Victoria to reap benefits of infrastructure spending boom
With the state’s economy crippled by the coronavirus pandemic, more than $1 billion will be tipped into infrastructure projects in Victoria to kickstart economic recovery.
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New twist in regional Victoria cafe outbreak
Customers who visited a cafe in regional Victoria have been urged to get tested for coronavirus, even if they haven’t displayed any symptoms — a move that’s goes against the state’s typical testing strategy. It comes as Victoria recorded 15 new coronavirus cases overnight, along with one death.
How hi-tech goggles may soon detect driver fatigue
A pair of goggles dubbed a breathalyser for the eyes could soon be used by Victorian traffic police to randomly test drivers for signs of fatigue.
Mikakos replacement set to be Labor’s first Indigenous state MP
Labor is set to use the seat vacated by former health Minister Jenny Mikakos to appoint its first Indigenous woman to state parliament.
Thousands of veterans pleading for help
Victorian veterans have made more than 11,000 calls for help in just three months during the coronavirus pandemic, with traumatised returned soldiers pleading for assistance on a new help line.
New high-risk Chaddy stores emerge, Anglesea testing spikes
A number of popular stores at Chadstone Shopping Centre have been added to the growing list of high-risk COVID-19 hot spots in the area. It comes as authorities urged residents in Anglesea to get tested amid new evidence coronavirus could be silently lurking in the community.
Labor Party loses 4500 members as seat war starts
More than a quarter of Victorian Labor Party members have left the party overnight after a ban on cash payments in light of allegations of branch stacking — and the cull has divided the party.
The plan to rebuild Victoria after coronavirus
Tourism, big building projects, farmers and support small business will be the key to kickstarting Victoria’s economy after the hit of coronavirus. Experts have mapped out how we can claw our way back.
Race heats up for Mikakos’ spot
Tensions are rising over the race to fill former minister Jenny Mikakos’ seat in parliament, with decision makers urged to consider the Labor party’s rules for equal female representation.
PM slams shipping dispute amid supply chain chaos
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has slammed a heated shipping dispute, which could lead to bare shelves and price hikes as thousands of containers sit empty at the Port of Melbourne and shipments remain 10 days behind schedule.
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