WA Premier Mark McGowan says reopening state's border now would be 'reckless and irresponsible'

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Top Stories WA Premier Mark McGowan says reopening state's border now would be 'reckless and irresponsible' Premier Mark McGowan's decision to delay the WA border reopening has drawn mixed reactions, with businesses describing it as "devastating", while the AMA says it will give hospitals time to prepare for Omicron.  'Low IQ': Medvedev takes aim at Australian Open crowd after defeating Kyrgios The atmosphere inside Rod Laver Arena for Nick Kyrgios's match with Daniil Medvedev was every bit as electric as the tennis they played but some of the crowd behaviour did not go over well with Russia's world number two player. Even in defeat to Daniil Medvedev, Nick Kyrgios served up box-office entertainment The Australian Open campaign of Nick Kyrgios ended with a four-set loss to Russia's Daniil Medvedev, but there was not a dull moment in the Australian's spirited display. Kids who get COVID can develop a rare but dangerous complication weeks later. Here's how to spot it Weeks after recovering from COVID-19, a small number of children start coming down with a mysterious illness called MIS-C. As Omicron causes a surge in cases, parents are being encouraged to keep a lookout for symptoms.  Why well-intentioned donations may hamper aid efforts in Tonga and end up in landfill Generous and well-intentioned donations of food and other goods may hinder vital aid getting to people in need in Tonga, humanitarian organisations warn.  Giant canyon discovered underneath Antarctic glacier, adding to history of rising sea levels Australian Antarctic expeditioners have discovered an enormous, two-kilometre-deep canyon underneath a glacier that may make it more vulnerable to warming oceans. Live: All the coronavirus news you need from around Australia Get up to speed on the latest coronavirus news in the one place. Follow live. Ukraine asks Australia for more 'technical assistance' to combat increasing Russian cyber attacks Ukraine seeks support from allies as fears grow that Russian President Vladimir Putin is on the brink of launching a fresh military invasion. RAT shortage may soon become a glut, as happened with other pandemic products like hand sanitiser While rapid antigen tests (RATs)  have been very hard to come by since Christmas, there are some signs that the shortage may soon become a glut, as happened with other pandemic products such as hand sanitiser. A disrupted summer,  ministerial woes and a nation of grumpy voters: Morrison's testing time It sounded a touch desperate — Prime Minister Scott Morrison imploring backpackers to "come on down" to Australia, as the Omicron crisis escalated, writes Michelle Grattan.   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy