Few have been looking forward to the reopening more than the tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the pandemic. Mr McGowan said the new rules were designed to keep schools open, while allowing them to operate safely. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://ab.co/3BWr8Ye ABC News. RATs become legal in WA "Nothing is perfect with COVID," he said. She remains in quarantine with genomic sequencing underway to determine the variant, while her household contacts have been tested and are negative. Select"Western AustraliaTop Stories"from either the ABC News homepage or the settings menu in the app. "That's what's going to drive business back to WA.". "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.". We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. "If he's suggesting I've swallowed Cold War pills, he should ask Richard Marles, our defence minister, and Penny Wong, our foreign minister, whether they're taking the same medication as well because I'll tell you what, there's not a whole lot of daylight between us when it comes to Australia's defence and foreign policy at the moment. WA Premier Mark McGowan ignites war of words with shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie, Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. We'll bring it to you LIVE here on ABC Perth's Facebook page when it happens. "We have to learn to live with it, it's just the way it is.". Mr McGowan also announced changes to the state's hotel quarantine system. These will be the broadest proof of vaccination requirements in the nation and they will not be removed any time soon," Mr McGowansaid. 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. "We are two years into the pandemic, we are two weeks away from the border opening and we still don't have clear guidelines coming from the health department," Mr Olson said. Some restrictions would be introduced to help manage the spread of COVID-19 in WA, including face masks for some high-risk indoor settings and proof of vaccination for large events, nightclubs and the casino. described issues with gold the Perth Mint sent to China as a "storm in a f***ing tea cup". A witness describes the frantic moments snorkeller Archie Blake was bitten by a shark in WA's north, one of two shark bite incidents in the state that day. IN FULL: New community COVID-19 case in WA confirmed, indoor - YouTube 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. 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. Once the hard border comes down, international and interstate travel will resume, with testing and vaccination requirements. So which ones are best? "We are going to back to our country, so yeah, we can't wait for it," he said. Anyone who records a positive RAT test result thatwas self-administered at home will face up to 12 months in prison or a $50,000 fine if they fail to register it with the health department. In addition to the two locally acquired cases, the state's tally now stands at 1,276. 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". But others, like Elaine Faldi, are notso keen on the reopening, having heard of the number of people dying with COVID in other states. For millenniahumans have gazed up at the wonder of the night sky, but what we can see is rapidly changing because of our quest to be connected. "It's very disruptive for learningand for parents that have to work, it's very stressful to balance that learning. Premier Mark McGowan will hold a press conference at 1.45pm (local time). A West Australian gold miner receives $41,000 fine for environmental harm after hypersaline water kills 16 hectares of native vegetation. Phasing out property tax breaks could save $74b but it also could create 'significant economic shock'. "We have a mask culture back home anyway," he said. "The rules around rapid antigen tests will be based around the best practice based on the experience over east.". The announcement of the date was made just two weeks after the first Australian cases ofOmicron were confirmed. Mr McGowan and Mr Hastie have long been at odds over their views on China. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/mark-mcgowan-unveils-new-covid-isolation-rules-wa/100811220, 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. 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 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. 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. Under the new protocols, someone will be classified as a close contact if: There will no longer be testing requirements for casual contacts, but people are still urged to monitor exposure sites. West Australians will need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access a wide range of venues and events fromJanuary 31, Premier Mark McGowan has announced. After one quarter in the sun, Queensland has been knocked off the top of CommSec's State of the States economic rankings, and overtaken by the island state, which now leadson three key indicators. Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. 5 are still under. 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 And while some are apprehensive about the prospect of wearing masks again, Mr Yabuuchi doesn't mind.

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