Coronavirus (COVID-19)

UnbelievableOUTRAGEOUS: 50 at funerals, 20 at cafes BUT 30,000 at a protest

As COVID-19 restrictions continue to cripple Queensland’s economy, a 30,000-strong crowd that turned out in Brisbane for Black Lives Matter protests has sparked fury from embattled local businesses.

Greg Stolz, Kate Kyriacou, Kelmeny Fraser, Alexandria Utting, Cloe Reed

‘Not over yet’Why WA still needs to be wary of coronavirus

WA’s chief health officer has warned that COVID-19 restrictions could “retighten” if the virus takes grip of the State in the winter months.

Joe Spagnolo

TV Guide‘Firecracker’: Sonia rates Big Brother housemates

Big Brother’s new host Sonia Kruger is convinced the reality show will find its feet fast with these housemates, who she says have more to their personalities than meets the eye.

Holly Byrnes

New tunesDaryl Braithwaite’s shock song confession

Vintage act Daryl Braithwaite has sheepishly confessed that his first new single in seven years is one he nicked from a popular American pop singer.

Kathy McCabe

whirlwind celebrationPerth couple’s quickie wedding as rules relax

Two weeks ago Debra and Peter Heurea were planning ‘drive thru’ nuptials as a workaround with COVID-19 restrictions. When Phase 3 came into effect, they quickly pulled together something bigger.

Kate Ryan

New bookA 19th-century bushranger is Australia’s newest heroine

Our horror summer of bushfires has helped to spawn a new Australian heroine in the form of a 19th century bushranger.

Out of lockdownStradbroke Day a ghost town

The usual 15,000-strong crowd was replaced with just 20 punters at TAB Stradbroke Day at Eagle Farm today, but the Brisbane Racing Club expects “hundreds” to return to the track in weeks.

Amy Price

Bringing joyFrozen star reunites movie legends for fans

Frozen star Josh Gad is on a mission to bring joy with the loveable snowman Olaf, reuniting movie legends and two new projects — but he’d still rather be at the movies.

James Wigney

Coronavirus comebackThousands book as Rottnest Island ‘opens for business’

Tourism Minister Paul Papalia has proclaimed Rottnest Island “open for business”, saying thousands of West Australians had already booked to holiday in the home of the quokka.

Joe Spagnolo

Gil’s dreamMcLachlan still hopes for 100,000 at grand final

McLachlan said the AFL had plans to bring crowds back at some point this year and said a full house on grand final day was an “ambition”.

Anna Harrington

Latest updateWA’s active coronavirus cases hits 31

The State’s total coronavirus tally now sits at 599 cases.

COVID-19 claimsChina moves to protect virus ‘suspect’

China has ordered its highest level of protection for an animal believed to be at the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, as it warns against travel to ‘racist’ Australia.

Tom Minear, Shoba Rao, Merryn Johns, AP

Training collapseFreo star books ticket to Gold Coast

Fremantle’s Cam McCarthy is heading to the Gold Coast, days after he sent shockwaves through the camp when he collapsed at training.

Jordan McArdle

RecapHow WA celebrated easing of COVID restrictions

From parks to restaurants and gyms to weddings, WA celebrated the easing of coronavirus restrictions in some incredible ways today. Recap the day’s events here.

Forward focusHogan surges back into Freo contention

Hogan was the last player to leave training on Friday, remaining on the field to practise his goal kicking before speaking one-on-one with coach Justin Longmuir.

Braden Quartermaine

Decision loomsWAFL urged to restart earlier than August 1

WAFL clubs are due to play practice matches from July 18 but Subiaco chief executive Peter Capes is pushing for those to be replaced by two rounds of league games.

John Townsend

Bon AppetitHow Perth’s best eateries are celebrating this weekend

The chairs are down, cutlery is polished and the wine is chilled. Perth’s top restaurants are in a state of excitement and celebrating with innovative menus and hot deals, despite new rules.

Rob Broadfield

Finding balanceWA’s new breed of CEOs are fit to lead

The chief executive stereotype of long lunches and sedentary lifestyles is well and truly a thing of the past, as bosses prioritise exercise and time with family.

Meilin Chew

ExclusiveWA lawyer’s fight for life after round-the-world race

Former West Coast powerbroker and lawyer Rob McKenzie became tangled in a cat-and-mouse chase around the world while trying to escape the coronavirus pandemic, only to end up in intensive care.

Steve Butler

Tenant traumaTenants and landlords go to war over COVID-19 disputes

Queensland is in the midst of rental warfare with almost 30,000 tenancy tiffs between landlords and tenants in just two months – most related to COVID-19 hardships.

NATASHA BITA

VaccineUQ seals COVID vaccine manufacturing deal

A leading global body partly bankrolled by Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates has chosen a University of Queensland COVID-19 vaccine as one of just five from around the world to strike a manufacturing deal.

Janelle Miles, Cormac Pearson

ExclusiveAfter 11 weeks of lockdown, WA ready to party

West Australians will make the most of their new-found freedom with a local holiday, eating out and a pub outing topping the spending wish list as coronavirus restrictions are further eased tomorrow.

Peter Law and Peter de Kruijff

Cheers, WAFree beer for northern pubs to celebrate border opening

Fifty kegs of Elsie ale will be sent out to 50 different venues north of Geraldton as a welcome back gift from the Little Creatures brewery in Fremantle.

Peter de Kruijff