Industry experts are warning that businesses in Western Australia (WA) could suffer multi-million dollar losses as a direct result of the WA government’s decision to keep its border sealed to interstate travellers. Travel between WA and other states has been restricted since the start of the pandemic for states that had high cases of COVID-19,…
‘Uphill Battle’: Perth Business Shuts After 26 Years Over Vaccine Mandate
January 27, 2022
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Gareth and Tracy Wall held their breath as they hit publish on the social media post that would tell the community they were shutting the doors of their Australian business due to vaccine mandates. After 26 years, the Walls admitted that it was a “rush decision” to close the Hangout Indoor Rock-Climbing Centre in Perth,…
International Students Allowed Into Western Australia Despite Border Closure
January 27, 2022
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The Western Australia (WA) government has backflipped on its strict border closure to grant exemptions for returning international students to enter the state, while Australians from other states are still locked out. This comes after WA Premier Mark McGowan shelved his plan to reopen the state’s borders on Feb. 5 citing the threat of the…
West Australian Schools Use Masks, Air Purifiers To Combat Omicron
January 27, 2022
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A flood of nearly 477,000 students will return to schools in Western Australia (WA) on Monday, Jan. 31, bringing with it a slew of new requirements aimed at controlling the spread of the Omicron variant of the CCP virus. High school students and all staff in WA will be required to wear masks upon returning…
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Part of ‘Swarm’ in Western Australia
Western Australia (WA) has seen an unusual surge of tremors with a magnitude 4.7 earthquake forming the largest of the nearly 70 recorded in the last three weeks. However, experts say the cause of the swarm is unknown, with the possibility of a larger event in the near future not out of the question. “There’s…
Western Australia Reignites Geothermal Energy Exploration
Western Australia (WA) will allow companies to probe for potential geothermal hotspots as the state revitalises Australia’s dormant geothermal energy ambitions. The new acreage release allows applicants to bid for a total of 21 onshore exploration zones across the state, covering a combined area of nearly 82,000 square kilometres—slightly smaller than the island of Ireland….
‘On the Brink of Tears’: WA Border Backflip Leaves Aussie Couple ‘Homeless’
January 22, 2022
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Karen and Mike Malherbe expected to move Western Australia (WA) next month and reunite with their family for the first time in three years. But meeting their first grandchild, and welcoming their second, now seems to be on hold for the foreseeable future. The couple had already sold their home in Illawarra, New South Wales…
WA Premier Has to ‘Explain’ His Decision for the Border Restrictions: Federal MPs
January 20, 2022
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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…
Western Australia Keeps Borders Closed Due To Vaccine Inefficacy Against Omicron Transmission
Western Australia (WA) Premier Mark McGowan has unveiled the state will remain shut off from the rest of Australia due to the inefficacy of double-dose vaccination against the Omicron variant of the CCP virus and rising cases in the eastern states. An estimated 80,000 individuals had planned to travel to WA in the first two…
Western Australia Explores Underground Storage Solutions For Massive Hydrogen Yield
The Western Australia (WA) government has spent $1 million on exploring the feasibility of using depleted oil and gas wells, salt caverns, and underground mines to store the vast quantities of hydrogen it plans to produce in the near future. The state which has its eyes on becoming a hydrogen-making giant and is set to…
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