Gold Coast arson leaves two critical, tax changes begin, more bird flu cases

WA's road toll heads for 18-year high

Western Australia's road toll is on track to reach approximately 200 deaths by year's end, with 111 lives already lost in the first six months. Despite record government investment in road safety measures including AI-enabled cameras and new technology, experts and the RAC identify driver complacency as a critical factor contributing to the state having the worst per capita road fatality rate in the nation. The Police Commissioner has called for greater community responsibility to reduce road deaths to zero. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Perth's Elizabeth Quay tower remains unfinished after years

The EQ West Tower at Elizabeth Quay in Perth remains unfinished after years of delays, with electrical trades recently walking off the job over a pay dispute. The 50-storey apartment building and hotel complex was built on land sold by the state government to billionaire Victor Goh a decade ago. The adjacent vacant lot four has sat empty for nearly ten years, with its development application deadline approaching in three months and potential government repurchase options being considered. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Perth man missing in Mexico; Thailand murder case; housing market shock

A Perth man, Jesse Bruzzese, has been missing in Mexico for a month with his last known location in the Cancun region on 3 June. The 35-year-old from Mandurah had been documenting his nine-month solo world trip online before going silent, prompting his family to report him missing and authorities to issue an Interpol yellow alert. Australian property markets are experiencing a sharp decline with capital city values falling 1.3% in the June quarter, though Perth continues to see modest growth of 2% despite a significant slowdown from the previous quarter's 7% increase. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Perth man missing in Mexico for four weeks

Jesse Bruzeze, a 35-year-old Perth man from Mandurah, has been missing in Mexico for four weeks after travelling the world for nine months and documenting his journey online. His last known location was the Cancun region on 3rd June, and his phone appears to be switched off or out of service. An Interpol yellow alert has been issued, with DFAT, the Consulate Corps, and local Mexican authorities working with his family to locate him. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bluey's stage show arrives in Melbourne

Bluey's Big Play: The Stage Show has opened at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre for the school holidays, running until July 12th. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.