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Coronavirus helplines for Western Australia

To make your life that little bit easier we’ve compiled a list of all the numbers you need to know if you need assistance during this time.

We'll fly live lobsters to China, they'll send back COVID-19 medical supplies

A group of WA fishermen are negotiating a bold deal that will see them bring much-needed medical supplies back to Australia after chartering a plane to deliver fresh lobsters to the world's biggest seafood export market.

Push to build massive group of volunteers as traditional elderly helpers forced to pull out

A major push has been launched to build a state-wide volunteer database to help with the coronavirus crisis, to boost numbers and allocate volunteers to areas in most need.

There are eight reasons why you can still travel between WA's regions under new border closures

A lot has changed in the two weeks since Premier Mark McGowan said he had no plans to close the state's eastern border, with WA now effectively divided into nine separate territories.

Bored at home? Here are some linguistic ideas to keep you occupied

You might be stuck in quarantine, but that doesn't mean you have to be bored. Linguist Daniel Midgley has a stack of ideas to keep you busy and keep the blues away.

Cheesy bacon spaghetti squash

Full of superfoods nourishment, spaghetti squash is a great alternative to noodles or pasta. Jazz it up with this cheesy, bacon recipe from Tracey Cotterell.

Sophie’s Focaccia recipe

Level-up your bread-making and learn how to make the perfect focaccia with this tried and tested recipe from award-winning chef Sophie Budd.

Geoff's Picture Show: Casablanca

Can't get to the cinema? Let Paul Payne introduce you or reacquaint you with a classic film. This week the 1942 classic Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.