Covid 19 coronavirus: Western Australia Premier confirms Perth lockdown will end at midnight 26 Apr, 2021 05:19 AM 3 minutes to read West Australian Premier Mark McGowan places Perth and the nearby Peel region into a three-day lockdown following two positive cases that have been in the community. Video / Sky News Australia West Australian Premier Mark McGowan places Perth and the nearby Peel region into a three-day lockdown following two positive cases that have been in the community. Video / Sky News Australia news.com.au Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan has announced that Perth and Peel's three day lockdown will come to an end at midnight tonight.