Hoani Kevin Charles Paku: Man accused of chasing and ramming police car released on bail pending negotiations

A man who claims police unnecessarily rammed his car has been granted bail pending trial on charges of reckless driving and pursuit. Hoani Kevin Charles Paku, 38, appeared in Geraldton Local Court via video link from Greenough Regional Prison on Friday after his lawyer had previously argued that his charges arose from the actions of … Read more

Negotiations delay tough action against CFMEU

There is uncertainty over what penalties CFMEU officials face and when the union will be taken over by an external administrator as laws to enforce the rules stall. Business groups are calling on the opposition and the Greens to immediately pass legislation giving the minister the power to appoint an administrator for the CFMEU's construction … Read more