Ms Dhu’s Family Settles With WA Government, Stirling Plans Coastal Boardwalk, Alleged Theft Ring Busted in Perth

After a seven-month-long dispute, the family of Ms Dhu, the 22-year-old woman who died in police custody in 2014, has reached a settlement with the WA Government. The details of the settlement remain undisclosed, marking the end of a legal saga. This news was exclusively reported by journalist Jesinta Burton.

In a surprising coastal development, the City of Stirling in Western Australia is planning a two-kilometer boardwalk to connect Scarborough and Trigg beaches. This ambitious project aims to rival iconic coastal walks such as Bondi to Coogee. Stirling Mayor Mark Stirling highlighted the potential tourist appeal of the boardwalk, set to pass through delicate sand dunes, but faced opposition over potential environmental concerns.

The legal clash between former Perth Glory shareholder Kenneth Keogh and ex-owner Tony Sage has come to a close with a peace deal. The dispute over a million-dollar stake in the football club led to a Supreme Court intervention and subsequent settlement. The terms of the agreement between Keogh and Sage are yet to be fully disclosed.

On the political front, recent comments by Australian Labor Party Senator Fatima Payman have stirred controversy within the party. Senator Payman’s remarks accusing Israel of conducting a genocide in Gaza, along with the use of the controversial slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” have sparked heated debates. The opposition, led by Peter Dutton, is calling for Payman’s removal from the party, adding to the division within the Labor caucus on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

A new movie starring Nicolas Cage, filmed in the picturesque town of Yallingup, has released its first clip ahead of its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. ‘The Surfer,’ a psychological thriller, showcases Cage’s trademark intense performance against the backdrop of Western Australia’s stunning coastline.

Perth law enforcement has made significant progress in combating vehicle theft with the arrest of several individuals linked to a series of thefts of Toyota Landcruisers and caravans. The alleged theft ring was involved in multiple incidents dating back to March, with the perpetrators facing charges related to stealing offenses, possession of stolen property, and engaging in transactions with the proceeds of crime.