Two weeks out from the biggest change to Aboriginal heritage law in Western Australia's history, there are claims the government is failing to explain how the changes will work in practice. Key points: Hundreds of people have attended education workshop sessions with questions about how the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage act will impact them Penalties for causing serious harm to …
The state government has been criticised over its reduction of emergency and maternity services across five regional communities, amid a heated industrial dispute with the WA nurses' union. Key points: The WA Country Health Service has "temporarily reduced" services in regional areas Narrogin and Bridgetown were among hospitals affected The state government says the reductions were due to staff shortages …
Passengers and staff aboard the first major cruise liner to visit Western Australia in over two years have tested positive for COVID-19, according to health authorities. Key points: Health authorities have confirmed passengers and crew aboard the Coral Princess docked in Broome have tested positive to COVID-19 The cruise liner is the first major tourist vessel to come to Western …
A bulk carrier off Perth's coast has been turned away from WA and is sailing back to Indonesia after one of its crew members tested positive for COVID-19. Key points: The MV Emerald Indah has set sail away from Kwinana to Indonesia The MV Emerald Indah has set sail away from Kwinana to Indonesia Geraldton Hospital staff must isolate until …