Australian economy slows as productivity falls

Alleged stolen Hilux crashes into bedroom, narrowly missing sleeping couple

A stolen Toyota Hilux crashed through a bedroom wall in Cloverdale, Perth, stopping less than a metre from a sleeping couple's bed. Police pursued the allegedly stolen vehicle from High Wycombe before the 21-year-old driver lost control and ploughed through a neighbour's wall, fence and police car before hitting the house. The driver was arrested and charged with multiple offences including theft, reckless driving without a licence and providing false details to police. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Perth faces power concerns as coal phase-out looms

Western Australia plans to shut down Collie's coal mines and power stations by 2030, replacing them with renewable energy and gas. A report by the Australian Energy Market Operator shows a power surplus for the next three years, but warns that after 2030, insufficient power will be generated to meet growing demand without further investment in renewables. Reaching net zero by 2050 would require 97 million solar panels and 12,000 wind turbines across WA. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Squishy toy trend leaves children with severe burns

A viral toy has been hijacked by a dangerous trend and it's now becoming a serious hazard. Squishy toys in the microwave might sound like a terrible idea, but to curious young minds it's more common than you think. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dramatic peak hour arrest shuts down William Street

A 25-year-old wanted man was arrested during morning peak hour on William Street when drug and firearm squad officers stopped a rideshare vehicle and removed him from the back seat. The dramatic takedown brought traffic to a standstill as police searched the Haval sedan, while the Uber driver, an innocent bystander, was caught up in the operation. The man remains in custody with no charges yet laid. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Quarantine passengers head home; police takedown in CBD; stolen ute crashes into house

Six passengers from the MV Hondias cruise ship have completed their quarantine at the Bullsbrook Centre for National Resilience after being evacuated from a Hantavirus-infected vessel in South America. The five Australians and one New Zealander spent six weeks in isolation before being cleared to return home. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.