A 10-year-old Australian girl, Hania, was mistakenly shot and killed by police in Punjab, Pakistan, while her father and brother were injured. Police claim officers mistook the family's car for the suspects' escape vehicle during a robbery response. An investigation is underway, and the involved officer has been arrested.
Perth's capital city council is facing significant turmoil with the suspension of its chief executive and the council being formally put on notice. Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds downplayed the situation, citing a need for better teamwork, while refusing to disclose specific reasons for the CEO's suspension.
WA Local Government Minister John Carey has called for the City of Perth to merge with the City of Vincent, citing "pettiness, infighting, and immaturity" among councillors. The City of Perth was formally put on notice due to concerns over its toxic work culture and governance.
WA Local Government Minister John Carey has called for the City of Perth to merge with the City of Vincent, citing "pettiness, infighting and immaturity" among councillors. The City of Perth is under scrutiny for toxic work culture and governance issues, with the Local Government Inspector urging improvements.
A 38-year-old man has died after being attacked by a 13ft great white shark at Horseshoe Reef, Western Australia. The incident occurred near Rottnest Island, north-west of Perth. This is the first fatal shark attack in the state since March last year.
A 38-year-old man died after a fatal shark attack by a great white at Horseshoe Reef, Western Australia. The incident near Rottnest Island is the first fatal attack in the state since March last year.
