Driver Remains at Large After Ramming Vehicle into South Perth House
A driver fled the scene on foot after crashing a Toyota Hilux into the front wall and fencing of a residence in South Perth. Western Australia Police report the incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. on Ridge Street. Investigations continue, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers immediately.
WA Women’s and Babies Hospital Faces Major Cost Blowout
Construction pressures threaten to inflate the budget of Western Australia’s $1.8 billion Women’s and Babies Hospital in Murdoch. Premier Roger Cook and Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey highlighted widespread impacts on the state’s hospital pipeline during an announcement of a $1.5 billion infrastructure boost.
The new funding includes $500 million for a building hospitals fund, $214 million for maintenance, and $36.2 million to create an office dedicated to commissioning future hospital projects.
Key National and International Updates
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor plans to deliver his first major policy speech, arguing that Australia’s immigration system must prioritize migrants’ values to prevent cultural erosion by self-serving entrants.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Australia for a non-royal tour along the eastern seaboard.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump removed a social media image portraying him healing the sick amid backlash from religious groups, insisting it depicted him as a doctor rather than a messianic figure.
