Trusted and independent source of local, national and world news. Mr McGowan said the government would "do its best" to avoid the supply issues that havebeen experienced in other states. Key points: Mr McGowan will make the announcement at 7.30pm It comes amid mounting pressure to delay the WA border opening The Premier previously said the date would be locked in barring an 'unforeseen emergency' The cap on international arrivals in WA is also set to double to 530 per week. The men, aged 23 and 29, travelled in one truck from NSW, via Vict. There will not be many public places unvaccinated people can visit, but they will be permitted to get takeaway food and visit roadhouses and petrol stations. West Australian Premier Mark McGowan is set to outline plans for the easing of coronavirus restrictions after last weekend's lockdown when he fronts the media on Thursday. Travellers must however wear a mask in indoor and outdoor settings for the seven days after their quarantine period ends. WA Premier Mark McGowan says thenew rules, which were first announced by the government in late January, were needed as Omicron continues to spread through the community. "Our clinics will also provide RATs to be used later in the isolation period or at day sevenahead of coming out of self-isolation.". Catch up with The Loop, Jock Zonfrillo remembered as an 'incredible chef' and influential member of Australia's culinary landscape, Selling the furniture and couch-surfing: Families forced to make 'impossible' decisions amid fears inflation crisis hitting kids, 'Until we meet in heaven': Maryborough community comes to grips with triple fatality as loved ones remembered, Perfect storm brewing for housing market and it could make buying your own home a pipedream, Clare desperately wanted to stop drinking but she couldn't make it stick. "Effective immediately, travellers that are double-vaccinated, and record negative PCR results from tests on days oneand sixof hotel quarantine, will be able to leave hotel quarantine on day eightif they have a suitable premise to isolate at. We'll bring it to you LIVE here on ABC Perth's Facebook page when it happens. Catch up on the latestCOVID-19 news here. It's news when you want it, from Australia's most trusted news organisation.For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZYWatch more ABC News content ad-free on iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: https://ab.co/2lNeBn2Like ABC News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.auFollow ABC News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_auFollow ABC News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnewsNote: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated.#ABCNews #ABCNewsAustralia "The real challenge is to make sure that we've got the business events, the major sporting events, all those locked in and that we don't lose them in the meantime," he said. Rapid antigen tests will nowbe used by WA Health alongside its PCR testing regime. Mr McGowan said any members of the household where the person was in quarantine would be required to self-quarantine too, use the G2GNow app and undertake a PCR test. Western Australia will no longer require casual contacts to be tested when it moves to an as-yet undefined "high caseload" of COVID-19 cases, under changes a. "Rapid antigen tests provide a quick result and are useful in a high caseload environment," Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said. A mother pleads for out-of-home care fundingfor herdaughters, who aresuffering dailydistress caused by noise and vibrations fromworkon the nearbyAlbany Ring Road bypass. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://ab.co/3Ob9CVR Western Australia has recorded 7,426 new COVID-19 cases. WA recorded five new cases of COVID-19 today, including one that has yet to be linked to any known cases and was infectious in the community. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Follow our live blog here or jump over to ABC Perth to watch it live. One of Australia's largest sheep meat processors has bought an entire motel as they grow desperate to house abattoir workersamid an oversupply of sheep. "I know businesses, small businesses in particular, who've got the house on the line, just to try and keep going without anyone coming in.". Last week the Premier announced a plan to 'reconnect' WA with the world, by spending $185 million in measures to boost businesses and attract tourists, international students and workers to Western Australia when the state's borders reopen. "We are watching what happens over east," Mr McGowansaid. In a statement, Mr McGowan's office described Mr Hastie's previous comments about potential armed conflict with China as "irresponsible, immature and dangerous". RATs become legal in WA "There will be issues, there will be problems. "It didn't make sense to have people locked down for two whole weeks, we've all had our boosters, we're triple vaccinated, so we think it's the right decision.". 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"We have a mask culture back home anyway," he said. The press conference called for 7:30pm marks the first time the Premier has addressed the state in the evening sinceannouncing the end of a lockdown in April 2021. "It's been incredibly challenging, however, we've been fortunate enough to have the cross-section of business, so we've had some essential corporate travel and we've had some resource travel that's kept us going.". WestAustralians hoping to buy rapid antigen tests from their local pharmacies have been warned they will notbe able to, due to a lack of supply. Mark McGowan also confirmed that the hundreds of people already undergoing 14 days of mandatory quarantine in WA would be allowed to leave earlier. Sport, religion and family: Who is incoming AFL boss Andrew Dillon. The WA Premier Mark McGowan says the state has recorded 68 new covid-19 cases to 8pm last night, 38 of those are new local cases. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/mark-mcgowan-andrew-hastie-trade-barbs-on-china/102240934, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, This man advises his clients that elections, rates and mortgages are invalid, US updates Russian death toll in Ukraine, Twitter glitch logs users out. In a statement, WA Health said one of the new cases waslinkedtothe Hyatt Regency hotel cluster and the other was a household contact of a previous case related to interstate travel. "Being a good policymaker is actually understanding that trade and national security are linked, you have to balance those things and that's why you can't focus on one to the exclusion of the other," he said. In addition to the two locally acquired cases, the state's tally now stands at 1,276. Now they're back in Kyiv, Baby with bowel obstruction died after hospital's failures, coroner finds, Timely reminder: How to respond if you test positive to COVID-19. Under the government's transition plan released in November, interstate arrivals will be required to be double dose vaccinated, return a negative PCR test 72 hours prior to departureand undertake a test on arrival in WA. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. The remarks prompted a swift rebuke from Mr Hastie, who accused the premier of being "out of his intellectual depth" in a statement,labelling him a "prison guard looking for work now the pandemic has ended". 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"It's been a long time coming, particularly for those businesses here in Perth," he said. Wayne Baddock says his radar islocated on top of a hill in the seaside town of Gracetown, Western Australia, and isable to pick up current temperatures, wind speeds and rainfall. Catch up on the latestCOVID-19 news here. Mr McGowan said the reopening would happen regardless of whether that target was reached. So which ones are best? McGowan on Sunday confirmed no new locally acquired cases had been detected, only 24 hours after a hotel quarantine security guard and two of his housemates tested positive. One new COVID case has been confirmed in WA, in a 25-year-old French backpacker. The WAgovernment is committinganother $511 millionto social housing and homelessness initiatives under the state budget in a fresh bid to offer enough properties for those most in need. It comes as pressure mounts onthe WAgovernment from the business and medical sectorto share more detailed plans for the state's planned reopening to the rest of the country on February 5. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 5 are still under investigation. Such was the case for Frances Barns and her son, eight-year-old Tidiwa Joe, who is a student at Winterfold Primary school. 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This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. "I'm not surprised he's running down Australian MPs in China," he wrote. It comes after the state recorded 26 new local COVID cases overnight, with authorities confirming several of them had been infectious in the community. "This will be a more effective way of managing the burden on our hotel quarantine system going forward," he said. described issues with gold the Perth Mint sent to China as a "storm in a f***ing tea cup". But others, like Elaine Faldi, are notso keen on the reopening, having heard of the number of people dying with COVID in other states. I'm happy to stay closed to keep us as safe as possible.". The WA premier has been caught in another hot-mic scandal on the first day of his trade mission to China, after a camera picked up a conversation where he said Australia's federal shadow defence minister had "swallowed some kind of Cold War pills". Today Premier Mark McGowan is expected to set the date when Western Australia's borders will finally reopen to the eastern states and the rest of the world. Later that year he was blocked from a study tour to China, with an embassy spokesperson saying the country would not "welcome those who make unwarranted attacks" on their nation, and calling on him and fellow Liberal senator James Paterson to "repent" for their criticism of the Chinese Communist Party. The final piece of the puzzle, he said, would be convincing touring acts and sporting codes that they could plan to hold events in Perth. Now she's back in a whole new way, This man advises his clients that elections, rates and mortgages are invalid, US updates Russian death toll in Ukraine, Twitter glitch logs users out. The tests became legal in WA on Monday but pharmacists have raised concerns over a lack of guidelines around their use. Key points: The date WA will drop the border will finally be revealed Tourism operators implore the government to stick to the date once set "China's our biggest economic partner, our biggest trading partner, and as the Premier has always outlined we want to continue to have job security and a strong economy, and that's why he's over there, to rebuild the relationship of Western Australia with China.". Phasing out property tax breaks could save $74b but it also could create 'significant economic shock'. Mr Hall said one of the best things the government could do for the tourism sector was to not backtrack once it committed to an opening date. Under the new rules, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 must self-isolate for a minimum of seven days. "I think it is embarrassing. Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. "I don't think Mark McGowan appreciates that, which is why I've said he's out of his intellectual depth and he needs to read Penny Wong's speech and learn that he is part of 'Team Australia' and he should act accordingly when he's overseas.". An influx of arrivals into the state by air and road was expected upon theborder being lifted on February 5. "Now we are heading into a more difficult environment, but the good thing is with ourvaccination levels, we will be better prepared than any other state in Australia for this point.". This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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So I think it will take a few months before people feel confident.". Watch it LIVE in the video player ABOVE as soon as its available. Vaccinated international arrivals will no longer need to hotel quarantine and can instead self-isolate if they can find a suitable premises. 431 Most relevant Author ABC Perth DETAILS | https://ab.co/3dPwv0H ABC.NET.AU WA Premier warns 'rogue' states will face ongoing border closures if they don't commit to controlling outbreaks 5 1y And while some are apprehensive about the prospect of wearing masks again, Mr Yabuuchi doesn't mind. But West Australians remain divided over the looming openingand the virus coming into the state. "It's nice to be living rent free inside Mark McGowan's head," Mr Hastie told ABC Radio Perth. Learn more IN FULL: WA records no new COVID-19 cases | ABC News ABC. "The rules around rapid antigen tests will be based around the best practice based on the experience over east.". Mr McGowanwarned the new rules did not mark the end of the pandemic for WA, saying it was more like the start of it. Catch up with The Loop, Jock Zonfrillo remembered as an 'incredible chef' and influential member of Australia's culinary landscape, Selling the furniture and couch-surfing: Families forced to make 'impossible' decisions amid fears inflation crisis hitting kids, 'Until we meet in heaven': Maryborough community comes to grips with triple fatality as loved ones remembered, Perfect storm brewing for housing market and it could make buying your own home a pipedream, Clare desperately wanted to stop drinking but she couldn't make it stick. Key points: Mark McGowan made disparaging remarks about Andrew Hastie while in China Mr Hastie responded with a statement of his own He described the WA premier as a 'prison guard looking for work' Mark McGowan flew into Beijing on Tuesday for his first visit to WA's largest trading partner since COVID. "They will be able to complete the final sevendays of their quarantine at suitable premises using the G2G app. "It is critical that once we open, we stay the course, that we are nationally consistent, that visitors to Australia know that it'll be no harder to get into WA than any other state," he said. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/wa-expands-proof-of-vaccination-requirements/100754194, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, This man advises his clients that elections, rates and mortgages are invalid, US updates Russian death toll in Ukraine, Twitter glitch logs users out. Then her family intervened, A year ago, this Australian couple fled Ukraine with their three cats. The February date was based onwhen WA was expected to reach a 90 per cent COVID-19 vaccination target for West Australians above the age of 16. "Exposure sites related to this case were released yesterday afternoon and further sites may be added. The state's total remains at 1,096, with three cases in hotel quarantine.WA has reached 1 million double doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.WA Health is reporting compliance rates of tier-one health workers having at least one dose of the vaccine is in the high 90s. 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Two of Australia's top ballroom dancers say the communitymust move away from the 'nostalgic' gender roles of a female 'follower' and 'male' leader and reflect all relationships. Perth lost the fifth and final men's Ashes Test after Cricket Australiadecided to move the match due to Western Australia's COVID-19 restrictions and was forced to swap the2022 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships with the Gold Coast,which was due to host in 2023, to provide "planning clarity". And the eventsare likely to increase over the next two years. "They will also be required to undertake a PCR test on days 9 and 12, and if their day 12 test comes back negative, they can exit quarantine at the end of day 14.". 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Mark McGowan: News, Latest Updates & Breaking Headlines on Mark McGowan | 7NEWS Mark McGowan WA Premier blasts major controversy as a 'storm in a f****** teacup' By Bryce Luff / WA News WA premier eyes breakthrough China visit as tensions thaw By Michael Ramsey / Trade WA premier 'didn't know' about Perth Mint gold 'doping' scandal In 2019, Mr Hastie was condemned by China after he used an opinion piece in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald to link the West's handling of China's rise to a failure to contain the advance of Nazi Germany. Under the new rules, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 must self-isolate for a minimum of seven days. It will be welcome news for families who have been separated since early last year, those who travel regularly for business, and even those just wanted to be able to holiday outside of WA. Here's what to know about the Met Gala, Help us investigate mortgage lending practices in Australia. Until Australia's submarine fleet can go nuclear the navy must keep its near-retirement vessels deployable. The requirement will also extend to indoor entertainment venuesincluding play centres, gaming and gambling venues including Crown Perth, theatres, concert halls, museums, cinemas and live music venues. I think he's kept us safe really well," she said. Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. She said the second weave would be peoplelooking to holiday in the west, and would likely wait a little longer to see if WA re-imposes some restrictions. Speaking to reporters in Perth later in the day, senior state cabinet minister Rita Saffioti said the Premier's comments were similar to what he'd said in public "for many years". WA Premier Mark McGowan is set to provide an update on the coronavirus situation in the state. Masks will be mandatory from 6:00pm, although Premier Mark McGowan recommended people wear them immediately. WA recorded two new local COVID-19 cases and 14 travel-related cases overnight. "Our state run clinics will have a supply of RATs that they can use when it is not possible to administer a PCR test because demand is too high. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://ab.co/3BWr8YeABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. Hide Yabuuchi is desperate to return home to Japan as he has not been able to get backthere for three years. Ms Sanderson said people should continue to use PCR testing as a first priority. Fiona Prosser's travel agency specialises in organising both personal and corporate travel and has managed to stay afloat during the pandemic. And while having a date set is an important step, it might be a while still until tourism businesses emerge fromthe COVID-19 tunnel. "I'm not sure I'd want to serve alongside him on a naval ship in a crisis. So which ones are best? The Liberal MP repeatedly referencedMs Wong's National Press Club address on Monday, in which she declared that the strategic contest in Asia was about much more than the US and China, and said Australia wanted "strategic equilibrium" in the region. The new rules will not apply to the unvaccinated international arrivals, who are still required to undergo 14 days of hotel quarantine. "So, a guy like [former finance minister] Mathias Cormann had the same view as me, but he had no sway on this issue," Mr McGowan can be heard telling Mr Barber. "My grandma was really happy, she texted me saying, 'Woohoo, seven days! The 'winter shot': Everything you need to know about getting your next COVID-19 booster, If you catch COVID again, will your symptoms be worse? "He's undermining the national interests by going overseas and running down Australian MPs who, in fact, share almost a bipartisan position with the Albanese government on defence and foreign policy matters," he told reporters. You can watch the press conference live in the video player ABOVE as soon as it's available. Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. 5 are still under. "What's he really saying when the cameras aren't running?". Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has called an unusual evening press conference to update the state on COVID-19.
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