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21 October 2026

Bibra Lake: Joseph Paratore, 40, identified as cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Perth’s south

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Bibra Lake: Joseph Paratore, 40, identified as cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Perth’s south

A beloved father-of-two has been revealed as the victim of Tuesday’s crash.

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