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RetailWoolies clears outbreak-hit supplier

The supermarket giant will in coming days resume using a major supplier struck by a Covid outbreak.

Emily Cosenza

VIC CovidPremium‘Absolutely essential’: Urgent IVF calls

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is facing desperate calls to reverse a deeply unpopular decision on IVF procedures.

Joanna Panagopoulos

ShoppingRevealed: Favourite IKEA spends

The Swedish retailing giant has revealed its trend predictions for 2022 - and it’s all about decluttering.

Rebecca Le May

MarketsASX treads water with no US lead

The ASX finished barely changed despite a positive start, with Redbubble tanking on a profit plunge, while JB Hi-Fi jumped higher.

Rebecca Le May

Covid-19Bold proposal for people on Centrelink

Centrelink recipients could soon be called upon to help solve one big problem following a crisis meeting with senior industry figures.

Ellen Ransley

New lease on lifeExmouth makers’ sessions to encourage repurposing, recycling

From learning how to sew to exploring sustainable living, Exmouth locals will be encouraged to repurpose and recycle at several makers’ sessions over January and February.

Cheyanne Enciso

CovidTop tips for post-Covid workouts

When it comes to exercise, going too hard too soon after a Covid infection could have damaging results. Here’s what experts recommend.

Melissa Iaria

RobberyPremiumFootage of Samurai sword bowlo heist

Disturbing footage of three men robbing a bowling club using a Samurai sword and knives on the Mid North Coast last year has been released by police.

Duncan Murray

Australian OpenAussie winners keep coming at Melbourne Park

Getting a wildcard in to the Australian Open could just be the start of a big run.

Marc McGowan

Dana’s day East among best in Freo win

The young gun has continued the bright start to her emerging AFLW career, this time finishing among Fremantle’s best in their big win over GWS.

Jackson Barrett

ShoppingOne thing Aussies are spending more on

There’s been a bigger than usual post-Christmas slump in spending, as Omicron weighs heavily on shoppers’ minds. But there’s on thing Aussies are spending more on than ever.

Rebecca Le May

BreakingPremiumSign Omicron could have hit peak

South Australia recorded 3079 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths on Tuesday in what the state’s premier said was a ‘massive reduction’.

Emily Cosenza

CourtsPremium‘Whores’: Student’s chilling threats to girls

A student who tricked young girls into sending him lewd videos before doing something even more disturbing issued a series of chilling threats.

Erin Lyons

BordersNew rules for vaccinated travellers

Tasmania has eased its border restrictions for double jabbed travellers but it won’t budge for those who are unvaccinated.

Emily Cosenza

Bowled over Premium‘Time for bed’: Aussies, Poms’ Ashes celebrations ended by police

Test stars Nathan Lyon and Travis Head, as well as England captain Joe Root, were among players ordered to bed by police after a drinking session.

 

TechnologyTexts no Aussie wants to receive

Almost all Aussies are being bombarded with unsolicited texts and calls from businesses they don’t want to hear from. Here’s how to stop the communication.

Melissa Iaria

BREAKINGPremiumQld reports 15,962 new cases, 16 deaths

Queensland’s Covid death toll has spiked again as health authorities brace for the Omicron wave to accelerate towards Brisbane.

Alex Druce

Vaccine pushWhen the Kimberley is likely to reach its COVID vax target

As WA’s February 5 opening up date draws close, vaccine rates across the Kimberley continue to climb, however have not reached the 80 per cent target needed to avoid restrictions in the region.

Sam Jones

BREAKINGPremium‘Moronic’: Brad explodes over Covid lies

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has launched an extraordinary tirade at people reporting fake Covid test results.

Joanna Panagopoulos

BY A NOSE PremiumKenyluck edges Son Son to win Batavia Sprint

Geraldton Turf Club was sent into raptures on Sunday as crowd favourite Kenyluck rode home in a tense win at the Geraldton Toyota Batavia Sprint, albeit with some late controversy.

Michael Roberts

GO GERO PremiumGeraldton seniors dominate first round of country week

Geraldton’s cricketers opened this year’s country week in grand style on Sunday in Perth.

Victor Tanti

COUNTRY WEEK CHAMPS Geraldton youngsters shine at cricket country week

Geraldton’s next generation of cricketing stars have come back from Perth champions after a nailbiting win in this year’s under-14a country week grand final.

Michael Roberts

COVID MANDATES PremiumDouble vax needed to compete in bowls country week

BowlsWA has reacted quickly to last week’s announcement from the WA Government in regard to vaccine mandate requirements for all pubs and clubs.

Joe Criddle

NEW APPOINTMENT PremiumFresh face at Midwest Football Development Program

Former Northampton coach Beau Walker will be working with the next crop of young footballing talent in the region after being announced as the new head coach of the Midwest Football Development Program.   

Michael Roberts