vehicle was also injured and rushed to Royal Perth Hospital. The driver of the Nissan was taken to hospital under police guard for treatment. The man, from Middle Swan, has been charged with manslaughter, reckless driving to escape pursuit, dangerous driving causing bodily harm in circumstances of aggravation and no authority to drive. He was refused bail and will appear in front of the Midland Magistrates Court today. The crash has closed Tonkin Highway. Main Roads WA are assessing damage to two traffic light poles – one of which had to be removed this morning. Hale Road is also closed westbound from Reynolds Road to Tonkin Highway and emergency services remain on site. Drivers are urged to seek an alternative route. 9.36am Across the nation and around the world Here's what's making headlines today: It was 3.53am on Tuesday when Ben Holland, the head of Qantas' integrated operations centre, received a call from a duty manager. Information was streaming in about two ultra-long-haul Qantas flights from Perth to London and Paris. NATO secretary general Mark Rutte never thought the message would be shared publicly when he texted Donald Trump after US planes bombed Iranian nuclear facilities. In just 48 hours, US President Donald Trump pivoted from an unprecedented bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities to announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, resulting in a flurry of diplomatic activity that left allies and adversaries scrambling to keep up. As the NATO summit in The Hague drew to a close earlier this morning, US President Donald Trump was asked at a press conference about NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte calling him 'daddy' in praise of his brokering of the Israel-Iran ceasefire.
