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Nation records 16 Covid deaths; 25% of assessed Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley properties uninhabitable after floods – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

WA virus cases could hit 10,000 a day

Western Australia's health minister says the state is only at the start of its Omicron outbreak as WA records more than 3000 new COVID-19 cases.

AAP

Western Australia records 4,300 COVID-19 cases, with 103 people in hospital

Another 4,300 people in Western Australia have contracted COVID-19, with 103 people now in hospital.

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Scott Morrison says Covid close contact isolation rule ‘redundant’, more mobile homes on way to NSW flood victims – as it happened

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Cases doubling in WA as Omicron peak looms

There are 92 people in hospital with COVID-19 in Western Australia and three in intensive care after the state recorded a further 5005 new infections.

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WA records 5,005 new COVID-19 cases as total number of active infections surpasses 20,000

Western Australia records more than 5,000 new cases of coronavirus with the number of active infections across the state reaching 20,788, including 92 in hospital.

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Crackdown on sly grogging as trial of banned drinkers register begins in the Goldfields

The Goldfields is the third region in Western Australia to try out the state government's register, joining the Pilbara and Kimberley in a campaign aimed at problem drinkers.

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WA has 4535 new virus cases, three in ICU

Western Australia has recorded 4535 new COVID-19 infections, while the number of cases in hospital has grown to 80 including three in ICU.

AAP

Covid cases rise across Australia but ICU admissions remain low

Rapid rise in Covid cases in Western Australia recorded over past week but experts say lack of severity means vaccination is effective

The Guardian - AU

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.

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WA crush Victoria in one-day Cup match

Western Australia have cruised to a six-wicket win over Victoria in their one-day Cup cricket game.

AAP

More people in hospital in WA with COVID

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Western Australia has climbed to almost 15,000, while 48 people are now in hospital with the virus.

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Flood havoc as Central Coast braces for 4.5m swells – as it happened

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WA records one death, 2365 new COVID cases

Western Australia has recorded the third death of its Omicron outbreak, that of a woman in her 40s with underlying health conditions, and 2365 new cases.

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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.

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Western Australia records 2,270 new COVID-19 cases

It's the fourth consecutive day daily cases have reached beyond 2,000, however there were no deaths and no people in ICU.

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Reopened WA border no help to Janelle who is stranded in NSW, can't afford to go back and has no home to go to

Watching Western Australians arrive home after the border reopened has been tough for stranded Bunbury resident Janelle Butler who has been living in a hotel room in New South Wales for five months and still cannot get back.

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Western Australia records another day of 2,000-plus COVID-19 cases

Western Australia records 2,289 new COVID-19 cases, as hospitals prepare to start receiving visitors again.

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The Independent UK

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

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Covid travel rules: Australia update entry requirements as borders fully open

This week Western Australia lifted their border restrictions, making it the final state to relax their Covid rules. International travellers are now allowed entry into the country.

The Guardian - UK

Rod Marsh obituary

Combative wicketkeeper whose success in combination with Australia’s fast bowlers gave him a record-breaking Test career

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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.

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New strict COVID-19 hospital visiting rules in Western Australia to be relaxed on Sunday

Strict COVID-19 hospital visiting rules in Western Australia will be relaxed on Sunday, just days after the new restrictions were introduced, the Chief Health Officer announces.

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WA able to withstand COVID surge: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Western Australia's health system is adequately prepared for COVID after its hard border reopened.

Evening Standard

Covid travel: ‘Hermit’ Australian state opens border to visitors after 697 days

Families emotionally reunited at Perth airport as Western Australia opened its border Thursday

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