Australia fully open to travel as WA state reopens

Australia was fully open to vaccinated travelers after Western Australia became the last state to lift border restrictions.Western Australia closed its borders to most international and interstate travelers in 2020 to slow the spread of COVID-19.But the state lifted restrictions on Thursday four months after Sydney began its staged reopening of quarantine-free travel and more than a week after all vaccinated tourists became eligible for visas.Perth's airport was the scene of emotional reunions as the first of a scheduled 22 domestic flights and five international flights began arriving on Thursday. State Premier Mark McGowan said the reopening was a "big day" for his state and the country.