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Janice Geary (clinical nurse consultant, Infection Management Service) demonstrating patient check for Covid-19 coronavirus. Fever Clinic at The Prince Charles Hospital, Rode Rd, Chermside, Brisbane, 6th of March 2020. (AAP Image/Attila Csaszar)

How vulnerable Victorians are protecting themselves against virus

Vulnerable Victorians and aged care homes have been forced to take extreme measures to protect themselves as the coronavirus crisis deepens. It comes as authorities bracing for the scenario that millions of people will be infected with the virus.

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Residents have been relocated from public housing buildings on the cnr of Lennox and Elizabeth Streets in Richmond due to cladding issues. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Cladding fears force residents to flee public housing

Residents of 20 public housing flats in Richmond were forced to evacuate this week after authorities raised the alarm over a new dangerous cladding threat.

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It is time to catch the maximimum solar energy rebate according to Nq Solar. Pic for Advertiser.

Government gives more cash for solar batteries

The Andrews Government has expanded its solar rebate scheme to cover another 143 postcodes, allow thousands more Victorian households to apply for the scheme.

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People returning to work faced a morning of traffic chaos as roadworks close several major Melbourne roads. Commuters in the cityÕs west felt the most pain, with the city-bound ramp from the Western Ring Road is closed along with Princes Hwy ramp onto to Geelong and the on and off ramps, Geelong bound from Miller Rd also closed to the West Gate Freeway for West Gate Tunnel works. Traffic is being diverted via Melbourne rd, Grieve Pde and Princess Hwy, Little Boundary and Boundary Rd. Very heavy traffic on the roads. Traffic backed up to Millers rd on Princes Hwy outbound. Picture: Sarah Matray

The bold plan to cut down traffic snarls in your suburb

A bold trial which saw a construction firm alter its occupancy of a busy intersection from 92 days to just one day, is about to be rolled out across hundreds of Melbourne suburbs. Here’s what it means for your commute.

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A mound of soil- covered in black tarp behind the barricades running along the Westgate Freeway, Williamstown Road on- ramp heading outbound.Picture Jay Town

Bacchus Marsh school wants answers on toxic soil

Pressure is mounting on the Andrews government to calm community fears in Melbourne’s west, with a local school lashing out at a plans to store spoil from the West Gate Tunnel nearby.

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Artist impressions of the North East Link, which will carry up to 135,000 vehicles a day. Picture: STATE GOVERNMENT

State could take on North East Link

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has fired a warning shot at construction companies, saying the state government could build the North East Link itself if offers from the private sector are unsatisfactory.

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Over 2000 people protested in Werribee over the dumping of potentially dangerous soil in Wyndham Vale. Picture: David Mullins

Residents fume over plans to dump toxic tunnel soil

Thousands of irate residents and a tractor convoy have rallied against the plan to dump the West Gate Tunnel’s contaminated soil in Melbourne’s western suburbs, saying the move would affect the entire country.

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Still image captured from drone footage of the Wallan Train derailment site provided by Australian Rail Track Corporation.

Rail boss grilled over track work after fatal Wallan crash

As authorities piece together what caused the deadly train derailment at Wallan, it’s been revealed a long-awaited upgrade to a troubled section of track between Melbourne and Albury had been delayed by a year.

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Premier Daniel Andrews and Treasurer Tim Pallas to make an announcement abot the North East link at the Ring road, Greensborough. Picture: Nicole Garmston

Dan Andrews stands by Treasurer in light of IBAC claims

The Premier says there are “literally limitless” types of issues that would be appropriately referred to public servants and he remains confident in Tim Pallas, despite claims he introduced a developer to a senior government official.

A Virgin Australia plane is seen at Sydney Airport, Wednesday February 28, 2018. Virgin Australia's board has decided against delisting the airline from the ASX following discussions with major shareholders. (AAP Image/Peter Rae) NO ARCHIVING

Melbourne passengers ‘self-quarantine’ as 10th case confirmed

Worried passengers who shared a Melbourne-bound flight with a man infected by the coronavirus have been told so almost a week after touching down at Tullamarine. It comes as yet another Victorian is diagnosed with the virus.

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