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Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Man dies after being hit by bus
A man has been fatally struck by a bus outside a bustling sport arena in Perth, leaving a community in shock and sparking renewed calls for better pedestrian safety. The 45-year-old man died after being hit by a Perth Transit Authority bus as he was crossing Wellington St near the intersection with Milligan St - directly outside Perth Arena - just after 6.15pm on Friday. WA Police said the man was hit by a Transperth bus that had been turning right from Milligan St into Wellington St. The man was treated by paramedics but could not be saved and died at the scene. A pedestrian has died after being hit by a Perth Transit Authority bus outside Perth Arena. Image: 9News Credit: Channel 9 Inspector Vic Hussey told 9News it was a confronting scene. 'So a pedestrian has crossed the road and regrettably, he's come into contact with a Transperth bus that was travelling through this intersection,' Inspector Hussey said. 'It's a very, very sad scene here at the moment.' The 37-year-old male bus driver was physically unharmed but reportedly shaken. Witnesses said he appeared distressed and unable to speak in the immediate aftermath of the collision, while others nearby were seen crying on the street. 'I hear the bus driver is OK, but I'm sure that's going to play on their psyche for a long, long time,' one person told 9News. The fatal incident occurred just after 6.15pm on June 20, as the man was crossing Wellington St near the intersection with Milligan St, directly outside Perth Arena. Image: 9News Credit: Channel 9 The crash occurred as hundreds of people were arriving at the arena to watch a Super Netball clash between the West Coast Fever and Adelaide Thunderbirds, and as city workers were leaving their offices for the day. The busy intersection was closed while emergency crews attended the scene and Major Crash officers began their investigation. Residents have since raised concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection. 'It's not nice, especially when it's so close to home, and when it's something that could have been avoided,' one resident said. 'I raised this with the police about two months ago because I almost got killed.' WA Police confirmed the driver is assisting with the investigation and are appealing to the public for information. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
News.com.au
a day ago
- News.com.au
Man dies after being struck by Transperth bus near Perth Arena
A man has been fatally struck by a bus outside a bustling sport arena in Perth, leaving a community in shock and sparking renewed calls for better pedestrian safety. The 45-year-old man died after being hit by a Perth Transit Authority bus as he was crossing Wellington St near the intersection with Milligan St - directly outside Perth Arena - just after 6.15pm on Friday. WA Police said the man was hit by a Transperth bus that had been turning right from Milligan St into Wellington St. The man was treated by paramedics but could not be saved and died at the scene. Inspector Vic Hussey told 9News it was a confronting scene. 'So a pedestrian has crossed the road and regrettably, he's come into contact with a Transperth bus that was travelling through this intersection,' Inspector Hussey said. 'It's a very, very sad scene here at the moment.' The 37-year-old male bus driver was physically unharmed but reportedly shaken. Witnesses said he appeared distressed and unable to speak in the immediate aftermath of the collision, while others nearby were seen crying on the street. 'I hear the bus driver is OK, but I'm sure that's going to play on their psyche for a long, long time,' one person told 9News. The crash occurred as hundreds of people were arriving at the arena to watch a Super Netball clash between the West Coast Fever and Adelaide Thunderbirds, and as city workers were leaving their offices for the day. The busy intersection was closed while emergency crews attended the scene and Major Crash officers began their investigation. Residents have since raised concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection. 'It's not nice, especially when it's so close to home, and when it's something that could have been avoided,' one resident said. 'I raised this with the police about two months ago because I almost got killed.' WA Police confirmed the driver is assisting with the investigation and are appealing to the public for information. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
ABC News
2 days ago
- ABC News
Man dies after being struck by Transperth bus outside Perth Arena
A 45-year-old man has died after he was hit by a bus while crossing the road near the Perth Arena on Friday night. A Public Transit Authority bus was turning right onto Wellington Street from Milligan Street at around 6:15pm when it hit the man who was crossing the road. He sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. The 37-year-old bus driver was not injured and is assisting police with its investigation. Major Crash investigators are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage of the scene to contact police. There was increased foot traffic in the area on Friday night due to a sports event at the Perth Arena, but it is not yet known whether the man was attending the event. It comes after a woman was killed after being hit by a Transperth bus on the Causeway in East Perth in March.
The Age
4 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Power bill help ditched in WA Labor's big-spending infrastructure budget
The Cook government has done away with its flagship cost of living-beating $400 power credit as it seeks to convince those not feeling the benefits of the state's current prosperity that more targeted measures will do the trick. Labor's ninth budget – Treasurer Rita Saffioti's second – has delivered a $2.5 billion operating surplus this year and more operating surpluses over the next four years from $2.4 billion in 2025-26 to $2.8 billion by 2029. However, state spending continues to skyrocket and cash deficits are driving growth in state debt as the government pivots from road and Metronet spending to ports, poles and wires. Premier Roger Cook said the budget delivered on his 'Made in WA' plan promised at the state election in March, which aimed to diversify WA's economy away from its reliance on iron ore. 'This budget keeps Western Australian ambitions on track,' he said. The government will spend $963 million extra on cost of living support for WA households – but that will not include a state-funded power credit that has featured in the past four budgets. Instead, Saffioti pointed to items like the $150 Commonwealth-funded power credit and the already announced $337 million residential battery scheme as evidence it was helping address power bill prices. On broader cost of living support, Saffioti pointed to the $89 million school assistance payment currently on offer to parents of school children, and the $2.80 flat Transperth and TransWA fare due next year, which will cost $152 million. This flat fare has helped bring down how much the average household pays in government fees and charges by 0.8 per cent from $6617 to $6565.
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Power bill help ditched in WA Labor's big-spending infrastructure budget
The Cook government has done away with its flagship cost of living-beating $400 power credit as it seeks to convince those not feeling the benefits of the state's current prosperity that more targeted measures will do the trick. Labor's ninth budget – Treasurer Rita Saffioti's second – has delivered a $2.5 billion operating surplus this year and more operating surpluses over the next four years from $2.4 billion in 2025-26 to $2.8 billion by 2029. However, state spending continues to skyrocket and cash deficits are driving growth in state debt as the government pivots from road and Metronet spending to ports, poles and wires. Premier Roger Cook said the budget delivered on his 'Made in WA' plan promised at the state election in March, which aimed to diversify WA's economy away from its reliance on iron ore. 'This budget keeps Western Australian ambitions on track,' he said. The government will spend $963 million extra on cost of living support for WA households – but that will not include a state-funded power credit that has featured in the past four budgets. Instead, Saffioti pointed to items like the $150 Commonwealth-funded power credit and the already announced $337 million residential battery scheme as evidence it was helping address power bill prices. On broader cost of living support, Saffioti pointed to the $89 million school assistance payment currently on offer to parents of school children, and the $2.80 flat Transperth and TransWA fare due next year, which will cost $152 million. This flat fare has helped bring down how much the average household pays in government fees and charges by 0.8 per cent from $6617 to $6565.
