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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.

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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.

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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.

AAP

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.

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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

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”.

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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”.

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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.

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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

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.

ABC News

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.

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Cruise ship ban to end; nation records 24 Covid deaths – as it happened

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Vale Kimberley Kitching

Good morning, early birds. Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching has died aged 52, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to announce Queensland is now part of the state of emergency declaration despite Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s earlier refusal of the offer. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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What Kerry Stokes and Mark McGowan’s text messages tell you about power in Australia

The text message revelations coming out of the defamation case between Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan speak volumes.

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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.

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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.

AAP

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.

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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.

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When the river runs high

Good morning, early birds. Tens of thousands of Sydneysiders were told to immediately evacuate overnight due to flooding concerns, and WA Premier Mark McGowan is in Sydney to face off with mining billionaire Clive Palmer in a high profile defamation case. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma…

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