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'We need to act now, without delay': WA premier brings mask mandate back

'We need to act now, without delay': WA premier brings mask mandate back

Jemillah Dawson

Consumers can find a list of approved RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) kits on the Therapeutic Goods Administration website. Photo: File image

Buyers beware: Watch out for fake COVID-19 test kits

Nicky Lefebvre
59m ago

Daniela Cooper and Ashley Rose.

Circus fest a celebration of colour and life | Photos

Daniela Cooper
2hrs ago

Funding welcomed: Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson, Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns, Dardanup Brigade Captain Wayne Cross and Fire Commissioner Darren Klemm at the opening on January 11. Picture: supplied

Support for fire fighters: Funding strengthens brigade response

Pip Waller
2hrs ago

RENTAL STRUGGLE: Well Home Loans chief executive Scott Spencer says Dalyellup, Carey Park and Australind are in the top 20 WA suburbs with the tightest rental market, according to data from Suburbtrends. Photo: Supplied.

Bunbury suburbs named among most difficult WA suburbs to find a rental

Youth Precinct: Features nearing completion include the parkour area and walls for the sports court. Picture: Advanteering Civil Engineering

Bunbury Youth Precinct shapes up for April 2022 opening

Pip Waller

Taj Burrow (third from left, back row) said it was "definitely the biggest Shallows we've ever surfed" at this week's 17th Small Fries competition. Photos: Surfing WA/Jack O'Grady

Pumping waves greet groms at 17th Taj's Small Fries | Photos

Sold out: Coles at Bunbury Centrepoint had sold out of toilet paper by close of business almost every day in the last week. Picture: Pip Waller

'A time to support local': Panic buying clears shelves as community reminded to shop local

Pip Waller

Masks required in the South West as exposure sites grow

Scholarships open for women in engineering

Protection for fairy terns between Fremantle and Bunbury

Margaret River exposure sites: Coles, IGA added to list

'We need to act now, without delay': WA premier brings mask mandate back

'We need to act now, without delay': WA premier brings mask mandate back

Protecting our possums: The family friendly event will be held at the Graham Bricknell Memorial Music Shell on January 23. Picture: supplied

WHAT'S ONLearn how you can help our possums

Wise Wine general manager Greg Garnish.

'It's a miracle': Tourism businesses breathe sigh of relief following Dunsborough bushfire

Celebrating a century: Vanda Murray celebrated her 100th birthday at the Leschenault Leisure Centre on January 5. Picture: Pip Waller

100 years young: Vanda Murray celebrates milestone birthday

Something odd in the woods: A still from Firewatch, developed by video game studio Campo Santo. Picture: Campo Santo

Another lockdown discovery: story-driven video games

Photo: File

No evidence healthy kids need booster: WHO

Here's who topped each subject in the HSC

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Canberra records 1467 new COVID-19 cases

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Child's body found in barrel, man charged

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Sovereign quantum encryption in the cloud

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Qld to reopen international border on Sat

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Palmer to lead UAP Senate election bid

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A man charged with murdering a nine-year-old girl in the Blue Mountains has fronted court.

Accused Blue Mts girl murderer in court

1hr ago

Here's who topped each subject in the HSC

Here's who topped each subject in the HSC

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One-in-three Canberrans aged 18 and over have now received their COVID-19 booster shot.

Canberra records 1467 new COVID-19 cases

8m ago

A man has been charged with the murder of a girl who disappeared from the NSW Blue Mountains.

Child's body found in barrel, man charged

13m ago

An Australian firm is helping to roll out the nation's first sovereign quantum encryption service.

Sovereign quantum encryption in the cloud

Marion Rae
24m ago

Queensland will end quarantine for twice-vaccinated international travellers from 1am on Saturday.

Qld to reopen international border on Sat

Marty Silk
35m ago

Clive Palmer is to attempt a return to federal politics with his United Australia Party.

Palmer to lead UAP Senate election bid

Nick Gibbs
38m ago

'I'M BEGGING YOU': Victorian woman Melanie Swieconek makes an emotional appeal to the state government to reverse ban on new IVF proceedures.

WATCHVictorian woman's emotional appeal to reverse IVF ban

Emma Horn
38m ago

Consumers can find a list of approved RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) kits on the Therapeutic Goods Administration website. Photo: File image

Buyers beware: Watch out for fake COVID-19 test kits

59m ago

George Christensen has been reprimanded by Scott Morrison over his anti-vaccine views. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Dangerous views': Christensen could lose lucrative role after latest anti-vax outburst

1hr ago

Photo: File

NSW records 32 deaths, 32,297 new COVID-19 cases

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

Photo: File

WATCHCOVID emergency declared in Victorian hospitals

Callum Godde and Kim Chappell

COVID testing underway. Photo: Marina Neil

NSW records its deadliest pandemic day with 36 lives lost

Kim Chappell

People who visited the Visitor Centre, IGA and Coles should monitor for symptoms unless directly advised otherwise by the Department of Health. If symptoms develop, get tested and isolate. Photo: GoogleMaps

Margaret River exposure sites: Coles, IGA added to list

Nicky Lefebvre

Photo: File

WATCHNSW records 29,504 new COVID cases, 17 deaths

Hannah Ryan

Taj Burrow (third from left, back row) said it was "definitely the biggest Shallows we've ever surfed" at this week's 17th Small Fries competition. Photos: Surfing WA/Jack O'Grady

Pumping waves greet groms at 17th Taj's Small Fries | Photos

DETERRENT: Howard Kotton believes slow over rates could be avoided if offending captains received suspensions. Australia's Pat Cummins and England's Joe Root are pictured during the first Test. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Suspend Test skippers for poor over rates

Howard Kotton

World No.1 male tennis player Novak Djokovic is expected to be deported from Australia after the federal court dismissed his visa cancellation appeal. Picture: Getty Images

Game, set, match, out: Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' after visa appeal loss

Sarah Basford Canales
Karen Barlow

Taj Burrow (third from left, back row) said it was "definitely the biggest Shallows we've ever surfed" at this week's 17th Small Fries competition. Photos: Surfing WA/Jack O'Grady

Pumping waves greet groms at 17th Taj's Small Fries | Photos

WA triathlon teams compete for top club | Photos

WA triathlon teams compete for top club | Photos

Claire Sadler

RULES: Howard Kotton says that Djokovic and his team knew what was required for him to mount a challenge for a 10th Australian Open singles crown. Picture: TPN/Getty Images

OPINIONAustralia's global reputation tarnished by Djokovic saga

Howard Kotton

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

1hr ago

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

1hr ago

The DAG Sheep Station owner Johnny Krsulja has emerged from lockdown with new songs.

LISTENMusic and magic at The DAG sheep station

The DAG Sheep Station owner Johnny Krsulja has emerged from lockdown with new songs.

LISTENMusic and magic at The DAG sheep station

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

The Grammy Awards had been set to take place on January 31 in Los Angeles.

Grammy Awards rescheduled to April 3

Greek painter Alekos Fassianos exhibited widely in Europe and Latin America.

Greek painter Alekos Fassianos dies at 86

Nino Cerruti launched his first menswear company, Hitman, in 1957 near Milan.

Menswear innovator Nino Cerruti dies at 91

Colleen Barry

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

Linda Lambrechts

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint.

Australia's leading sustainable sleep solution

Linda Lambrechts

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

House prices in Gerringong, in NSW, rose at the fastest rate in the regional Australia and the second-fastest in the country. Picture: Sylvia Liber

2021's best regional property markets revealed, demand 'surge' predicted

Jack Needham

EXTRAVAGANT: Cintra, at 34 Regent Street, is selling for the first time in 104 years.

WATCHIconic 30-room manor for sale

Hamish Geale

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

Jack Needham

WA triathlon teams compete for top club | Photos

WA triathlon teams compete for top club | Photos

Claire Sadler

AMPHIBIAN OASIS: One of the best things you can do is create a frog pond or a frog hotel where our croaky friends can live and thrive. Picture: Dr Laura Grogan

Hop to it ... Aussie frogs are in trouble and need your help

Josie Humphries, Steve Molan and Dr Laura Grogan, Griffith University

NATURE LOVER: Madora Bay resident Alice Worswick says when she moved to Mandurah she began following her lifelong dream of being a bird photographer. Photo: Fidel Fernando via Unsplash.

MEET THE LOCALS'If you look carefully, you will be amazed what nature shares with you', says Mandurah birdwatcher

Samantha Ferguson

WA triathlon teams compete for top club | Photos

WA triathlon teams compete for top club | Photos

If it sounds too good to be true, it is

If it sounds too good to be true, it is

MY WHY: Steffanie says her children are her motivation. Photo: Amy Maree Photography.

'Helping my family make money is nice': The rise of mum-fluencers

Samantha Ferguson

'I'M BEGGING YOU': Victorian woman Melanie Swieconek makes an emotional appeal to the state government to reverse ban on new IVF proceedures.

WATCHVictorian woman's emotional appeal to reverse IVF ban

38m ago

George Christensen has been reprimanded by Scott Morrison over his anti-vaccine views. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Dangerous views': Christensen could lose lucrative role after latest anti-vax outburst

1hr ago

Daniela Cooper and Ashley Rose.

Circus fest a celebration of colour and life | Photos

2hrs ago

Murder charges have been laid over the disappearance of a girl in the NSW Blue Mountains.

WATCHChild's body found in barrel, man charged

2hrs ago

Conservationists have worked to restore the Raine Island population of endangered green turtles. Picture: Great Barrier Reef Foundation (supplied)

WATCHBumper breeding season for endangered green turtles

Emma Horn

Photo: File

NSW records 32 deaths, 32,297 new COVID-19 cases

Kim Chappell

Photo: File

No evidence healthy kids need booster: WHO

Mrinalika Roy and Manas Mishra

A tsunami crashes through a fence in Tonga after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted at 3.10pm AEST on Saturday, January 17.

WATCHHow the Tonga eruption and tsunami impacts Australia

Shivé Prema

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Syngenta field biology manager Rob Battaglia said the new use patterns for Dual Gold in sorghum, cotton and fallow centre on extending application flexibility and residual activity of the herbicide on target weeds.

Safe sorghum planting while controlling weeds

38m ago

Rocks Gone is a family business. Daughter and marketing manager Joanne Pannell and father and managing director Tim Pannell show off the first production Reefinator H9 model designed for the road construction industry.

New Reefinator for other industries

Mal Gill

The InterGrain trial was conducted off the back of ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja last year, which provided an ideal opportunity to investigate what performance could be achieved and how profitable it could be to sow longer-season wheat varieties much earlier than the normal wheat planting window in the north.

Long-season varieties tested in the north

Shannon Beattie

How to maintain garden plants that grow like weeds

How to maintain garden plants that grow like weeds

John Gabriele
2hrs ago

Can dogs distinguish between languages?

Can dogs distinguish between languages?

Imma Perfetto

Compare your sim performances to other players, not to real life lap times or races.

Stop claiming you beat IRL with a sim, because you didn't

Sam Hollier