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A 5-year-old girl was hit by a car while running after a dog in Kingswood.

Girl aged five fights for life after being hit by ute on major highway

The child suffered critical head injuries when struck while chasing a dog, paramedics were told.

  • Jessica McSweeney

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Six-year-old Caleb Wesley, who was struck and killed by a car in Teesdale on Friday.

Caleb loved books and learning. He was killed on his way to school

Caleb Wesley loved learning and reading books. He was walking to the school bus stop when he was struck and killed by a car.

  • Cassandra Morgan
Jared Crouch grapples with Lion Jason Akermanis.

Ex-Brisbane Lions star loses three-year battle over speeding charge

Former AFL star Jason Akermanis has lost a nearly three-year legal battle to overturn a conviction for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h.

  • Rex Martinich
The crash happened near Roebourne in WA’s Pilbara region.

Two die in Pilbara motorbike-ute crash, closing major WA highway

In separate incidents, an 18-year-old has been remembered as a “true blue Aussie” after being killed in a horror rollover in Perth’s north and a man has led police on a wild chase caught on video.

Truck driver James Latchford pleaded guilty to refusing a drug test

Driver fined for refusing blood test after fatal collision with journalist

James Latchford blew a negative breath test for alcohol after a tragic accident that left sports journalist Sam Landsberger fatally injured, but refused to undergo a blood test because he didn’t like needles, Melbourne Magistrates’ Court heard.

  • Emily Woods
Street parties WA Bassendean homepage image.

Cars injure hundreds of WA children. Here’s a plan to put that trend in reverse

Between 2020-2024, 250 children were injured or killed by cars in our state. But there are plans afoot to make WA roads safer for young people.

  • Holly Thompson
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Claire Courtis-Petrusev and Iggy Courtis with their children Rosa and Wilbur at Surrey Hills Primary School pedestrian crossing.

Push for 30km/h speed limit on all local streets to improve safety

A 30-year strategy to meet Victoria’s population needs recommends cutting speed limits, starting with the areas around schools, childcare and kindergarten facilities and playgrounds.

  • Rachel Eddie, Hannah Kennelly and Kieran Rooney
Forensic Crash Unit police car

Girl, 15, killed in single-car collision on Sunshine Coast

The teenager died at the Sunshine Beach scene, while the BMW’s 48-year-old driver and a teenage passenger were taken to hospital.

  • Courtney Kruk
Parents are calling for the government to act so school children can have a safe passage to school.

Coastal residents promised free beach buses while Mandogalup students plead for public transport

Labor has pledged to introduce a free bus service for people living in Stirling to get to Scarborough Beach. Meanwhile, 40km south in the premier’s electorate, school children cross treacherous roads to get to class.

  • Sarah Brookes
The scene of the crash on Anthony Street, Kingston.

Teen arrested after elderly man on mobility scooter hit and killed by car

A 17-year-old was allegedly driving a Ford Focus when it smashed into another car before coming off the road and killing an elderly man on a mobility scooter south of Brisbane.

  • Cloe Read

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