Analysis of a survey led by the Curtin University in Western Australia has concluded that around 25 percent of the Australian workforce will experience tinnitus, also known as ringing ears. Tinnitus, the perception of sound without stimulus, is common and often is not a sign of a severe health problem; however, if persistent, it can…
WA Premier Has to ‘Explain’ His Decision for the Border Restrictions: Federal MPs
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Defence Minister Peter Dutton have asked the Western Australian Premier Mark McGown to please “explain” his decisions following the announcement that WA’s border will remain closed 16 days prior to the original open date of Feb. 5. Frydenberg said on Friday that many Western Australians will be questioning this decision…
COVID-19 Lockdown in Perth and Peel Lifted
Western Australia’s snap coronavirus lockdown will end as scheduled at midnight after the state again recorded no new community cases of COVID-19. Premier Mark McGowan has confirmed Perth and Peel will exit lockdown, but some restrictions will remain in place for the rest of the week. “The short three-day lockdown has done the job it…
Western Australia Fire Crews to Battle Hot Dry Weather
Firefighters have managed to slow the spread of a dangerous bushfire burning north of Perth. Still, authorities fear the upcoming extreme weather conditions will impede efforts to bring it under control. The Red Gully blaze which has been burning since Saturday Jan. 2 now has a perimeter of more than 100 kilometres and destroyed over…
Fire Threatens Lives, Homes North of Perth
A number of inland communities north of Perth are under threat from a fast-moving bushfire, with homes and lives at risk. The blaze has already burnt through more than 7200 hectares and is proving difficult for firefighters to contain as it burns out of control, fanned by strong easterly winds. Authorities are concerned for people…
Woman Flees Hotel Quarantine in Perth
Police are urgently trying to locate an overseas traveller who fled from a quarantine hotel in Perth without completing COVID-testing requirements. Jenny Maree D’ubios was last seen walking on Adelaide Terrace in Perth about 10.20am on December 26. The 49-year-old breached her quarantine requirements and absconded from the hotel. “Jenny is deemed a risk as…
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