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Senior Victoria police officer quits over enforcing health orders

A senior member of Victoria Police has resigned after expressing objection to the enforcement of the state's Chief Health Officer directions.

Dan Andrews fined $400 over maskless walks

Premier Daniel Andrews has been fined $400 for breaching coronavirus restrictions after he failed to wear a mask twice.

Victoria records 1838 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

Victoria has recorded 1838 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and 5 deaths, as the state stays the course with its lockdown exit strategy. 

Melbourne principal defends flouting COVID rules

A Melbourne principal will contest a suspension after inviting students to attend school during lockdown, as Victoria reported 1638 new local COVID-19 cases.

Andrews refuses to stand down amid IBAC inquiry reports

Premier Daniel Andrews has rejected calls to stand down over reports Victoria's anti-corruption body is probing his dealings with the firefighters' union. 

Victoria to wind back ACT, NSW border restrictions

Victoria is easing its COVID-19 border restrictions with NSW and the ACT, opening the door for more stranded residents to return home.

Demands grow to see hospital surge models

A leading epidemiologist believes relatively COVID-free states such as Queensland should be able to manage a coronavirus case surge.

Victoria prison COVID-19 outbreaks infect inmates, staff

Dozens of Victorian prisoners and staff are battling COVID-19 as the state's worsening outbreak leaks into jails.

Victoria posts national record 1763 new COVID cases

Victoria has posted a national record 1763 new local cases of COVID-19 and four deaths, as tradies get back on the tools.

Melbourne claims most locked down city record

Melbourne has claimed the unwanted title of the world's most locked down city, as Victoria halves its Pfizer coronavirus vaccine interval.

Anti-vax protest after Victoria ultimatum

Protesters have again taken to the streets of Melbourne, a day after the announcement of more mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Vaccine mandate for professional athletes in Victoria

Professional athletes in Victoria will be required to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by October 15 in order to train and play.

Victoria vaccine mandate for authorised workers

All Victorian authorised workers have been given two weeks to get their first COVID-19 vaccination to keep working on site.

Victoria health department charged over Melbourne hotel virus leaks

Victoria's health department is facing more than $95 million in fines after it was charged over hotel quarantine failures.

Retail spending tumbles again in August

Retail spending fell for a third straight month in August due to the impact of coronavirus lockdowns in Australia's most populous states.

Barr confident of travel with NSW, Victoria

Travel is expected to resume between Canberra, NSW and Victoria before Christmas, but the ACT government isn't banking on other jurisdictions opening their borders.

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