Australia

Coronavirus crisisWA lagging behind three other States in vax roll-out

Only half of the planned 60,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine have been administered in the first week of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine program, with WA lagging well behind three other states.

Sarah Ison

UpdatedAged care shame: Left to sit in their own faeces

Elderly Australians are starving, dying in pain and suffering assaults in nursing homes, a harrowing report has revealed. WARNING: Distressing content

Natasha Bita and David Mills

Demerger lawsMiners vote to split from militant CFMEU

The mining and energy division of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union has decided to split with the militant union saying it had never been less respected or more isolated.

Stuart McKinnon

Bigger boat?Aussie anglers reel in ‘Jaws-dropping’ monster shark

A group of Australian fishermen have hooked a monster tiger shark so big it had to be held from slipping back into the ocean as it was taken to shore and was craned off the vessel to be weighed.

Bottom line hitProfits drop as JobKeeper stimulus fades

The end of JobKeeper is expected to take a toll on company profits in coming months, with new data revealing cuts to the Federal Government’s wage subsidy has already started to bite.

Meilin Chew

UpdatedPM grilled on aged care: ‘Don’t understand the question’

There were fireworks when Prime Minister Scott Morrison fronted the media this afternoon to respond to a ‘harrowing’ report into aged care.

Jade Gailberger

‘Rumours’Latest rape allegations ‘absolutely rejected’: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has spoken to his cabinet minister at the centre of historical rape allegations dating back to the 1980s — and they are ‘vigorously denied’.

Lanai Scarr

‘Complex’ pathMoody’s turns negative on Crown, cuts issuer rating

Ratings agency Moody’s has added to Crown Resorts’ woes, cutting its issuer rating to Baa3 — just one notch above junk status — and revising its outlook to negative.

Daniel Newell

UpdatedHonorary Aussie’s shock Globe win

Sacha Baron Cohen claimed a surprise Golden Globe win from Australia, paying tribute to his wife Isla Fisher as many other A-lister boycotted the show.

Sarah Blake, Nadia Salemme and Holly Byrnes

Exclusive100 assaults a week: Aged care abuse kept secret

Nursing home abuse will be kept secret for 30 days under new laws, as a Royal Commission is set to expose shocking findings.

Natasha Bita

‘National shame’Neglect, abuse in aged care ‘unacceptably high’

The Federal Government is set to inject nearly half a billion dollars into aged care immediately in response to disturbing findings from the royal commission into the sector.

Annabel Hennessy

Bricks and mortarHouse prices see biggest rise since 2003

Housing values rose across every capital city and State region, a synchronised growth phase that hasn’t been seen in Australia for more than a decade.

Colin Brinsden

AM briefingThe top five must-read stories on The West this morning

Crown Resorts’ Perth-based director John Poynton quits, a Perth woman demands answers after a nursing home bungle, and an ex-Aussie cricketer is back in court. Here are today’s top five reads.

Condition of employmentVaccine roll-out a legal minefield for employers

If you’re wondering if your boss even has to power to force you to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the answer is... Maybe.

Ben O'Shea

Never forgetFamilies remember loved ones killed in mining accidents

Almost 100 friends and family of loved ones killed in mining accidents across the Goldfields gathered to reflect on their memories on Saturday at the annual miners’ memorial ceremony.

Taylar Amonini

Latest exitPoynton remains resolute in Crown board exit

The prominent Perth businessman says his decision was made in the best interests of Crown and shareholders, despite a NSW probe making no findings against ‘my integrity or performance’.

Daniel Newell

More dosesAstraZeneca jab to rollout in Australia this month

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be rolled out this month after the first doses arrived in Australia on Sunday.

Colin Brinsden

Full listStylists to the stars: Powerful people behind A-listers

Behind every A-lister is a stylist. Here’s how to get the look from the pros who dress Australia’s most sought after stars.

Nadia Salemme

Cost of livingFour traps to avoid when fixing your loan

Smart borrowers are locking down rates as dozens of home loan offers fall below the two per cent mark. But there are traps to watch out for.

Sophie Elsworth

Financial stressOne in five Aussies have no savings

With just four weeks to go until JobKeeper payments end, new figures reveal one in five Australians have no cash savings and are living week to week.

Sophie Elsworth

Another blowCrown Resorts in shock staff payment investigation

Crown Resorts is under investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman for underpaying hundreds of its workers.

Hayley Sorensen

New virus weaponFirst doses of AstraZeneca vax arrive

The first batch of AstraZeneca vaccine doses have arrived in Australia, touching down in Sydney this morning.

Sarah Ison

Record output$27b gold haul for Australian mines

Australia’s gold mine output hit a record 327 tonnes in 2020 as the price of the safe-haven asset soared to new heights amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis.

Danielle Le Messurier