Boom Radio: Morning News Update
Dirk Street
Wednesday 13 May
10:00am
200 released from Rottnest quarantine
Over 200 people are set to be released from their Rottnest Island quarantine, as the WA state government continues to steadily decrease lockdown measures.
The vast majority of those on Rottnest were returning travellers from South Africa, who will be returning to the mainland as of today.
Rottnest will continue to remain as a COVID19 quarantine zone for the foreseeable future, with Premier Mark McGowan stating “When we can reopen Rottnest, we will. It may be some time away.”
Man dead after vehicle rollover
A single vehicle rollover yesterday afternoon has left one man dead and three others injured.
The male driver reportedly died at the scene, and the three passengers in the vehicle were all transported to hospital, and the severity of their injuries are currently unknown.
Police are currently investigating the cause of the crash, and are asking for anyone who was in the area or had footage of the incident to speak with the police.
China tariffs to hit WA barley farmers hard
WA is looking to be the most affected by Australia’s recent China trade dispute, with the State’s billion dollar barley industry in jeopardy.
China has proposed an 80 per cent tariff on all barley from Australia, in response to the Australian government calling for an inquiry into the origin of COVID-19.
WA exports 88 percent of Australia’s barley to China, with the proposed tariff expected have a severe negative impact on WA’s farming industry.
‘Terrible teens’ phase found in dogs
A recent study from researchers from Newcastle and Nottingham universities, has revealed that teenage rebellion occurs in dogs as well as humans.
Researchers observed Golden Retriever and Labrador breeds to see how they responded to commands from their established carer, versus a complete stranger.
Adolescent dogs didn’t respond as well when told to sit, but only when the command was given by the carer.
The researchers found that adolescent disobedience was purely a passing phase, but could have lasting effects if dogs are mistreated or re-homed during adolescence.
