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WA COVID-19 surge continues with record 3,594 new cases reported and 67 in hospital

Western Australia records a significant jump in COVID-19 case numbers, as the state prepares to move to new "very high caseload" settings and updates household contact rules.

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WA crush Victoria in one-day Cup match

Western Australia have cruised to a six-wicket win over Victoria in their one-day Cup cricket game.

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More people in hospital in WA with COVID

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Western Australia has climbed to almost 15,000, while 48 people are now in hospital with the virus.

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WA records one death, 2365 new COVID cases

Western Australia has recorded the third death of its Omicron outbreak, that of a woman in her 40s with underlying health conditions, and 2365 new cases.

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WA records another COVID-19 death amid 2,365 new cases, with 36 people now in hospital

Western Australia records 2,365 new cases of COVID-19 along with one death, a woman aged in her 40s with underlying health conditions, as the number of people in hospital rises to 36.

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Western Australia records 2,270 new COVID-19 cases

It's the fourth consecutive day daily cases have reached beyond 2,000, however there were no deaths and no people in ICU.

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Reopened WA border no help to Janelle who is stranded in NSW, can't afford to go back and has no home to go to

Watching Western Australians arrive home after the border reopened has been tough for stranded Bunbury resident Janelle Butler who has been living in a hotel room in New South Wales for five months and still cannot get back.

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Western Australia records another day of 2,000-plus COVID-19 cases

Western Australia records 2,289 new COVID-19 cases, as hospitals prepare to start receiving visitors again.

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Western Australia is open again, so now what happens?

The Covid border restrictions that have vexed many have come to an end, and stranded Australians can finally reunite with friends and family, write Michael E Miller and Frances Vinall

The Independent UK

Covid travel rules: Australia update entry requirements as borders fully open

This week Western Australia lifted their border restrictions, making it the final state to relax their Covid rules. International travellers are now allowed entry into the country.

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Rod Marsh obituary

Combative wicketkeeper whose success in combination with Australia’s fast bowlers gave him a record-breaking Test career

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Albanese plays down WA premier's absence

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese's latest visit to Western Australia once again did not include any campaign events with the state's popular premier.

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New strict COVID-19 hospital visiting rules in Western Australia to be relaxed on Sunday

Strict COVID-19 hospital visiting rules in Western Australia will be relaxed on Sunday, just days after the new restrictions were introduced, the Chief Health Officer announces.

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WA able to withstand COVID surge: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Western Australia's health system is adequately prepared for COVID after its hard border reopened.

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Covid travel: ‘Hermit’ Australian state opens border to visitors after 697 days

Families emotionally reunited at Perth airport as Western Australia opened its border Thursday

The Independent UK

Western Australia finally opens to international visitors

Nonstop flights from the UK are still avoiding WA

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Tearful reunions as Western Australia ends COVID border closure

Australia’s largest state ends one of the world’s longest coronavirus-related border closures.

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Coronavirus updates | March 3, 2022

Western Australia lifted restrictions on Thursday four months after Sydney began its staged reopening of quarantine-free travel and more than a week after all vaccinated tourists became eligible for visas.

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WA super fund eyes Russian investment exit

Western Australia's government employee superannuation fund is among those exposed to major Russian oil and gas companies with close Kremlin ties.

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One death, 2423 cases as WA opens borders

As Western Australia reopens to the rest of the nation, the state has recorded more than 2400 new COVID-19 cases and one death.

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SA residents prepare to enter WA as COVID border restrictions lift

There's relief and excitement among South Australians as Western Australia opens its border after years of restrictions.

The Independent UK

Australia fully open to travel as last state reopens border

Australia is fully open to vaccinated travelers after Western Australia became the last state to lift border restrictions

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Federal campaign hits WA as border opens

Anthony Albanese has hit the campaign trail in Western Australia where Labor hopes to snatch three seats, including Christian Porter's electorate of Pearce.

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WA Premier Mark McGowan won't rule out closing the border again in future

As Western Australia's hard border falls for the first time in nearly 700 days, Premier Mark McGowan says he cannot guarantee it is gone for good.

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