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breaking‘Weird’: Scomo’s latest dig at WA

As two more states hit a major vaccine milestone, the PM has taken a swipe at Mark McGowan.

Ellen Ransley

UPDATEDVictoria records 2nd highest day of cases

Victoria’s new daily Covid-19 figures are just shy of the national record as the state prepares to open up tonight.

Anthony Piovesan

Coronavirus (COVID-19)RNA pilot facility coming for NSW

NSW will be the first state in Australia to establish a local RNA industry to develop and manufacture groundbreaking mRNA and RNA drugs and vaccines.

AAP

NATIONAL COVID WRAPVic records 2232 new cases day before lockdown lifts

Victoria has recorded 2232 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths on the last day of Melbourne’s long-running sixth lockdown. SEE THE LATEST NATIONAL COVID UPDATES.

AAP and staff writers

UPDATEDNSW records first Covid spike

NSW has recorded its first day of a rise in Covid cases since lockdown rules were scrapped and people were given new freedoms.

Erin Lyons

NationalAustralia’s parcel crisis could hit today

Angry transport delivery workers have again walked off the job in a move that will almost certainly cause widespread parcel delivery delays.

Anthony Piovesan

Coronavirus (COVID-19)Melbourne's COVID-19 lockdowns by numbers

When stay-home orders lift at 11.59pm on Thursday, Melbourne will have spent 77 full days in its sixth lockdown and 263 total days across the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP

WEATHERSevere storm cells may stretch 1000km

More extreme weather is expected to hit Australia’s east coast where severe storm cells are threatening to form.

Alex Druce

Got the jab?Faces behind the COVID stats

Two out of three residents in WA’s South West have received the COVID jab. We found three locals to talk about why they made their vaccination choice.

Jacinta Cantatore

CoronavirusAll the rule changes in Victoria tonight

After 262 days of lockdown across Victoria the embattled state is finally bound for freedom. Here are all the rules changing from midnight.

Anthony Piovesan

EnvironmentRio Tinto emissions cuts lead govt: groups

Climate groups are playing up Rio Tinto's new greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets as an example for the federal government to follow.

AAP

Near drowningToddler critical, pulled from backyard pool

A little boy is fighting for life in a Sydney hospital after he was pulled unconscious from a backyard pool.

Erin Lyons

CrimePolice video calls to reassure lone women

After Sarah Everard's murder, London police say all plain clothed officers must video call a uniformed supervisor when approaching a lone woman.

AAP

Way outCommentsPremiumCan McGowan’s COVID roadmap keep the public onside?

If legitimate questions continue to go unanswered, Mark McGowab will find himself under mounting pressure to justify why he is charting a different exit from COVID to just about anywhere else.

Peter Law

Peter Law

Extradition proceedingsPremiumFormer elite swimming coach on child sex charges

The former coach is accused of sexually assaulting children he trained, dating back to the 1970s.

Brianna Dugan

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Why early intervention to prevent crime is key

Too many people have stories of home burglary, antisocial behaviour and much worse. Many want people caught and punished. Ultimately, they want less crime and less victims of crime. But what works?

Matt Keogh

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Grylls in play for Nats as they look to target WA MP

The Nationals are poised to run a targeted campaign against Liberal Melissa Price at the next election - and it’s understood Brendon Grylls is in the frame to run against her in WA.

Lanai Scarr

Wild streetsCommentsPremium‘Danger’: WA teens using stolen cars to ‘hunt’ police

The Kimberley’s top cop says police in the region are being ‘hunted’ by youths and issued a warning that if something drastic isn’t done tragedy will be unavoidable.

Sam Jones

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Mandated jabs could be the kick up the backside we need

We should not overlook the fact more than 74 per cent of West Aussies over 16 have had their first jab - meaning a big majority of people think it is the right way to go.

Vaccine pushCommentsPremiumHigh jab rate at WA ports after vaccine mandated

Port workers had until Friday to get their first jabs, and a range of employees are recording a high success rate.

Jenne Brammer

Conflict and WarTwo air strikes on Tigray in hours

The war in Ethiopia has escalated after the government targeted the Tigray region in two airstrikes within hours of each other.

AAP

Fine wineJudges toast Cherubino as State’s top drop

Taking out best wine of show was the Cherubino 2020 Margaret River chardonnay, which had earlier claimed the title of best white wine of show.

Campbell Williamson

A boon for businessAuto Centre promotes diversity in WokAbility Week

WorkAbility Week is an annual event hosted by Forrest Personnel, encouraging businesses around the State to consider jobseekers living with an injury, illness or disability.

Campbell Williamson

HealthPig-to-human kidney transplant success

The success of a pig-to-human kidney transplant test signals long-term hope for people on lengthy transplant waiting lists around the world.

Nancy Lapid