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Coronavirus (COVID-19)Workers facing mandatory virus jabs in WA

COVID-19 vaccinations will become compulsory for most West Australian workers, including teachers and supermarket staff, by the end of the year.

Michael Ramsey

Melbourne CupMelbourne Cup ticket squeeze

The gates at Flemington will finally be open to the public on Melbourne Cup day but only for a select few.

 

Superheroes get vaxxedUp, up and away: super idea to increase jab rate

Workers at The Health Hub in Eaton are set to mask up — with a difference.

Jacinta Cantatore

Holy cowMan chased by cow hospitalised

A man has been hospitalised after he was chased by a large farm animal and hit in the chest.

Emily Cosenza

Covid-19‘I don’t recognise myself’: Long Covid horror

A nurse has revealed the horrifying long-term effects she has suffered after catching Covid - leaving her life unrecognisable.

Emily Cosenza

CrimeSex consent reform comes to NSW parliament

A bill requiring sexual partners to take active steps to ascertain consent will be introduced to NSW parliament.

Hannah Ryan

EnvironmentWave buoys in SA gulf to tackle erosion

Researchers have deployed three wave buoys in South Australia's coastal waters to help tackle sand erosion along Adelaide's coast.

Tim Dornin

Coronavirus (COVID-19)WA to enforce virus jabs for most workers

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandated for most of the state's workers by the end of the year.

Michael Ramsey

Natural DisastersJapan's Mount Aso erupts, alerts issued

Alert levels have been raised following the volcanic eruption of Japan's Mount Aso on the main southern island of Kyushu.

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gunfire breakkyPremiumCallout for new Australia Day cooks

The call has gone out for another community group to run next year’s Australia Day breakfast celebration after the Margaret River Lions Club said it would no longer be involved.

World NewsProtesters charged with disrupting traffic

Police in Adelaide have charged eight people from a protest which disrupted traffic in the CBD on Wednesday morning.

Tim Dornin

Jabs for jobsVideoWhich WA workers will have to get mandatory jab

From teachers to firefighters to newsagents, Mark McGowan has ordered 75 per cent of WA’s workforce to get vaccinated or face a hefty fine. Here’s all the occupations that must get the jab.

Staff reporter

Growth continuesCommentsPremiumWA’s bicycle boom still has long way to ride

As the pandemic sends global bicycle sales through the roof, experts predict demand for two-wheeled transport in WA will continue well beyond COVID.

Caitlin Paroczai

EnvironmentClimate change window closing rapidly: UN

The world is on track to produce more than double the amount of fossil fuels in 2030 than is consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5C.

Georgie Moore

Coronavirus (COVID-19)Qld mayor accused of vaccine 'misconduct'

A Queensland mayor is being probed for potential misconduct after saying he hoped the local health service didn't "stuff up" the vaccine rollout.

Marty Silk

SupermarketsWoolies’ major change after stabbing

Woolworths has made a major announcement after a customer was brutally stabbed inside one of its Melbourne stores.

Jack Paynter

UpdatedEx-Premier’s shock reaction to secret lover

Former NSW premier Mike Baird has revealed his shock reaction to learning Gladys Berejiklian was in a secret relationship.

Anton Nilsson

BreakingUp to 20 sex offenders living near Cleo

Police have made a grim admission about the disappearance of four-year-old Cleo Smith as the frantic search enters day five.

Angie Raphael

NRLTitans CEO’s extraordinary premiership claim

As part of the club’s strategic road map for 2030, Gold Coast Titans CEO Steve Mitchell has made a huge declaration about the side’s ambitions.

Alex Conrad

CourtTerrifying attack in women’s prison

A 28-year-old terrorist behind bars in Melbourne has struck again, targeting a Canadian woman for her latest horrific act.

Frances Vinall

High achieversPremiumCommunity awards celebrate Kimberley entrants

The 2021 Western Australian Community Achievement Awards took place last week, with several Kimberley winners recognised for their outstanding contributions.

Grace Hendry

Coronavirus (COVID-19)NSW records 283 cases, seven deaths

NSW has reported 283 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths.

AAP

CrimeAccused supermarket stabber in hospital

A man charged with the attempted murder of two men in a Melbourne supermarket on Monday has faced court from hospital.

Karen Sweeney

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Pirate Life ‘hospitality precinct’ ready to set sail

Perth’s most anticipated hospitality venue — a choose your own adventure of food, drink and good times — is finally ready to throw open its doors, me hearties.

Simon Collins