Virus finally eradicated from aged care sector
In another major stride forward, there are now no active cases in Victoria’s aged care sector which was devastated by the virus during the state’s deadly second wave.
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V/Line boss James Pinder sacked amid IBAC probe
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Transclean loses V/Line contract after IBAC revelations
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Metro manager got $150k from Transclean boss, probe hears
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V/Line chief discussed bribes for pandemic cleaning work
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Pinder lashed over note written after V/Line probe
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