Betts shoe retailer closes half its stores

Boy dies after Cloverdale traffic tragedy

A five-year-old boy has died after being struck by a four-wheel drive in Cloverdale when he ran onto a busy road. His mother, who threw herself in front of the vehicle attempting to save her son, was also hit and rushed to Royal Perth Hospital in critical condition before stabilising. The family of four were reportedly looking for a new home when the tragedy occurred, with witnesses and neighbours providing emergency assistance at the scene. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

New minister meets Lancelin erosion crisis victims

New Western Australian Environment Minister John Carey has met with Lancelin business owners affected by severe coastal erosion, just two days after taking over the portfolio. Emergency works are currently underway to protect the local pub through winter, while the community continues to push for long-term solutions to address the rapid coastal erosion threatening the town. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dramatic peak-hour drug bust on Perth highway; Cloverdale tragedy; Lancelin erosion talks

Perth police executed a dramatic peak-hour arrest on Great Eastern Highway, apprehending a 44-year-old man who is accused of possessing 28 kilograms of methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription drugs. The takedown was captured exclusively by Seven News cameras, with the suspect allegedly involved in drug trafficking operations in Karrinyup and North Perth. Two co-accused are also facing serious drug charges in connection with the major drug bust. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dramatic arrest as police seize 28kg of drugs

A 44-year-old New South Wales man was arrested on Perth's Great Eastern Highway during peak hour traffic in a dramatic police takedown. Police allege he possessed 28 kilograms of methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription drugs, and sold methamphetamine in Karrinyup and North Perth. Two co-accused are also facing serious drug charges, with all three men remanded in custody. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Nick Winmar removed from AFL Hall of Fame

St Kilda great Nick Winmar has been removed from the Australian Football Hall of Fame effective immediately after being found guilty of three assault charges involving violence against a woman. The AFL Commission made the decision, while St Kilda has suspended Winmar from the club's Hall of Fame pending the formal conclusion of the full legal process. The 60-year-old footballer's removal follows his criminal convictions. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.