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Australian Open crowds to be capped at 50 per cent

Melbourne's escalating COVID outbreak has forced crowds for the Australian Open to be capped at 50 per cent capacity.

Victoria records 21,997 new cases, six more deaths

Victoria's COVID-19 case numbers have rocketed up again with 21,997 new cases recorded and six more deaths.

New technology paving the way for better dairy exports

The Victorian Government is working to keep raw milk fresher for longer as part of a trial that could unlock more export opportunities and create a sustainable future for northern Victorian dairy farmers.

Victoria border exemptions ‘unjust’, ‘inhumane’

An investigation into Victoria's border exemption scheme has found just eight per cent of applications were approved and many never made it to a decision-maker.

Victorian pandemic laws protest draws 10k crowd

Up to 10,000 people have protested in Melbourne's CBD, in the first mass demonstration since the Victorian government passed pandemic laws.

Remains found in search for Victorian campers

Human remains have been found by police in Victoria's high country in the search for missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill.

Victoria government strikes deal to pass pandemic law

The Victorian government has agreed to six amendments to its pandemic legislation, securing the extra vote it needs to pass parliament.

Police ramp up search for Victorian campers’ remains

Victorian police will get more resources for their search in remote bushland for the remains of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.

ACT adds high-risk LGAs in NSW and Victoria, 8 new cases

The ACT has recorded another single-digit day of new COVID-19 cases, with eight infections detected in the past reporting period.

Victoria’s unvaccinated bans to stay as state hits 90 per cent

Victoria has hit its long-awaited 90 per cent full COVID-19 vaccination target, with bans on unvaccinated members of the community to stay.

Man arrested over missing Victorian campers

Specialist police were helicoptered into a remote campsite during a dramatic arrest of a man wanted over the disappearance of two campers in Victoria's rugged high country,

Vic child with ‘serious comorbidities’ becomes youngest COVID-19 death

A Victorian child with "serious comorbidities" has died after contracting COVID-19, becoming the nation's youngest person to die with the virus.

Full crowds for MCG Test, Australian Open

Full capacity crowds at the Boxing Day Test and Australian Open are set to light up Melbourne's sporting landscape this summer.

Adem Somyurek to block Victorian pandemic bill

Adem Somyurek will vote against the Victorian government's pandemic laws, which would derail the passage of the controversial legislation.

Debate on Victorian pandemic laws draws protests

Controversial pandemic laws are being debated in the Victorian parliament as protesters maintain their presence outside, after several conducted a mock execution of the premier overnight.

Amendments likely for Victorian pandemic laws

Amendments could be made to the Victorian government's controversial pandemic legislation ahead of debate in the upper house.

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