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Adverse reaction rate to COVID jab in WA very low

Only 0.42 per cent of the 302,000 West Australians vaccinated against COVID-19 over the past three months have experienced an adverse reaction, new figures show.

Peter Law

foreign interference lawsCommentsPremiumGovt’s power to rip-up foreign deals hurting Australia

Australia’s tough new laws against foreign interference are damaging the China relationship and international investment prospects, a new report says.

Sarah Ison

ExclusivePremiumHow COVID-19 jab side effects affect your immune system

Aussie experts have revealed what adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines mean in terms of protection from the virus.

Sue Dunlevy

‘Super comfy’VideoWA star backs Olympic uniform with nostalgic twist

A sense of nostalgia has brought a sense of responsibility for WA water polo star George Ford as he prepares to carry the sporting pride of the nation on his back at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Steve Butler

Record caratsPremiumArgyle saves best for last at final rare diamond sale

Rio Tinto is anticipating strong bidding interest in the final tender of rare pink, red and blue diamonds from its shuttered Argyle mine in the East Kimberley.

Stuart McKinnon

EntertainmentPremiumSigourney weaving her way Down Under

One of Australia’s best-selling novels is set to get the Hollywood treatment thanks to Sigourney Weaver and the woman behind Big Little Lies.

Lisa Woolford

Second Australian deathCommentsAustralian father dies of COVID-19 in India

A much-loved father of two has become the second Australian to die of coronavirus in India, after travelling to the country at the end of April for family reasons.

Josh Zimmerman

Low carbon rejigPremiumSouth32 cleans up its act with 2035 net-zero target

As a major producer of metallurgical coal, the WA-based miner’s scope three emissions make up more than 80 per cent of its total carbon footprint but will not come under the new targets.

Stuart McKinnon

Stroke of a penPremiumShifting goalposts biggest risk to your retirement

What we’re doing is creating a massive “super” honey pot whose attractiveness exists but for the stroke of a pen.

Nick Bruining

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Private over publicCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Why WA’s private schools are having an enrolment boom

New enrolments at WA private schools have increased at twice the rate as those in public schools in the past 12 months. Here are the factors driving the growth, according to education chiefs.

Bethany Hiatt

Pension pinchingPremiumFrydo’s downsizer tactic a bit of cat scratch fever

The cat’s out of the bag. The Federal Government now wants you to use your family home to fund your retirement. Some will be better off but there’s hidden dangers for the less well-off.

Nick Bruining

BasketballPremiumJordan, Kobe ... Jackson: ‘Mind-blowing’ Aussie first

Lauren Jackson has joined hoops royalty like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in receiving basketball’s ultimate honour.

Matt Logue

SecurityPremiumNew military device to defend Australia from Pacific war

A sweeping review of the country’s defence mechanisms has recommended new surveillance systems to stop the enemy.

Charles Miranda

OpinionPremiumRegional migration trend a ‘sugar hit’

Australians relocating within our shores won’t be a long-term trend that stays around after COVID. This is why.

Dr Shane Geha

Full ListPremium$5 GoPro, $11 phone and $485 NZ trip: Top Click Frenzy deals

Australians will have access to some of the biggest deals at this week’s Click Frenzy, but experts say they come with a warning.

Katy Hall

UpdatedPremiumVirgin boss: ‘Some people may die’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a warning as he faces pressure to open borders despite support among a majority of voters to keep them closed.

Angie Raphael, Merryn Johns, Jade Gailberger

NewspollPremiumPopular Budget can’t boost support for Coalition

The Coalition’s positively-received Federal Budget — the most popular since 2007 — has not translated to success in the polls, with the Government still trailing Labor 49 per cent to 51 per cent.

Michael Traill

‘Public enemy number one’PremiumCraig McLachlan claims media treated him unfairly

Actor Craig McLachlan has accused the ABC and Eastern States media of manipulating interviews with women who accused him of sexual misconduct – effectively ending his stellar performing career.

Michael Traill

Rescue missionCommentsPremiumInjured Indonesian crew member flown to Perth hospital

One of the rescued crew members from an Indonesian fishing boat stranded 1200km off the WA coast is being airlifted to Fiona Stanley Hospital with a ‘significant hand injury’.

Briana Fiore, Daryna Zadvirna and Shannon Hampton

‘Fantasy world’CommentsPremiumAMA boss in war of words over ‘activist doctor’ jibe

Australian Medical Association president Andrew Miller has taken aim at former deputy chief medical officer Nick Coatsworth after he slammed ‘activism’ among medical professionals.

Josh Zimmerman

OPINIONPremiumVeterinarians’ ‘huge problem’ is far too regular

On a far too regular basis, Warwick Vale is called upon to reach out to the families and colleagues of Aussie vets who have chosen to end their lives.

Warwick Vale, Australian Veterinary Association President

ExclusivePremiumMcLachlan’s partner: ‘Cast tried to pull his pants down‘

Vanessa Scammell, the defiant partner of actor Craig McLachlan — who was accused and cleared of sexually assaulting four of his co-stars — says she never believed the “devastating” allegations.

Cydonee Mardon

Special reportPremiumVet suicide crisis: ‘I lost five people including my husband’

More Australian veterinarians are taking their own lives — and they are calling for solutions to pull them back from the brink.

Sue Dunlevy

Onward and upwardCommentsPremiumBudget shows it’s about time Coalition embraced change

‘Change’ and ‘the Coalition’ don’t usually go hand-in-glove. But anyone who experienced the Australian aged care sector, or known someone with a mental illness, can tell you progress is long overdue.

Jenna Clarke