The grieving parents of a young woman — who died from a deadly infection after being ramped outside Royal Perth Hospital — have reflected on the Coroner’s inquiry findings, saying their daughter died an “extremely traumatic” and “manifestly inhumane” death and that WA’s healthcare system still needs changes. Geraldton woman Ashleigh Hunter, 26, died when … Read more
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has unloaded on the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and the timing of their storm warnings on Christmas night, as the tourist city was being lashed by one of the worst storms in years, Residents were hit by a severe thunderstorm, complete with destructive winds, on Monday evening, leaving one woman … Read more
A Labor MP has apologised for labelling attendees at a Queensland victims of crime rally a “rent-a-crowd”. The comment was made when government backbencher Aaron Harper accused local Liberal National Party members of hijacking the Townsville protest on Sunday after losing his cool. Harper was heckled when he was the only Labor MP to front … Read more
WA’s road safety boss has implored motorists to be kind, patient and respectful while driving this holiday season as the Christmas road toll reaches four — three of them motorcyclists. Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner on Tuesday begged West Australians to make a pledge with him, to try and make the rest of festive period … Read more
Brisbane City Council workers have sparked outrage for disposing of tents supposed to help house the city’s homeless community just days after they were given out. It’s believed five tents were recently removed by council officers at Cathedral Place. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Brisbane City Council officers accused of throwing away tents given out to … Read more
Anthony Albanese says there will be “better times ahead” in 2024 as he paid tribute to flood victims in far north Queensland and the nation’s emergency service personnel in his end-of-year Christmas message. Mr Albanese delivered his second holiday greeting as Prime Minister and said for many people the season was a chance to rest … Read more
WA Premier Roger Cook has paid “homage” to WA fire fighters, saying West Australians were “grateful for their sacrifice” as they prepared to spend Christmas saving lives and property. “WA firefighters, other emergency service workers and volunteers have done a phenomenal job protecting lives and homes over the past few days,” Mr Cook said. “We’re … Read more
Thirty cops from overseas and interstate have graduated a WA-transition course, bolstering the force in time from Christmas. The officers, including from the UK, Ireland and New Zealand, all have at least three years experience and graduated an intensive 13-week transition course Friday. Premium Subscribers with digital access can view this article. Already a subscriber? … Read more
Recently re-elected Nedlands Mayor Fiona Argyle has joined the Liberal Party and could be a candidate at the next State election, despite challenging a Liberal MP as an independent last time out. Ms Argyle — who was in October re-elected mayor with 50 per cent of the vote in a three-way contest — told The … Read more
A sixth person released from immigration detention has been arrested after allegedly breaching his curfew conditions in Melbourne’s inner west overnight. The 36-year-old man from Eritrea was arrested by the Australian Federal Police on Friday evening after allegedly breaching a residential condition of his Commonwealth visa. He was remanded into custody by police to appear … Read more
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