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Tragic end in desperate search for missing swimmer

The body of a man has been recovered from the Murray River hours after he failed to return to shore after entering the water.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 16: An Air New Zealand plane is seen at Auckland Airport on March 16, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. Air New Zealand has announced it will reduce its international capacity by 85 per cent as a result of the current coronavirus pandemic and its impact on travel demand. The airline is suspending flights between Auckland and Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Buenos Aires, Vancouver, Tokyo Narita, Honolulu, Denpasar and Taipei from 30 March to 30 June. It is also suspending its LondonLos Angeles service from 20 March through to 30 June. Air New Zealand's Tasman and Pacific Island network capacity will significantly reduce between April and June, while domestic route capacity will be reduced by around 30 percent in April and May. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

NZ arrivals to Victoria told to isolate

Travellers landing in Victoria from New Zealand have been told to get tested and isolate after a highly contagious variant emerged.

Victoria

Kayne Razmovski 16yrs flys the Australian flag at Altona. Picture Ian Currie

Victorians bitterly divided by ‘Invasion Day’ debate

A majority of Australians don’t want Australia Day renamed to “Invasion Day” — but Victorians are divided over the debate.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Australian Open signage is seen at Melbourne Park on January 18, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne Park will host WTA and ATP events along with the ATP in the lead up to the 2021 Australian Open. Melbourne Park is currently under strict lockdown due to players quarantine conditions travelling from overseas into Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Three UK virus cases linked to Australian Open

A super-infectious mutant strain of COVID-19 has been reported in three people linked to the Australian Open. A total of 10 cases are now linked to the tennis event.

Victoria

Protesters are seen during the Invasion Day rally in Melbourne, Sunday, January 26, 2020. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Invasion Day rally volunteers prepare for confrontation

The organisers of a Melbourne Invasion Day rally are providing training for volunteer marshals in how to deal with police confrontation.

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A cleaner wipes down the nets as she prepares the court for the next group of tennis players for a practice session in Melbourne on January 21, 2021, with players allowed to train while on quarantine for two weeks ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Total of nine cases linked to Australian Open

Nine coronavirus cases are linked to the Australian Open, COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria has confirmed.

Victoria

Tennis player Thiago Monteiro of Brazil hits a return during a practice session, allowed while serving quarantine for two weeks, in Melbourne on January 20, 2021, ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

How Aussies feel about the Aus Open going ahead

The build-up to the Australian Open has been marred with controversies and Aussies aren’t happy about it.

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ASRC welcomes the release of 26 Medevac refugees from the Park Hotel APOD and calls on Morrison Government to release all 200. Source: ASRC

Call for ‘cruel’ detention practice to end as refugees released

More than 60 refugees being held at a Melbourne hotel have been granted temporary visas after spending seven years in detention.

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Aus Open player’s COVID case under investigation

Health authorities are probing the case of an Australian Open player who has tested positive to coronavirus, while another was dismissed while seven cases have been linked to the tournament.

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Aida Hamed, 45, died after being washed off the rocks with five others in Bushrangers Bay Picture: Facebook

‘No compassion’: Drowning victim’s family slams Vic Health

The family of Bushrangers Bay drowning victim Aida Hamed feared they would be blocked from her funeral because of border closures.

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