“My body grew hot, I began shaking and felt sick.” That’s how Temel Atacocugu reacted when he heard of another terror attack on New Zealand soil. He also felt the New Zealand authorities had failed again.Atacocugu was shot nine…

The Whanganui District Health Board has been reprimanded by the Health and Disability Commissioner for failing to take appropriate care of a premature newborn in 2018, resulting in the child being left permanently blind.In a decision…

TERROR ATTACK LATEST* Man was being followed by police, grabbed knife in store before stabbing shoppers * Isis sympathiser had been arrested for allegedly planning ‘lone wolf’ knife attack * Chilling video captures moment of…

It's an extreme measure for an extreme outbreak, but WA's COVID-proof fence is blocking out even the most desperate cases, even though it was promised it wouldn't.

Emma Potter is stranded in Sydney, with her mother Barbara dying from early onset Alzheimer's in a Perth nursing home.

"We had a call from the care team at the hospital last week that there had been a relatively sudden turn of events and her case had turned imminently terminal," Ms Potter told 9News.

READ MORE: NSW COVID-positive truck drivers not a major risk to WA community

"What have we come to as a society if you can't be there to hold your mother's hand as she passes on?"

Now in palliative care, Ms Potter's 73-year-old mother has been given just weeks to live, with her the only one unable to get home to say goodbye.

Four of Ms Potter's applications to be exempt from the border rule had been rejected, despite her meeting all strict requirements.

"It became clear the applications weren't even being looked at – I feel very tired, I'm exhausted – it's been very trying, very challenging," she said.

While the government may be out of compassion, the people of Perth are not, with many outraged that the upcoming AFL Grand Final will get you into the state, but a dying relative will not.

READ MORE: 'An odd thing to say': WA Premier hits back at PM's Croods comparison

Last week, WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said under rare and extreme circumstances, either he or the Health Minister would be able to make a decision on certain cases.

But it wasn't until 9News exposed Ms Potter's story, that Commissioner Dawson finally granted her approval to come back to WA – sharing the good news this afternoon.

With NSW recording 1431 new coronavirus cases and another 12 deaths, WA is standing by their current stance on border control.

A driver was forced to flee her burning car when the Toyota Corolla erupted in flames during Adelaide's morning commute.

The car ignited on Marion Road, South Plympton just after 7.30am, with the woman forced to pull over into a carpark and jump clear as witnesses rushed over to check on her and help try and put the fire out.

READ MORE: Boat repair ignites fire at Adelaide home: 'It was a massive fireball'

READ MORE: Garage erupts in flames from scooter battery spark

"The flames grew and the fire got bigger and a couple of popped tyres with the young fella hanging over the fence trying to put it out, was a bit scary," witness Steve Troy told 9News.

Firefighters arrived a short time later and extinguished the flames.

An engine fault is believed to be the cause of the fire and the car was completely destroyed.

Western Australia will upgrade Victoria's classification to high-risk and tighten testing requirements for any truck drivers entering the state.

Premier Mark McGowan confirmed the change to Victoria's classification will come into effect from midnight Sunday.

He warned anyone wanting to come into Western Australia from Victoria would face tougher entry conditions from next week.

READ MORE: Spike in exposure sites in Melbourne's north as 128 new cases recorded in area

"This means people approved to travel into WA from Victoria will have to have proof of a negative COVID test in the 72 hours prior to departure, proof of at least one vaccination dose, use the new G2G now app, and undergo COVID tests on days 2 and 12," Mr McGowan said.

Mr McGowan said his message to any Western Australians in Victoria who want to come home is "do it now".

The premier also said tougher testing requirements for truck drivers would come into effect from next week after two COVID-19 positive drivers from NSW made their way into the state.

"From next week, all truckies from high or extreme risk jurisdictions who want to enter WA will have to have returned a negative PCR test undertaken within the prior three days," he said.

"Truck drivers who have not had a test will not be allowed to enter."

READ MORE: COVID-19 vaccines compulsory for WA health workers

READ MORE: Three-year-old Memphis back in mum's arms

Western Australia recorded zero new local coronavirus cases overnight.

Health officials confirmed there are currently 10 active cases in the state, two in hotel quarantine – two diagnosed in WA and two cases diagnosed in NSW – and eight crew members from the MV Ken Hou vessel.

The two NSW truck drivers who were confirmed positive cases on August 27 remain in hotel quarantine and 25 contacts linked to them have returned negative test results and remain in home quarantine.

Whanganui is back to business in level 3. It’s not quite ‘as usual’ but you can get most things. And for many still working from home, the shift from 4 to 3 just means they can get a decent coffee.”It’s been really, really busy…

TERROR ATTACK LATEST* Man was being followed by police, grabbed knife in store before stabbing shoppers * Isis sympathiser had been arrested for allegedly planning ‘lone wolf’ knife attack * Chilling video captures moment of…

A four-year-old girl has tested positive to COVID-19 in Queensland's south-east.

Queensland Health announced the new case late this afternoon and said more information would be released tomorrow.

The child attended The Boulevard Early Learning Centre at Mt Warren Park in Logan on Tuesday August 31 and Wednesday September 1.

READ MORE: Palaszczuk and Morrison in stalemate over COVID and kids

All children, staff and visitors to the centre should come forward for testing, then quarantine at home for 14 days regardless of a negative result.

The centre is also used for after school care for Windaroo State School.

All students, staff and visitors who attended the school from Tuesday August 31 to Friday September 3 should also quarantine for 12 days.

READ MORE: Sydney mother-of-four dies with coronavirus one day after being tested

https://twitter.com/qldhealthnews/status/1433698435618594816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

The Beenleigh Marketplace and Stylish Nails on Monday August 30 have also been listed as contact tracing locations.

Restrictions are now in place for for aged care facilities, disability services and hospitals in the Logan Local Government area.

People in the Gold Coast and Beenleigh regions have been urged to monitor for symptoms and come forward for testing.

Influencer Nadia Bartel says she is "embarrassed and remorseful" after the release of a video allegedly depicting an illegal gathering and illicit drug use, which has been circulating on social media.

Police this afternoon announced they were investigating "a video currently on social media depicting a gathering of people and alleged illicit drug use".

"Victoria Police is making enquiries into the video," a spokesperson said.

READ MORE: Premier's warning: Unvaccinated Victorians will be 'locked out' of venues

DHHS has also confirmed it is "liaising with Victoria Police in relation to the alleged incident".

The official statements come after a video of the well-known Melbourne model and business owner gathering in a bathroom with at least two other women was shared to Instagram.

In the video she can be seen snorting what appears to be white powder from a plate.

It is alleged Bartel was illegally gathering with the women during Melbourne's lockdown, in which home visits are banned.

The video has since been deleted by the woman who shared it.

This evening Bartel posted a message on her Instagram account.

"Hi everyone, I have let you all down by my actions," she wrote.

"I take full responsibility and I am committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure I make better choices in future.

"To my family and friends, my business partners and the public health workers trying to keep us all safe, I am embarrassed and remorseful.

"I am truly and deeply sorry. I hope I can earn your forgiveness and, in time, your trust."