Rebecca Peppiatt

2 weeks ago | watoday.com.au | Rebecca Peppiatt |Heather McNeill

‘Bloody idiot’ who had luxury cars confiscated revealed as Perth tech guruSaveNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeA successful businessman has appeared in a Perth court over allegations he was driving without a valid licence last month, leading to the impoundment of his Mercedes-Benz Coupe just months after police seized his $100,000 Maserati and converted it into a patrol car.

2 weeks ago | watoday.com.au | Rebecca Peppiatt |Heather McNeill

“One of the most significant aspects of the offending is the need for general deterrence, but a person with an intellectual disability would suggest they are not an appropriate vehicle for general deterrence.”The court heard prosecutors were seeing an immediate term of imprisonment. Outside court, Shaheen told media she was sorry. “I apologise, I am mother, I am woman,” she said. “I am not angel, I am human. I am not doing intentionally.

2 weeks ago | smh.com.au | Rebecca Peppiatt |Heather McNeill

By Rebecca Peppiatt and Heather McNeill April 29, 2025 — 4.23pm, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A Perth judge has cast doubt on claims about the culpability of a woman who was due to be sentenced for the hit-and-run of a Willetton schoolgirl two years ago, remarking that a report claiming the driver had the verbal ability of a 10-year-old was “not adding up”.

3 weeks ago | watoday.com.au | Rebecca Peppiatt

“That’s the general theme, yes,” Edhouse said. “That extends, doesn’t it, to your associates not speaking to police for fear of retribution from the club?” Jenkin continued. “So if another Club Deroes member spoke to police that would be outside the rules, the code?”“I wouldn’t be happy about it,” Edhouse responded. “What would happen?” Jenkin asked. “I wouldn’t be happy about it and nor would many other people,” Edhouse said.

3 weeks ago | watoday.com.au | Rebecca Peppiatt

‘You’re a good person’: WA mum narrowly escapes jail over fatal Geraldton crashSaveNormal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text sizeA West Australian woman who was distracted by her GPS when her car crashed into a ute at an intersection, killing her 10-year-old daughter and her seven-year-old step-son, has narrowly escaped a jail term.