Perth obstetrician denied bail after fatal crash charges

Perth obstetrician Rhys Bellinge has been denied bail by a magistrate after being charged with manslaughter and dangerous driving. He is accused of causing a crash that killed a 24-year-old woman and injured an Uber driver while allegedly drunk and speeding. Bellinge's lawyer argued for bail, stating he would be under house arrest at his family's mansion. However, the magistrate expressed concerns about his reckless behavior and potential risk to the community, citing evidence of dangerous driving and emotional instability. Bellinge, who was hospitalized with a spinal injury, was visibly upset during the hearing. The magistrate emphasized the seriousness of the charges and the likelihood of a significant prison sentence if convicted.