URGENT UPDATE: A pedestrian is fighting for his life after a devastating hit-and-run incident in Coodanup, near Mandurah, late last night. The accident occurred around 9:40 PM on Steerforth Drive, leaving the victim, a man in his 30s, critically injured and rushed to Royal Perth Hospital.
Authorities report that forensic teams are currently scouring the area for evidence, as the driver responsible for this shocking incident fled the scene. The urgent search for the suspect is underway, with police appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
This tragic incident adds to a wave of distressing news across Australia today. In another significant development, Australia Post has suspended shipping business parcels to the United States following an executive order from President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on items valued under $800 USD. This move could have wide-reaching impacts on Australian businesses reliant on international shipping.
In the realm of health, latest data indicates that children with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism make up nearly 30% of participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme but receive less than 7% of its budget. Parents may face thousands in medical fees to maintain necessary care, prompting calls for urgent reforms to the scheme.
As the nation grapples with a cost-of-living crisis, asking rents have soared, putting additional pressure on tenants across the country. The situation has reached critical levels, causing widespread concern among Australians.
Meanwhile, a devastating Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza has reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people. The Albanese government condemned the attack as a likely breach of international law, directly challenging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertion that it was a tragic accident.
Good morning to our readers as we continue to cover these breaking stories. Today, we will also discuss wildlife management, as a nature conservation group advocates for laws to prevent pet cats from turning feral—a pressing issue in Western Australia.
In cultural news, a Ming Dynasty relic discovered by two men from Shark Bay has made headlines once again, uncovering fresh mysteries linked to historical shipwrecks on Australia’s Mid West coast.
Lastly, with the West Coast Football Club officially recording its worst season in history, fans are left wondering what steps the club must take to regain its competitive edge.
Stay with us as we bring you the latest updates on these urgent stories and more, happening right now.
