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Bleaching at Ningaloo Reef puts scientists on high alert, as they test coral DNA for heat resistance

Top marine scientists say Western Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef is at further risk of coral bleaching, with signs of heat stress on the northern fringes, as unusually hot water moves from Indonesia down the WA coast.

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Whiteman ton has WA eyeing shield glory

Time is running out for Victoria after Western Australia extended their Sheffield Shield final lead to 297 by tea on day 4 thanks to a Sam Whiteman century.

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Coral bleaching hits iconic coast in Western Australia

Coral bleaching has been recorded at Western Australia's iconic Ningaloo Marine Park, leading to calls for greater action on climate change.

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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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Feds look into WA bridge heritage concerns

The federal government is looking into Aboriginal heritage concerns related to a proposed bridge development in Western Australia.

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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.

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About one-third of COVID-19 cases in Western Australia aged under 18, as 9,727 new infections recorded

Western Australia records 9,727 new COVID-19 cases as data shows about 35 per cent of last week's infections occurred in people aged under 18.

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High fertiliser prices leave vegetable growers struggling to make ends meet

Can you imagine working all year but not making a profit? That is the prospect facing Western Australian vegetable producers.

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Western Australia claims the Sheffield Shield over Victoria, full scoreboard and stats

Shaun Marsh debuted the summer after Western Australia last won the Sheffield Shield. Now, 23 years after that victory, the veteran has finally tasted ultimate victory. Full scoreboard and stats.

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Bancroft ton has WA on top in Shield final

A mammoth opening partnership has Western Australia in a strong position against Victoria as they seek a long-awaited Shield final win.

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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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Couple celebrates Antarctic 'wedding' on RSV Nuyina's second trip to the southern continent

It was far from the dry, dusty wedding in Western Australia's wheatbelt that Benn Ellard and Briege Whitehead had planned, but when they headed to Antarctica on the RSV Nuyina's second voyage to the icy continent, they started dreaming of a much colder, visually spectacular ceremony.

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WA to ease COVID rules for schools

Western Australia will ease a number of COVID-19 rules in schools from term two, as the state reports its highest daily virus number.

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COVID-19 restrictions to be eased in WA schools as state announces record 8,910 new cases

Western Australia records its highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases at almost 9,000, as the government also announces a significant easing of restrictions in schools for the start of term two.

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More than 7,000 new COVID cases and four deaths reported in Western Australia

Western Australia reports 7,197 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths — three of which are historical.

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COVID-19 vaccination rates among Indigenous populations trail Western Australian averages

Western Australian health authorities say vaccination numbers among Aboriginal communities could be better as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the regions.

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Labor’s Katy Gallagher says ‘mean girls’ label ‘diminishes women’; 11 virus deaths – as it happened

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AMA report card highlights steady national decline in hospital beds for over 65s

The Australian Medical Association's public hospital report card highlights a nationwide, downward trend in the number of hospital beds for over 65s over the last three decades.

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Veterans’ affairs minister threatened to quit over budget; Australia reports 30 Covid deaths – as it happened

Andrew Gee calls backlog of veteran’s compensation payments ‘a national disgrace’; WA teenager among 30 Covid deaths across the country. This blog is now closed

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WA three wickets from Shield triumph

Western Australia are closing in on a Sheffield Shield victory against Victoria, needing just three more wickets to secure the hosting rights for the final.

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WA posts 8133 virus cases, more free tests

Western Australia has recorded 8133 new COVID-19 infections and two deaths as the state prepares to unwind some public health restrictions.

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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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Cartwright has WA eyeing victory over Vics

Western Australia are 218 runs ahead of Victoria at tea on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash in Perth, after Hilton Cartwright brought up a century.

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WA COVID restrictions to ease next week as seven deaths and 8,616 new cases recorded

COVID restrictions in Western Australia will ease from next Thursday as six historical deaths are reported to authorities along with a woman in her 80s who passed away yesterday.

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