The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

WA border closure 'failure of vaccination'

The premier's decision to leave Western Australia's borders closed has left people separated from their loved ones and businesses in a state of limbo.

AAP · Jan 20, 2022

Western Australia suspends border reopening indefinitely amid Omicron spread

State had been due to open up to double-jabbed international and interstate travellers on 5 February

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022

Mystery infection among new WA virus cases

Coronavirus is continuing to spread through Western Australia with several new cases believed to have been infectious in the community.

AAP · Jan 20, 2022

WA reopening 'perfect storm' for homeless

Western Australia's looming border reopening is set to place more pressure on homeless service providers and community organisations.

AAP · Jan 19, 2022

Remote WA community of Kupungarri living in fear as COVID-19 reinforces need for mobile service

Most Australians are able to call for help when they're in trouble, but Deb Donation lives in constant fear for the safety of her community in remote Western Australia, where mobile phone reception is non-existent.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

COVID brings nurse Judith Warland out of retirement ahead of WA's border reopening

Not long before COVID was first detected Judith Warland retired as a nurse. This year she plans to resume nursing to support Western Australia's ailing health system as the state's border reopens.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

ASX and US stocks fall as bond yields rise amid expected interest rate hikes

The Australian share market and US stocks have been sold off sharply as traders prepare for the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to combat inflation.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2022

Two new COVID-19 cases in West Australian outbreak linked to massage parlours and Omicron variant

Western Australia records two more COVID-19 cases linked to a worsening cluster as Perth's City of Surf is cancelled and random proof-of-vaccination checks are announced for the Australia Day Skyworks.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2022

WA events cancelled amid Omicron fears

Western Australia's government faces pressure to reveal how many COVID-19 cases the state is likely to have after borders reopen in less than three weeks.

AAP · Jan 18, 2022

Australia records 77 deaths on deadliest day of pandemic; national medical stockpile activated – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2022