Months of darkness and depression after losing the Liberal Party leadership in 2009 made Malcolm Turnbull a wiser and calmer person, he writes in a new book which goes much deeper than the superficial personality conflicts of politics highlighted in recent media reports.
Western Australia records six new cases and one death from COVID-19, NBN Co announces a $150 million relief package for internet providers during the pandemic, and Health Minister Roger Cook flags the need to locate asymptomatic cases in the community.
The state government has said that classes will embark on a soft reopening in Term 2, as government and schools continue to debate whether teachers should have access to PPE.
Australia's coronavirus restrictions will remain in place for four weeks. Health Minister Roger Cook has announced an expanded COVID-19 testing program in WA. The state has reported two new infections and an extra case from the Artania cruise ship.
The federal government has outlined seven principles for how public schools should respond to COVID-19, one day after Premier Mark McGowan reportedly began weighing whether to have classes return as normal in Term 2.
Wesfarmers chief Rob Scott believes the pandemic threat has been well handled by authorities so far, but has urged political leaders to ensure there is a level playing field when it comes to supporting business. Click through to watch the video interview.
Only one new local COVID-19 case has been reported in WA. The state will maintain a hard border closure. New laws have been announced for residential tenancies.
A six-month moratorium will be placed on the eviction of residential tenants and rent increases will be put on hold for the same period, under new legislation that's been described as a mixed bag by the state's top real estate industry body.
WA has reported 14 new infections, including two more healthcare workers in the Kimberley. Premier Mark McGowan has urged Western Australians to stay at home over Easter. Police will patrol Perth beaches over the long weekend.
Fremantle institution The Chart & Map Shop has been given 30 days’ notice to vacate the Collie Street property it has called home for 25 years, despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison last month calling for a moratorium on evictions.
OPINION: The big changes forced on the mining sector’s FIFO operations is a perfect example of how upheaval in business can present opportunities to improve when the crisis has passed.
Improving monitoring of potential COVID-19 cases in the community will reduce pressure on the healthcare system and stop transmission, according to proponents of a Western Australian telehealth consortium.
The federal government’s $130 billion wage subsidy package clears its first hurdle, Western Australia records an additional 11 cases of COVID-19, and Premier Mark McGowan pledges millions to expand the state’s police force.
Great Southern Distilling Company has been awarded the title of Best International Craft Whisky in the World by the American Distilling Institute for the second time, this year for its Limeburners Heavy Peat.
WA has recorded two new coronavirus deaths. The federal government has announced a new mandatory code of conduct for landlords. Its $130 billion JobKeeper scheme is expected to pass parliament tomorrow.
Western Australia is one of the best places in the world to be during the COVID-19 pandemic, AMA WA president Andrew Miller said today, after weeks of passionately advocating tightening restrictions.
