A man was struck on the head with a golf club in a violent attack on Pier Street in Perth's CBD at about 5.30am on Tuesday. The man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. A man has been charged with unlawful wounding. Cafe owner Al Absawi said the victim was allegedly hit without warning. Business owners in the city say incidents like this are common, and some are considering closing. Perth Mayor Bruce Reynolds said the City continues to invest in lighting, patrols and CCTV.
Documents show Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was invited to a media event celebrating a $6 million upgrade to Marrickville Golf Club, five days before the ABC reported he held an undisclosed honorary membership. The event did not go ahead. Albanese told parliament the grant would fix a sewerage problem, but a department brief did not mention sewerage and instead described clubhouse, bar and revenue upgrades. Opposition Infrastructure spokesperson Bridget McKenzie accused him of misleading parliament.
The opposition claims recipients of a $560 million infrastructure funding program were gagged by confidentiality clauses. The Senate is examining the Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program, which included a $6 million grant to Marrickville Golf Club in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's electorate. Good governance groups say the projects were selected without a proper merit-based process. The government says the scheme meets commitments made during the 2025 election campaign. Bureaucrats are due to appear before the committee on Thursday.
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Kingston Council has welcomed Rossdale Golf Club's decision to end its agreement with the developer that proposed redeveloping the site. The club's board made the decision after considering the rezoning process and its ongoing impact on the club. The club says it is still investigating future opportunities, and no decisions have been made about its longer-term direction. Mayor Georgina Oxley said the news would be welcomed by many people who value the club's place in the local community. Deputy Mayor Sarah O'Donnell encouraged residents to support the club by becoming members, booking rounds, dining or hosting functions there.
