Abattoirs’ virus outbreaks put meat supply at risk
As coronavirus cases continue to grow at abattoirs and meat processing plants, industry chiefs have warned that Victorians could face meat shortages.
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North East Link court bid withdrawn
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Baby fighting for life among RCH virus cluster
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Aged care chaos on Victoria’s deadliest day
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Regions being ‘carefully monitored’ as cases rise
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