Two men charged over McGowan threats Two West Australian men have been charged for making a number of threats against Premier Mark McGowan, one of which involved a menacing phone call. AAP · Mar 24, 2022
Uncertainty lingers over WA virus rules Western Australia has recorded 7075 new COVID-19 cases and one historic death, while the number of people hospitalised with the virus has climbed to 180. AAP · Mar 22, 2022
View from The Hill: SA result is morale boost for Albanese, but he’s struggling with Kitching allegations Move over Mark McGowan and make some space for South Australia’s Peter Malinauskas on Scott Morrison’s recently installed couch of Labor “besties”. The New Daily · Mar 20, 2022
View from The Hill: SA result is morale boost for Albanese, but he's struggling with Kitching allegations Move over Mark McGowan and make some space for South Australia’s Peter Malinauskas on Scott Morrison’s recently-installed couch of Labor “besties”. The Conversation · Mar 20, 2022
Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese is sitting pretty for the election – so what could possibly go wrong? Polls this week were once again music to Labor ears. Newspoll showed the opposition maintaining its strong election-winning margin. A poll in selected Western Australian seats had the Morrison government on the nose. The Conversation · Mar 17, 2022
WA's Omicron peak days away, one new death Premier Mark McGowan is hopeful Western Australia can soon ease public health restrictions as the state approaches its Omicron peak and records another death. AAP · Mar 17, 2022
PM, WA premier's truce may be short lived Scott Morrison has talked up his strong relationship with Mark McGowan while appearing alongside the Labor premier during a visit to Western Australia. AAP · Mar 17, 2022
COVID infections top 5,000 as WA notches up record Omicron numbers, with more free RATs being given out Western Australia records 5,377 new cases of COVID-19, taking the number of active cases in the state to 27,465. ABC News · Mar 15, 2022
Cruise ship ban to end; nation records 24 Covid deaths – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2022
Texts between Mark McGowan and Kerry Stokes revealed in Clive Palmer defamation case Insider text messages between Mark McGowan and Kerry Stokes are aired in court, including an exchange where the WA Premier thanks the media mogul for "marvellous" front page articles depicting Clive Palmer as a cockroach and cane toad. ABC News · Mar 9, 2022
WA COVID-19 surge continues with record 3,594 new cases reported and 67 in hospital Western Australia records a significant jump in COVID-19 case numbers, as the state prepares to move to new "very high caseload" settings and updates household contact rules. ABC News · Mar 9, 2022
McGowan messages shown in defamation case West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has been questioned in court over his private messages about Clive Palmer during their defamation trial. AAP · Mar 9, 2022
With WA's COVID-19 peak looming as Omicron spreads, businesses are trying to protect staff Split rosters, reserve staff and a healthy dose of luck — that is how Perth businesses are preparing for the peak of COVID-19 infections expected to hit in the next few weeks. ABC News · Mar 8, 2022
WA records another COVID-19 death amid 2,365 new cases, with 36 people now in hospital Western Australia records 2,365 new cases of COVID-19 along with one death, a woman aged in her 40s with underlying health conditions, as the number of people in hospital rises to 36. ABC News · Mar 7, 2022
ABC News · Mar 7, 2022 Mark McGowan tells defamation trial comments by Clive Palmer created 'band of angry people' The WA Premier tells a defamation case comments by Clive Palmer created "a band of angry people in the community", as he denies lying about having health advice saying a WA border closure was "necessary".
ABC News · Mar 6, 2022 Crown Perth Royal Commission report has been handed to Mark McGowan but remains under wraps Almost a year to the day after it was established, the Perth Casino Royal Commission delivers its final report.
AAP · Mar 6, 2022 WA premier tells court of death threats WA Premier Mark McGowan has told a defamation trial that Clive Palmer made statements that led to deaths threats against him and his family.
ABC News · Mar 5, 2022 Federal election 2022: Labor sets sights on marginal WA seats of Pearce and Swan as independent interest grows The Liberal Party in WA faces a host of challenges at the forthcoming federal election to retain the 10 seats it currently holds, as the ABC hits the hustings to find out what voters want.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2022 Western Australia is open again, so now what happens? The Covid border restrictions that have vexed many have come to an end, and stranded Australians can finally reunite with friends and family, write Michael E Miller and Frances Vinall
AAP · Mar 4, 2022 Albanese plays down WA premier's absence Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese's latest visit to Western Australia once again did not include any campaign events with the state's popular premier.
ABC News · Mar 3, 2022 COVID-19 WA hospital visitor rules 'absurd' when restrictions let nightclubs open, AMA says The Australian Medical Association in WA slams "absurd" and "unacceptable" new hospital visitation rules that prevent many partners and relatives from visiting loved ones while nightclubs are allowed to stay open.
ABC News · Mar 3, 2022 WA records one COVID death as 2,423 new cases reported and hard border comes down A woman in her 80s has died with COVID and daily cases in WA reach another record high of 2,423 on the day when the state's hard border comes down.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2022 WA Premier Mark McGowan won't rule out closing the border again in future As Western Australia's hard border falls for the first time in nearly 700 days, Premier Mark McGowan says he cannot guarantee it is gone for good.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2022 WA records 1,766 new local COVID-19 cases as state prepares to lift hard border and reopen The day before Western Australia lifts its hard border and reopens to the world, the state records 1,766 new local cases of COVID-19, with the hospital system put on red alert.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022 Western Australia border reopens after 697 days as the ‘hermit state’ The reopening comes after one false start – and amid an Omicron outbreak and controversial new Covid restrictions