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25.01.2022 "This is all about seeing who you've been in contact with - not where you are."

25.01.2022 The simple answer is, life as normal cannot resume anytime soon.

25.01.2022 Only two new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the state over the weekend, suggesting the disease was under control in WA, Mr Cook said.

24.01.2022 BREAKING: No new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Western Australia overnight for the first time in 59 days, which Premier Mark McGowan has labelled an outstanding result, but warned against complacency.

24.01.2022 A new survey suggests more than three in five Australians believe working from home will become the norm, even when the coronavirus pandemic has passed.

23.01.2022 Australia is set for a natural light show this week as the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to put on a performance on Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning.

23.01.2022 From May 4, Transperth services will move from the current arrangement to one which represents 70 per cent of the normal weekday timetable, plus school services.

15.01.2022 The restrictions we have had to put in place during this crisis have been significant and disruptive, and the limitations on seeing family and friends have been... particularly difficult for many. But the overwhelming majority of Western Australians have done the right thing, and it has paid off so far. Our State has seen remarkable results in the fight against COVID-19 - and while that fight will continue for some time yet, those results mean we can now cautiously adjust some of the most extreme of those restrictions. As of tomorrow, 27 April, based on expert health advice, the two person limit on non-work indoor and outdoor gatherings will be adjusted, with the limit rising to 10 people. Additionally, the list of acceptable activities to do away from home has been expanded slightly. Everyone should continue to practise appropriate social distancing and stay home except for: Shopping for what you need, such as food or other necessary supplies Medical or health care needs, including compassionate requirements Exercise, including outdoor personal training without shared equipment Training or University study, where remote learning is unavailable Childcare or school Work Non-contact recreational activities such as private picnics in the park, fishing, boating, hiking and camping all in compliance with travel restrictions and the new 10-person rule Home opens and display village openings, with appropriate record keeping and hygiene practices in place, and in compliance with the 10-person rule A maximum of 10 people will be allowed at weddings (an increase from the five person limit), funerals, outdoor personal training (no shared equipment), home opens and display village inspections as part of these changes. The new 10-person rule aligns Western Australia with South Australia. The two-person rule was adopted in WA going further than what was recommended at the time in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19. All other restrictions will remain in place for now, and all public playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gym equipment to remain closed. These decisions are based on the best medical advice in the country and as outlined by National Cabinet restrictions could be in place for six months, but subject to regular review. Thank you again for doing such a great job so far. Although these changes are small, I hope they will help many Western Australians get through this difficult period.

14.01.2022 Such surgeries could resume at an earlier date than had previously been thought possible because the federal government has secured more personal protection equipment for healthcare workers.

09.01.2022 Police need your help with information regarding a burglary in Merredin.

06.01.2022 It is alleged the pair travelled by car from the Wheatbelt region into the Perth/Peel region without a lawful exemption.

04.01.2022 The pandemic has created unprecedented demands in certain fields such as healthcare, IT, call centres and financial services.

01.01.2022 The plan includes the purchase of an additional 301 ventilators, the first of which are due to arrive this month.