Traffic
Freo’s traffic bridge closure enjoyed a smooth first week. How long will it last?
After bracing for carmageddon, most commuters would have been pleasantly surprised. Did working from home make for a smooth start to the shutdown?
- Cameron Myles
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Man rushed to hospital after fiery end to police pursuit
A man has doused himself in accelerant and set his car alight after a police pursuit came to an end in Gosnells.
- Hannah Murphy
Fremantle’s traffic bridge is closing soon. Here’s what it means for your commute
Fresh from celebrating the end to one of the biggest public transport shutdowns in Perth’s history, the government is readying itself for another major logistical challenge.
- Cameron Myles
Perth commuters, is your drive to work taking longer? You’re not imagining it
The number of cars on WA roads has exploded – and so has congestion.
- Hannah Murphy
Mitchell Freeway reopens after police incident
Police, emergency services and Main Roads WA were at the scene, where traffic had been reduced to one lane.
- Hannah Murphy
E-scooter rider who died in East Fremantle crash identified
A friend of Kevin Sanders has paid tribute to the avid scooter rider.
Young boys hospitalised after crash in Perth’s north
An eight-year-old was critically injured and an 11-year-old seriously injured when they were hit while riding their bikes.
- Claire Ottaviano
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EV takeup rocketing as WA hands out millions to people going electric
Expansion of the zero-emission vehicle rebate scheme was warranted by the 513 per cent surge in the number of electric cars on West Australian roads.
- Connor McGoverne
Police plead for safer driving after multiple WA crashes including deaths of two women
In addition to the fatal Indian Ocean Drive crash, a Honda sedan also ploughed through a Nando’s restaurant at Mount Lawley.
- Alex Condon
Driver charged after Perth crash leaves three dead, two fighting for life
Three men have died and two are fighting for life after a vehicle crashed into an unoccupied home in Carlisle, in Perth’s east, about 5am on Saturday.
- Neve Brissenden