Regional WA

Lockdown eatingThe emergency food items you need right now

As Australians spend more time at home, we’ve compiled a list of the foods you should always keep handy and, even better, simple recipes to match, so meal time will be as hassle-free as possible.

Staff writers

Risky behaviourCOVID-19: Why more Aussie women in 20s are at risk

New data shows women aged between 20 and 29 are recording the highest rates of infection in Australia.

Nathan Vass

Confidence crisisWall St ends worst quarter since 1938 as stocks slide

Stocks in the US fell lower as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic left the New York Stock Exchange in its worst shape in more than 80 years at the end of the March quarter.

Nathan Vass in New York

RESTRICTIONS EXPLAINEDRegional WA to be locked down like never before

Unprecedented restrictions on intrastate travel aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 will come into effect at midnight tonight, with rule breakers facing fines of up to $50,000.

Rourke Walsh, Peter Law & Shannon Verhagen

Global impactAussie expat: Why Dubai is better at social distancing

An Aussie musician living in Dubai has opened up about the extreme measures the city is taking to deal with the coronavirus crisis, saying she fears Australia is not going far enough.

Stephen Drill

Burning insidePaul Lionetti reduced to tears by pandemic’s toll

Paul Lionetti says he is “burning inside” at what has happened to his beloved Albany, as the COVID-19 crisis ravages businesses and leaves the streets empty

Cameron Newbold

miningSand mine approved

A controversial application to develop a sand mine in Kaloorup was approved by the City of Busselton during its first telecommunication council meeting on Wednesday.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Watto speaksWatto pleads with Albany youth to set the example

Albany MP Peter Watson has called on the city’s younger generations to lead the way in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19

Cameron Newbold

SHORE LEAVE RESTRICTIONSStrict isolation conditions for visiting seafarers

Visiting crews are opting to stay aboard their ships rather than risk COVID-19 infection during shore leave.

Geoff Vivian

Footy columnExclusive column from our women’s footy star

Laurie feels for finals teams, sport to take a hit in current health crisis

Parris Laurie

MISSING WOMANPolice appeal for help locating Laurice Evelyn Gaitau

Police are appealing for assistance in finding 51-year-old Laurice Evelyn Gaitau after her car was found crashed along the Menzies Sandstone Road in the Mid West.

Staff Writers

Whereabouts soughtGoldfields woman missing after car crash near Sandstone

Laurice Evelyn Gaitau, 51, left Menzies for Sandstone about 11am Monday along the Menzies-Sandstone Road.

Coronavirus pregnancyWhy pregnant women should remain calm through pandemic

Pregnant women are being encouraged to remain calm throughout the virus pandemic and continue their medical appointments without fear. Here’s why.

Susie O'Brien

FireTruck fire closes Hayes Road

A mechanical fault caused a truck to catch fire this morning in Quindalup forcing the closure of Hayes road.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

SHOPPING HOURNew community shopping hours for healthcare staff

From 7am to 8am on Tuesdays and Thursdays the Kalgoorlie-Boulder store will be open to only those who carry a healthcare or emergency service ID.

Indiana Lysaght

COVID-19Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in one app

“These new platforms provide a trusted source of information for Australians looking for important advice on how they can protect themselves and others.”

Indiana Lysaght

bear huntBears provide some relief from isolation

A Burekup resident has come up with an idea to help parents who are self isolating at home with children.

Nicolette Barbas

MINE TALKCapital raise to support the future of Red 5

With other businesses collapsing under the strain of COVID-19, Red 5 yesterday emerged from a trading halt to announce a $125 million capital raising support its King of The Hills project.

Jason Mennell

Latest updatesASX suffers worst quarter since 1987

The wild ride for the Australian share market has continued with a 330-point swing that turned its early strong gains into a massive loss.

John Dagge, Nathan Vass in New York, AAP

SoccerSoccer cup cancelled

COVID-19 has forced a soccer team to cancel their trip to Sweden.

Holly Thompson

COSTLY EXERCISEBooze burglary ‘lookout’ fined $1200

A Geraldton man who acted as a lookout while his underage mates broke into Queens Park Theatre and stole $400 worth of booze has been fined $1200 — and ordered to pay compensation.

Adam Poulsen

COVID-19Virus forces sport shutdown

East Kimberley sporting leagues on the cusp of their 2020 seasons have been forced to cancel, postpone fixtures and put training on hold because of government restrictions in response to COVID-19.

Elise Van Aken

New measuresAlmost 200,000 businesses rush to grab $130b wage subsidy

Almost 200,000 businesses have registered for the government’s JobKeeper program so their workers will get a $1500 a fortnight wage subsidy.

Clare Armstong, Maria Bervanakis, Shoba Rao, Rhiannon Down and AAP

SAVE THE CHILDRENNetwork connects us

Save the Children Kimberley regional manager Callan Hatchman on the important role the Kununurra Early Years Network plays in connecting our community.

Callan Hatchman