The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

West Australian researchers announce major breakthrough in detecting bacterial infections

In a world-first, a research team in Western Australia develops a faster method of detecting bacterial infections, in a move that should also combat antibiotic resistance.

ABC News · Jul 19, 2022

COVID hospitalisations and deaths are rising faster than cases – but that doesn't mean more severe disease

Australia is currently in its third Omicron wave (second if you live in Western Australia). This one is caused by the subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2022

WA teachers' union asking parents to help make students wear masks in absence of mandate

The teachers' union raises concerns about the number of students choosing not to wear a mask in the classroom as the WA government insists mask-wearing remains a personal choice.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2022

AFP seizes cash, homes and cars in WA

The Australian Federal Police has finalised three operations in Western Australia which involved the seizure of almost almost $3.5 million in cash and assets.

AAP · Jul 15, 2022

Push for WA inquiry into forced adoptions to address 'dehumanising' toll on survivors

Women who were pressured to give up their babies for adoption and people "stolen" from their mothers speak out and unite to call for a WA inquiry into the practice, which tore apart tens of thousands of Australian families.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

WA unmoved on masks as more enter hospital

Premier Mark McGowan admits a surge in COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses is adding to the strain on Western Australia's busy hospitals.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

Two-horse race in regional WA by-election

Western Australia's Liberal and National opposition partners will face off in a by-election for the state's largest electorate.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

Lancelin sand dune accidents lead Shire of Gingin to ask WA government to take over area

The shire in charge of Western Australia's famous Lancelin sand dunes is asking the state government to take over the area after two more teenagers were injured at the tourist hotspot over the weekend.

ABC News · Jul 12, 2022

More Australian workers looking west

Western Australia's tough border policies throughout much of the COVID-19 pandemic have not deterred workers from heading west in record numbers.

AAP · Jul 11, 2022

WA quarantine facility could house workers

Western Australia's mission to recruit overseas workers could involve housing them at an empty quarantine facility set for completion next month.

AAP · Jul 10, 2022