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NewsYahoo News AustraliaMan attacked by shark at remote beach
A 25-year-old man has been attacked by a shark at an isolated beach in Western Australia.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAmbulance 'scapegoat' for WA health crisis
Western Australia's health minister has denied asking a Labor-dominated parliamentary committee to look at alternative providers for the state's ambulance service as it grapples with a health system under significant pressure.St John Ambulance's longstanding contract will be scrutinised by the Standing Committee on Public Administration.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMan bitten by shark north of Perth
A man has suffered a 20cm wound after being bitten by a shark at a remote beach near Leeman, about 300km north of Perth.Ambulance officers were called to Gum Tree Bay at about 2:30pm Perth time on Wednesday.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWA brings back COVID hard border for NSW
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has urged NSW to take stronger measures to crush a worsening coronavirus outbreak, having slammed shut his own state's border.The reintroduction of the hard border came into immediate effect on Wednesday, reclassifying NSW as a "medium-risk" jurisdiction.
NewsAustralian Associated PressLockdown concerns for WA youth detainees
Juvenile detainees in Western Australia are being locked in their cells for 14 hours a day despite repeated warnings that extended lockdowns could spark riots.The finding is contained in a report by the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services following its most recent inspection of the Banksia Hill detention centre in Perth's southeast.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWA weighs Victoria, NSW quarantine rules
Western Australia could soon remove quarantine requirements for Victorians but a coronavirus outbreak in NSW is being closely monitored.A cluster of cases in Sydney has grown to 21 after 10 new locally acquired infections were recorded on Tuesday.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaJohn Howard under fire over 'bloody arrogant' remarks
Former prime minister John Howard also discussed the Cronulla Riots during the ABC program. His comments were met with criticism. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWoman lets pet dog become riddled with thousands of ticks
The RSPCA said it would have taken weeks, if not months, for the dog to get into that condition.
NewsAustralian Associated PressPalmer claims persecution in damages fight
Clive Palmer has predicted he will win his High Court battle with the state of Western Australia, claiming he has been subjected to "layers of persecution" that threaten the rule of law.The full bench has reserved its decision and will reconvene on Tuesday, having concluded a four-day hearing in Canberra.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWA aged care workers reject forced jabs
A third of West Australian aged care workers would quit the industry if forced to get COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a new survey.State and federal leaders have discussed potentially enforcing mandatory vaccinations in aged care amid concerns about the slow rollout in the sector.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMinister warns against showing compassion to Biloela family
Peter Dutton has cautioned against showing compassion to a Tamil asylum-seeker family of four from Biloela in Queensland who are fighting to stay in Australia.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWA rejigs vaccine rollout on new advice
West Australians aged 30 to 39 will be sent to the back of the coronavirus vaccine queue but the government has promised existing appointments will be honoured.WA has been forced to rejig its vaccine rollout after changes to federal health advice were announced on Thursday.
NewsAustralian Associated PressClive Palmer slams 'repugnant' WA bill
Extraordinary legislation to prevent Clive Palmer from claiming up to $30 billion in damages from the state of Western Australia is "an abomination masquerading as law", the billionaire mining magnate has told the High Court.Mr Palmer, who is representing himself, on Wednesday argued the legislation breached the constitution and was "repugnant to justice".
NewsAustralian Associated PressTop WA cop defends accessing tracing data
Western Australia's police chief says he makes no apologies for his officers lawfully obtaining contact tracing data to assist two investigations.The McGowan government is scrambling to close a loophole which allows data gathered by the SafeWA app to be used by police.
NewsAustralian Associated Press'Hubris' behind urgent WA corruption bill
An urgent push to have Western Australia's former corruption watchdog reappointed to the role has been labelled "arrogance" by the opposition.The McGowan Labor government is set to use its unprecedented majority in both houses of parliament to rush through an amendment to reappoint John McKechnie as head of the Corruption and Crime Commission.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWA police 'accessed contact tracing data'
Western Australia's government will move to protect contact tracing data after it was legally obtained by police to assist a murder investigation.Attorney-General John Quigley has revealed senior police have twice issued notices to the WA health department requiring them to hand over data from the SafeWA app since mandatory registration at venues was first enforced in December.
NewsAustralian Associated PressClive Palmer, WA begin High Court battle
Clive Palmer is expected to address the High Court as it continues to hear his $30 billion battle with the state of Western Australia.The full bench convened in Canberra on Tuesday to begin a hearing expected to span the rest of the week.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWA bans 'dangerous' gel blasters
Western Australia will outlaw gel blasters, going further than any other state in response to concerns about their resemblance to real firearms.From July 3, the blasters - which fire small gel balls - will be classed as prohibited weapons which cannot be owned by anyone.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTamil family to be freed from immigration detention
A Tamil family from Queensland being held in immigration detention are expected to be released on Tuesday.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBody found on walking trail at popular tourist destination
A body has been found near a popular tourist destination in Western Australia.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThe Aussie state banning single use coffee cups
One Australian state will be phasing out plastic coffee cups by the end of 2022, fast tracking the state's Plan for Plastics.
NewsAustralian Associated PressPlastic coffee cups out by late 2022 in WA
Takeaway coffee cups will be phased out of Western Australia cafes by the end of next year after the state government expedited its plastics plan.WA Premier Mark McGowan said on Sunday that the state's Plan for Plastics would be fast-tracked by four years to be fully in place by the end of 2022.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMan found alight outside Perth church
Perth detectives are investigating reports a man was set alight outside an inner city church.Police say the 68-year-old suffered significant burns after he was approached by another man on Beaufort Street in Highgate around 5pm on Saturday.
BusinessYahoo News Australia'Waste of money': Woolworths shoppers furious over 'annoying' delivery issue
Numerous Woolworths customers have reached out to the supermarket giant over their poor online shopping experience. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBoy, 10, attacked by shark while snorkelling at popular tourist spot
The boy sustained injuries to his foot after he was bitten by a two-metre shark. Find out what happened.
