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WA unmoved on masks as COVID-19 cases drop

Western Australia's premier has declined to say when face mask mandates will be removed as COVID-19 case numbers continue to steadily decline in the state.

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WA assessing if COVID-19 peak has passed, Mark McGowan says, but no sign of mask rules easing

The WA Premier says he hopes the state is past its COVID-19 peak, but that it will take another week to be certain, as new modelling predicts a surge in deaths if face mask rules are relaxed in the next week.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese defends his experience as Scott Morrison takes aim at Labor leader ahead of call on federal election date

Anthony Albanese seeks to counter an attack from the Prime Minister, who is accusing the Opposition Leader of being too inexperienced to lead Australia.

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Hotel use for Ukrainian refugees bad for hospitality industry, says tourism boss

Failte Ireland boss Paul Kelly said that housing Ukrainian refugees in Irish hotels in the long term could pose a serious danger to a tourism sector.

The Independent UK

Mark McGowan condemns ‘morons’ for displaying ads outside his home linking Labor with China

Trucks with ads showing the Chinese president voting for Labor have been seen across Australia this week

The Guardian - AU

Labor MP slams Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor, former CEO over city's 'toxic' workplace culture

Labor MP Kyle McGinn has used parliamentary privilege to criticise the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder over the allegedly "toxic" workplace culture under former chief executive John Walker.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese campaigns in WA with Mark McGowan ahead of 2022 Federal election

After conflicting itineraries prevented Mark McGowan from seeing the Labor leader before he appeared all smiles alongside Scott Morrison two weeks later, the pair hold a press conference, complete with a baby and a random member of the public wanting to ask a "tough question".

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St John WA struggling to meet demand as COVID cases place health system under pressure

Western Australia's ambulance service is forced to dispatch less experienced staff to respond to call-outs as the pandemic places increasing pressure on the health system, prompting the Health Minister to question St John's approach.

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With WA’s budget surplus surging, its GST share is also skyrocketing as the federal election looms

WA's budget surplus is forecast to be an eye-watering $8 billion, yet it will soon receive more than $4 billion in extra GST revenue. While critics label the situation "scandalous", neither party seems willing to upset the apple cart on the eve of a federal election.

ABC News

Human Rights Commissioner questions WA's ongoing use of state of emergency powers

Australia's Human Rights Commissioner says state of emergency laws are getting harder to justify at this stage in the pandemic.

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WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson to be state's next governor, Mark McGowan announces

Premier Mark McGowan has announces Police Commissioner Chris Dawson as the 34th governor of Western Australia.

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Top cop Dawson named WA's next governor

West Australian police chief Chris Dawson has been named the state's next governor, replacing former federal Labor leader Kim Beazley.

AAP

Regional migration is booming during pandemic, so why is Kalgoorlie-Boulder's population falling?

For the first time since 1981, Australia's regional population grew more than capital cities in 2020-21 but, even with mining on the up, Kalgoorlie-Boulder bucked the trend.

ABC News

Call for mandatory COVID-19 face mask rules to be scrapped as Perth's CBD withers

Relaxed COVID-19 restrictions for Western Australia may be in place, but Perth businesses fear it will not be enough to breathe new life into a CBD struggling under the weight of the pandemic.

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Airfares to be capped for regional WA residents, as Mark McGowan fulfils election promise

Return flights starting in regional Western Australia used to cost up to $1,000, but from July they will be capped at $398 or $598 for residents, as the state government fulfils an election promise.

ABC News

WA COVID-19 restrictions have softened as cases rise. Here's what the new rules mean for you

Western Australia's COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, but level two restrictions have just been eased. Here's what it means for you.

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Pilbara to become low emissions industry hub as part of federal budget cash splash in WA

Infrastructure projects get more than $2 billion in a federal budget cash splash as the Liberals try to win back disillusioned WA voters ahead of the election.

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Restrictions will ease on Thursday, but it is still unknown if WA COVID-19 cases have peaked

The West Australian government assures the decision to wind back level two restrictions is informed by the Chief Health Officer, despite his now-published health advice appearing to suggest restrictions should be downgraded later.

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Ratings giant S&P tips WA surplus nudging $8 billion as Commonwealth stares at decade of deficits

WA is set to post an eye-popping surplus of almost $8 billion this year as the state rakes in windfall gains from the iron ore boom and record gas prices, according to ratings giant S&P.

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Primary school-aged children waiting a year to see a clinical psychologist in regional WA

Mental health professionals are concerned about a lack of psychological services in parts of regional West Australia after it was revealed some children are waiting a year to see a clinical psychologist.

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Rising COVID-19 cases and overcrowded housing putting remote Aboriginal communities at risk

An Aboriginal health boss says growing COVID-19 cases and overcrowding in remote communities is putting families at risk, with positive cases forced to isolate with up to 15 people in a single home.

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WA records two more COVID-19 deaths and 8,133 new cases as more free RATs sent to regions

The deaths of a man aged in his 70s and another in his 80s are reported in WA's latest COVID-19 figures, as the state prepares to distribute thousands more rapid antigen tests in regional and remote areas.

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WA's new COVID restrictions explained, from check-ins and capacity limits to mask mandates

Most of Western Australia's level 2 restrictions will be eased next Thursday as Premier Mark McGowan proclaims the state is sitting "at the crest" of its COVID wave. Here's everything you need to know.

AAP

WA on course for Omicron 'soft landing'

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan says the height of Omicron infections appears to have been reached, allowing the state to ease public health restrictions.

AAP

WA attorney-general unreliable, court told

West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley is seeking to correct "mistakes" in the evidence he gave in a defamation trial involving Clive Palmer.

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