Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Economic pain150k WA households unable to pay bills due to COVID

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has hit WA households hard, with 150,000 unable to pay water and electricity bills in the last three months as unemployment shot up to 8.1 per cent.

Joe Spagnolo

Management gameCOVID testing ramped up for returning West Aussies

West Australians quarantined in hotels after returning from overseas will now be tested at day two as well as day 12 following a review of procedures after a spike in coronavirus cases in Victoria.

Joe Spagnolo

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Time for Freo’s recruits to make their mark

In most cases, experienced players Fremantle have recruited from other clubs have not improved - they have gone backwards.

Karl Langdon

Driving changeDr Annie Sparrow is on a mission to change the world

The globally renowned Perth-raised paediatrician and human rights advocate is advising WHO’s director-general on COVID-19 but her hands-on work in war-torn countries is where she finds the most reward

Katherine Fleming

ShortfallState misses jackpot with $300m Budget black hole

Queensland’s coffers have suffered a mammoth hit of almost $300 million because of a serious decline in gaming tax revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Domanii Cameron

Early accessLoophole allows super raid for tummy tucks

A loophole is allowing Australians to withdraw tens of thousands from their superannuation early – and they’re spending it on procedures such as tummy tucks.

Natasha Bita

New roleOffspring TV fave transforms in crime thriller

He won Aussie fans over in his role as Patrick Reid in the popular show Offspring. But Matt Le Nevez is back in a new, gritty role in global crime thriller, Absentia.

Holly Byrnes

Life supportPubs with no cheer: Outback icons on the brink

They’re the heart and soul of Queensland’s embattled country towns, and our celebrated Outback pubs are facing an existential crisis after the one-two punch of fires and pestilence.

Danielle O'Neal

108 overnightSurge in Victorian virus cases expands lockdown

Victoria has recorded 108 new coronavirus cases, forcing the lockdown of nine public housing towers and two more Melbourne postcodes.

Andi Yu

Bring it west‘The AFL owes WA’: Premier says we deserve grand final

Premier Mark McGowan has not ruled out WA taxpayers forking out for an AFL grand final in Perth but says the WA Government won’t enter a bidding war to have the iconic event held at Optus Stadium.

Joe Spagnolo

TravelWrong passes behind border havoc

One of the state’s top cops has shed more light on what was behind chaotic scenes and massive delays at Queensland’s border.

Domanii Cameron, Jacob Miley, Brianna Morris-Grant and Kirstin Payne

Historic dealIndonesia open for business as trade deal kicks off

A historic free-trade deal between Australia and Indonesia that comes into force tomorrow is set to be the “catalyst” for the creation of jobs and economic growth.

Meilin Chew

Sign the petitionEight in 10 want AFL grand final in Perth

Go West: A new poll shows almost 80 per cent of West Australians want this year’s AFL grand final to be played in Perth as the coronavirus continues to ravage Victoria.

Josh Zimmerman, Sarah-Jane Tasker and Peter Law

SINK OR SWIMHigh stakes as fashion industry hits reset button

The reset button is being pushed on the fashion industry, according to insiders, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the sector on every level.

Meilin Chew

Big changeCompanies given exemption on social distancing

A select group of Queensland businesses have been given a major concession on strict COVID-19 social distancing regulations because they rely on high patronage to remain commercially viable.

Jeremy Pierce

WarningPolice warn people not to attend planned Brisbane CBD protest

Queensland Police have urged thousands of people planning to gather in Brisbane CBD on Saturday for a Black Lives Matter protest as part of a “national weekend of action” to not attend.

Danielle O'Neal

Dirty tricksFake email claimed election candidate had coronavirus

A scam email claiming Labor’s candidate for the NSW seat of Eden-Monaro had coronavirus today overshadowed the final day of the by-election.

Annabel Hennessy

Pop starsThe Veronicas drop new single

The Veronicas are back with a new single, Biting My Tongue, and as mentors on The Voice for the pandemically-distanced Boy George.

Kathy McCabe

Pandemic continuesVictoria virus outbreak ‘a warning to Australia’

The grim warning comes as health officials confirmed the number of people hospitalised and in intensive care had also risen.

Sarah Ison

Fitness trendWhy it could be time to ditch the gym

Aussies have lifted their game to keep fit during lockdown, many mastering the art of the home workout after gyms were forced to close — and the habit could be here to stay.

Rhiannon Down

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Murdoch students in COVID exam cheating scandal

Murdoch University students have been caught cheating in their first semester exams after they were held online due to COVID-19, throwing the integrity of results into doubt.

Bethany Hiatt

Get quokka happyWinter travellers to benefit from Quokka birthday bash

The first 6000 people to book a winter getaway to Rottnest Island will get a $20 worth of “Rotto dollars” to spend on the island’s activities, tours, and food and beverage options.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Plastic fantastic!The airline that wants you to wear this on your flight

Economy passengers will have to don the face shield and a mask but business class customers will only have to wear them at their own discretion because they enjoy more space and privacy.

Geoffrey Thomas

RoadsPolice warn of ‘unpleasant’ delays at border

Traffic has already started building at the Queensland-NSW border, as new restrictions come into effect. And police say it will only become more “difficult” with more changes ahead.

Greg Stolz