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Richard Goyder has become the latest executive to shun WA over the indefinite border backflip, confirming he will venture east for the foreseeable future.

Western Australians who have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19 are being denied entry to most public venues as tough new rules come into effect.

WA has recorded nine new local cases of COVID-19, as the state government unveils the new protocols that will come into effect when cases inevitably surge.

New figures show the federal budget bottom line is improving as more people get back to work and fewer people need welfare payments.

Standard & Poor's has affirmed Australia's AAA rating, saying its economic recovery from the COVID-19 shock should help narrow the budget deficit.

Western Australia has recorded 10 new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, as growing clusters prompt the expansion of the mask mandate to the Wheatbelt and the Great Southern.

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says there are "many worrying signs" from Russia on the Ukrainian border as Europe looks to Australia as a potential gas supplier with Kremlin tensions increasing.

Let's use this moment to solve new and old issues.

A further 14 new local COVID cases have been recorded in Western Australia overnight, including two cases of unknown origin.

The state government has selected Indigenous business CareyMC to complete upgrades at Two Rocks Marina, while BMD Constructions has been appointed to a project in the Wheatbelt.

Police Commissioner Chris Dawson's deputy Gary Dreibergs will succeed him as the state's vaccine commander, as the vaccine rollout reaches school-aged children.

Western Australia has recorded 13 new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, as the Coolbellup cluster continues to grow.

WA has recorded seven new local cases of COVID-19, while Mark McGowan says his border opening delay has received strong support.

Serbia has revoked Rio Tinto's lithium exploration licences, bowing to protesters who opposed the planned $3.3 billion Jadar development on environmental grounds.

The planned February 5 reopening of the state's borders has been cancelled amid a surge in Omicron-driven hospitalisations on the east coast, but Mark McGowan has promised a more compassionate approach.

The ANF has pleaded with the government not to reopen the border on February 5 after detailing the conflicting advice received by healthcare workers linked to yesterday's COVID case.

The opposition has plenty to do before it considers a return to the government benches.

WA has recorded five new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, including another case who contracted the virus from an unknown source.

Text messages between Mark McGowan and John Quigley will become public as part of his defamation battle with Clive Palmer.

WA has recorded another two local cases of COVID-19 overnight, one having contracted the virus from an unknown source.

Economists are still confident of a further drop in the unemployment rate and a relatively solid rise in employment when the December labour force figures are released on Thursday.

WA's health budget has tripled during the past 15 years, but there are concerns about patient outcomes amid workforce, bureaucracy and governance pressures.

In partnership with the US, the Australian Defence Force will have a key role to play in the Indo-Pacific region.

Western Australia has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, both of which are connected to the ever-growing Cockburn Omicron cluster.

The state government has cracked down on councils obstructing the around-the-clock delivery of goods to supermarkets, as concerns mount about supply chain disruptions.

WA has recorded no new local COVID cases since the return of the mask mandate overnight, but the Premier has warned Omicron is likely lingering in the community.

The mask mandate may have taken some of the edge off consumer activity in WA over the Christmas season, but retail spending to the end of 2021 appears to have remained strong.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says taxation will be a clear battleline between the coalition and Labor at the upcoming federal election.

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has cancelled the visa of world No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic days out from the Australian Open.

By the end of the month, WA will introduce the broadest COVID vaccination requirements in the nation, with the unvaccinated to be barred from pubs, gyms, gigs and entertainment venues.

Western Australia has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, as investigations into the source of yesterday's mystery case continue.

The state government has selected local architect Gresley Abas to design a $28.1 million apartment complex in Mandurah intended to house those affected by homelessness.