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Crew allowed to leave COVID ship before outbreak known

Two Australian crew members from the coronavirus-infested Al Messilah were permitted to disembark before a mass outbreak was detected aboard, The West Australian can reveal.

Cally Dupe & Josh Zimmerman

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Kids to receive $150 vouchers to get back into sport

WA families hit hard financially by the coronavirus pandemic will get help to put their children back into sport under a new $5 million State Government program.

Steve Butler

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Annabel HennessyCommentsPremium
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Stop blaming the homeless for sleeping rough

When it comes to making sure everyone in our society has their most basic needs met — food, water and shelter — there should not be any “buts” involved, writes Annabel Hennessy.

Annabel Hennessy

Annabel HennessyPolitics Reporter

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Sea-trade virus rules must be shipshape

The Al Messilah, or another ship just like it, could become WA’s Ruby Princess if the McGowan Government and its Federal counterpart don’t get their acts together.

Outback travelsPremiumHikers warned over wander out yonder dangers

A surge in the number of West Australians being rescued after getting into trouble in remote parts of State has prompted a police warning for people to be better prepared.

Daryna Zadvirna

Crew on boardPremiumChemical spill on container ship at Freo Port

There’s more drama unfolding at Fremantle Port tonight as firefighters responded to reports of a hazardous material spillage on board the Cosco Singapore.

THE BASIL BUNCHCommentsPremiumBasil Zempilas sworn in as Perth’s new Lord Mayor

For the first time in two-and-half years the City of Perth has a democratically elected Lord Mayor after Basil Zempilas was sworn in to the role by Governor Kim Beazley tonight. SEE THE PICTURES.

Josh Zimmerman

Stepping downPremiumWhy Welborn parted ways with Resolute Mining

Resolute Mining has parted ways with its high-profile managing director John Welborn. The gold miner’s chairman spoke exclusively to The West Australian about the reasons that led to his departure.

Stuart McKinnon, Daniel Newell

Fresh startPremiumWA businesses have high hopes for Basil as mayor

WA’s business community is hoping Basil Zempilas’s larger-than-life persona will translate into strong leadership for Perth’s CBD, particularly focusing on growth and support for local businesses.

Meilin Chew

WATCH THE FOOTAGEVideoCommentsPremiumGreat white shark stalks Perth teens in shocking video

Two teenagers have told of the heart-stopping moment a great white shark circled them while they were diving off Burns Beach. WATCH THE VISION HERE.

Brittany Hoskins

Border debateVideoCommentsPremiumAll 23 Kiwi ‘border-hoppers’ already granted exemptions

All of the New Zealand ‘border hoppers’ had valid reasons for entering WA and will be permitted to stay after completing two weeks of hotel quarantine, Police Commissioner Chris Dawson revealed today.

Josh Zimmerman, Charlotte Elton & Sarah Ison

Building site tragedyCommentsPremiumHundreds to rally following tragic Curtin Uni death

Hundreds of people are expected to rally at State Parliament tomorrow to demand the passing of stalled industrial manslaughter legislation — one week after the Curtin University building site tragedy.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Inquiry reportPremiumToodyay Shire spent $6k chasing $60 parking fine

The Shire of Toodyay spent nearly $6000 of rate-payer money chasing a mistakenly-issued $60 parking fine, in one example of widespread financial mismanagement by its former CEO.

Charlotte Elton

Way too hotVideoPremiumDay care centre’s big fine over toddler’s scorched feet

A third Perth childcare provider in three months has been whacked with a heavy fine after a child’s feet were burnt while playing outdoors on a searing day.

Charlotte Elton

Choking claimsCommentsPremiumGrandma ‘died from dog-collar sex act’: Accused killer

Mathew Mark Hemsley is accused of killing Julie Anne Cooper after a night at an Innaloo pub before dumping her body and continuing to live in her Doubleview home.

Emily Moulton

Sheffield Shield191-run stand has NSW on top on day one

Western Australia will be hunting the prized wicket of New South Wales batsman Moises Henriques tomorrow after he scored an unbeaten century on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash today.

Bonnie Raynor

Fatal crashMan killed in car rollover in WA’s Wheatbelt

Police are investigating after a man died in a crash on Albany Highway over the weekend.

Sarah Steger

Signed, sealedPremiumWA inks $700m deal for Morley-Ellenbrook rail line

The project is expected to generate 6500 jobs before its completion in the 2023-24 financial year.

Michael Traill

Al MessilahCommentsWA virus numbers surge after livestock carrier outbreak

A further 24 crew members aboard a ship berthed at Fremantle have tested positive to COVID-19.

Michael Traill and Josh Zimmerman

Premier speaksVideo‘The virus is circling’: Phase 5 restrictions delayed

Premier Mark McGowan says the threat of another coronavirus outbreak — particularly from the arrival of sick vessel crew — has forced an extension of phase four restrictions, with one modification.

Michael Traill

Problems solvedPremiumYes, your family can just swap houses

Nick Bruining answers your questions in a Your Money Q+A special ...

Nick Bruining

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LIVE: Decision time for Premier on Phase 5

Premier Mark McGowan, Health Minister Roger Cook and Police Commissioner Chris Dawson are set to reveal the next steps in WA’s coronavirus response. Watch it here live from 1.15pm.

WarningCommentsPremium‘Complacent’ WA gambling with a coronavirus outbreak

History suggests WA’s COVID-19 quarantine system will eventually fail, Australian Medical Association President Omar Khorshid has warned.

Michael Traill

‘Not ready yet’PremiumPossible virus exposure fuels COVID ship concerns

AMA WA president Andrew Miller has questioned how well WA health authorities are dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 ship crisis after claims hospital workers may have been exposed to the virus.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Jenna Clarke

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