Police arrest victim during Ormond break-in investigation
Police have arrested the victim of an alleged assault by a pair of thugs who remain on the run after breaking into a North Rd home in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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The new sign deadly second wave is ending
Victoria is seeing a decline in daily case numbers and community spread, but there’s one number that shows the worst really is behind us – if we all keep doing the right thing.
Childhood obesity linked to adult heart disease
Heart problems later in life could be set in stone from childhood, with overweight and obese kids more likely to be at risk of developing cardiovascular disease well into adulthood.
What’s behind push for regional Victorians to get tested
Daniel Andrews has urged Victorians living outside coronavirus hotspots to get tested as soon “as symptoms begin” in a desperate bid to keep the regions’ cases numbers stable. It comes as the Premier says it’s too soon yet to say if Melbourne’s strict lockdown is set to lift on time.
Doctor’s cruel parking fine after 56 hours on COVID frontline
A Melbourne doctor was slapped with a $99 parking ticket while working “56 hours over four days” at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It took a public backlash for the City of Melbourne to rethink the fine and cancel the ticket.
Why we should brace for 40 deaths a day
We’ve already had a record “deadliest day” three times in the past week, but things are going to get worse before they get better. COVID-19 could soon be killing up to 40 Victorians a day.
Melbourne traveller tests positive in Tassie as Victorians rack up fines
Tasmania has recorded its first coronavirus case in 20 days after a man receiving health treatments in Melbourne tested postive upon his return. It comes as 202 Victorians were fined for breaching restrictions in the past 24 hours
Barwon Health workers struck down with coronavirus
Multiple Barwon Health staff have tested positive to COVID-19 over the past fortnight, including some acquired at work. It comes amid claims of insufficient PPE supplies across Victoria.
Virus passes grim milestone as contact tracing woes continue
Australia’s chief medical officer has described Victoria’s situation as “agonising” despite the state’s welcome drop in new infections. It comes as new data revealed up to one quarter of new coronavirus cases are not being interviewed within 24 hours, hampering Victoria’s contact tracing efforts.
Dozens fined, arrested at anti-lockdown protest on virus’ deadliest day
Twenty-seven protesters have been fined and seven arrested at an anti-lockdown rally in the Melbourne CBD, as the state records its highest daily death toll with 17 deaths and 394 new cases.
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