Truth behind leadership spill rumours revealed
Treasurer Tim Pallas has responded to a bizarre rumour he is mounting a tilt against Daniel Andrews for Victorian politics’ top job after the viral circulation of a hoax text message on social media.
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Curfew could be extended as blame game goes on
Whose idea was Victoria’s curfew? The government is refusing to say, but both the chief health officer and the police chief have denied it was their idea. It comes as Daniel Andrews revealed the controversial measure may continue into October.
Regional Victoria to reopen early, but you’re not invited
Regional Victoria’s road to recovery could be fast-tracked, but the premier has flagged a “hard” border will be enforced to keep Melburnians out of virus-free areas. It comes as 43 new virus cases and nine deaths were recorded overnight.
Police were not consulted on curfew rules
Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says police did not request a curfew and were not consulted before the strict restriction was announced. The curfew’s validity is being questioned after Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton admitted he did not recommend the measure.
Overseas travel ban extended, cops warn protesters
A ban on international holidays has been extended by another three months. It comes as Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius warned protesters to stay away from the CBD on Saturday, saying “police will be ready for you”.
Curfew ‘not off table’, hope for vaccine; 90 cases, 6 deaths
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has flagged the possibility of ongoing curfew restrictions but believes a coronavirus vaccine is likely within 12 months. It comes after 90 cases were recorded, with six additional deaths; and a proposed extension of state of emergency provisions was passed.
Major development in West Gate Tunnel soil drama
The long-running toxic soil saga plaguing the West Gate Tunnel project could nearly be resolved, ending months of confusion and delay. But one key authority still needs to tick off on the plan.
Lockdown exit plans on way after 70 cases, five deaths
Two roadmaps to help Victoria exit lockdown will be revealed on Sunday, with Premier Daniel Andrews announcing regional Victorians will follow different rules to metropolitan Melbourne. It comes after five more people succumbed to the virus but a new low of 70 cases was recorded.
Bushfire season set to be a mixed bag
Higher than average rainfall is set to bring reprieve to some bushfire-ravaged parts of Victoria as summer approaches, while other areas of the state are already on alert.
What caused Victoria’s shocking death toll spike
Forty-one lives were added to Victoria’s coronavirus death toll on Monday — the nation’s darkest day since the beginning of the pandemic. But the reason why has been explained, with Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton also revealing what he expects this week’s case numbers to be.
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