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READ THE DAMNING EXTRACTSCommentsPremium
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How backup generators failed Perth’s top hospital

The failure of backup generators plunged Fiona Stanley Hospital into a three-hour blackout that delayed ‘critical’ surgery, trapped people in elevators and caused ‘a near miss patient tragedy’.

Josh Zimmerman

Testing ‘on track’CommentsPremiumWastewater delay claims ‘mischievous’ insists Cook

Health Minister Roger Cook says wastewater testing for COVID-19 will start in WA ‘this week’, just 24-hours after his department confirmed it had yet to begin.

Peter Law

‘Temporary immunity’CommentsPremiumPerth test subjects wanted for COVID-19 nasal drops

Perth-based Linear Clinical Research has called for more human test subjects to trial nasal drops that could provide four hours of temporary immunity to the potentially deadly coronavirus.

Michael Traill

Coronavirus crisisCommentsPremiumMinister ‘not responsible’ for aged care virus deaths

Richard Colbeck has denied feeling ‘personally responsible’ for Australia’s coronavirus aged care deaths, saying the Morrison Government’s approach ‘has saved lives’.

Sarah Ison

Huge newsVideoRelief at last as Melbourne restrictions set to lift

Melbourne retail and hospitality businesses can finally reopen amid a major easing of the city’s coronavirus restrictions. Here’s what will change.

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The West Australian exclusive
COVID-19 vaccineCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Oracle’s free virus system knocked back by Feds

The Federal Government could pour hundreds of millions of dollars into its own COVID-19 vaccine technology, despite being offered a free IT platform from one of the world’s biggest software firms.

Lanai Scarr

Virus vesselsCommentsPremiumMcGowan floats idea to turn back COVID-19 ships

Commercial vessels battling COVID-19 infections would be barred from collecting their cargo in a policy being investigated by the WA Government.

Josh Zimmerman

Al MessilahDeep clean on COVID ship ahead of WA departure

West Australian authorities have commenced a deep clean of the coronavirus-infected Al Messilah livestock ship, while crew aboard another vessel have returned negative tests.

Michael Ramsey AAP

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

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

Seasonal shortageComments1000 blood donors urgently needed over six weeks

Eligible donors are being urged to roll up their sleeves and give blood as emergency services and hospitals prepare for increased demand over the next few months.

Angela Pownall

‘Not an ideal situation’CommentsPremiumMcGowan discourages Kiwis from using travel bubble

Speaking after the arrival of 23 unannounced New Zealand travellers in Perth today, the premier said New Zealanders coming to Australia would limit the number of Australians who could return home.

Michael Traill and Josh Zimmerman

War of wordsCommentsPremiumMcGowan and Morrison governments in virus ship face-off

The McGowan and Morrison governments have traded barbs, blaming each other as crew from two more ships berthed at Geraldton and Fremantle tested positive for coronavirus.

Joe Spagnolo & Peter Law

Virus shipsCommentsCrew on two ships infected with COVID-19

Crew from two ships berthed at Geraldton and Fremantle have tested positive for COVID-19, Health Minister Roger Cook has revealed.

Peter Law

Key IntegrityCommentsPremiumOutbreak team ready as suspected virus ship arrives

WA health officials are preparing to board another cargo ship arriving from Manila and suspected of carrying a crew member struck down by COVID-19.

Josh Zimmerman

NEW CASESCommentsPremiumSchool COVID outbreak sparks mass isolation in Sydney

A high school and a childcare centre less than a kilometre apart in Sydney’s south west have been hit with coronavirus diagnoses that has seen students and staff sent to self-isolate immediately.

Mental healthPremiumChild left strapped to ED bed in hospital nightmare

A child was shackled to a bed in a WA Emergency Department because of resourcing strains on the state’s youth mental health services, The West Australian can reveal.

Annabel Hennessy

Health alertCommentsPremiumChickenpox outbreak flares at western suburbs school

At least 20 children at a Perth school have caught the highly infectious viral condition, prompting health officials to issue a fresh warning to parents and teachers as pupils return to classes.

Angela Pownall

Border twistVideoCommentsPremium‘No health reason’ to ban interstate travel from WA

There is no health reason West Australians should be barred from travelling to other States and Territories, provided hard borders are in place with NSW and Victoria, says WA’s Chief Health Officer.

Josh Zimmerman

Virus shipsVideoCommentsPremiumMining giants scrap Manila-based crews amid virus spike

Manila shipping crews will be barred from the bulk ore carriers operated by major mining companies after six more COVID-19 cases were recorded aboard the Vega Dream, anchored off Port Hedland.

Michael Traill and Josh Zimmerman

Bon voyageCommentsPremiumCoronavirus-hit ship to leave Port Hedland tomorrow

The Patricia Oldendorff, which has been anchored off Port Hedland for weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak, will set sail tomorrow.

Joe Spagnolo

Huge concernCommentsPremiumFears as West Aussies shun cancer tests amid COVID-19

The number of West Australians getting routine cancer screening tests has plummeted this year, sparking concerns that lives will be lost because tumours are going undetected.

Angela Pownall

Help is at handCommentsPremiumBudget to boost mental health therapy rebate

People with mental health problems will be able to get a Medicare rebate on up to 20 therapy sessions annually with a $100 million cash injection over the next two years.

Angela Pownall

Softened stanceCommentsPremiumHealth chief hints WA’s great wall could be toppled

Andy Robertson has flagged ‘broadening’ travel exemptions — including allowing family reunions and some visitors to skip quarantine altogether — as part of moves to dismantle WA’s hard border.

Josh Zimmerman

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