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Laura is an award-winning senior journalist for Victoria’s community titles. Since 2011 she has worked for several publications across Melbourne in reporter, editor, sub-editor and digital roles.

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Laura Armitage

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Outer East

Royal Australian Air Force Medical Assistant, Leading Aircraftwoman Georgia Smith, from No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron takes a sample nose swab from a member of the public at the Melbourne Showgrounds. *** Local Caption *** Australian Defence Force (ADF) medical personnel are supporting the Victorian Governmentâs enhanced COVID-19 testing regime at multiple locations around Melbourne. The support is at the request of the Victorian Government, following a significant increase in Coronavirus cases in the city. The ADF though Op COVID-19 Assist is contributing to the whole-of-government response to the pandemic with a range of personnel and logistics support. Defence has prepared responses to a variety of contingencies through the Emergency Management Australia-led response.

Maroondah coronavirus cases increase

Despite new case numbers dropping throughout Victoria, more coronavirus cases have emerged in Maroondah overnight, with more than 40 active in the region.

Outer East

Police officers pull a car over for a licence and permit check in Melbourne on August 11, 2020, during a strict stage four lockdown of the city due to a COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. - Victoria state reported 19 deaths from coronavirus on August 11, making it the country's equal deadliest day of the pandemic despite a fall in new case numbers. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Man caught almost two hours away from home

A Mooroolbark man caught a long way outside the 5km COVID zone gave police an interesting excuse, which didn’t go over so well. Find infection numbers in your Yarra Ranges suburb.

South East

Woolworths Victorian Operations Manager Johnathon Gretch and Feed Appeal chief executive Katherine Gokavi-Whaley hope the 2020 Feed Appeal will help feed those most in need

Carlton Woolworths shoppers biggest donors to Feed Victoria Appeal

Victorians have dug deep, donating thousands of meals to help the most vulnerable people in our community during these tough times. And Carlton Woolworths shoppers have been the most generous.

Outer East

ESCAPE: MAY 8 2016 DEALS Relax in the Yarra Valley, VIC.A sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia. Picture: Supplied

Wedding venues suffer as Yarra Valley tourism decimated

Thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in revenue have been lost from businesses across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges as months of coronavirus restrictions bite.

Leader

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: People enjoy their 1 hour of exercise in Carlton Gardens on August 12, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 410 new coronavirus cases overnight, along with 21 COVID-19 deaths, the highest daily death toll since the pandemic began in Australia. Metropolitan Melbourne is under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, with people only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. The majority of retail businesses are also closed. Other Victorian regions are in stage 3 lockdown. The restrictions, which came into effect from 2 August, have been introduced by the Victorian government as health authorities work to reduce community COVID-19 transmissions across the state. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Largest infection spikes all in Melbourne’s south

Only 12 Victorian areas have more people battling coronavirus as hundreds recover, but the biggest jumps were recorded in four southern municipalities. See the latest numbers in your neck of the woods.

Outer East

Tesselaar Tulip Festival 357 Monbulk Rd Silvan. Sisters Holly 5 and Lexi 9 soaking up all the stunning tulips surrounding them. Picture Rebecca Michael.

Tulip festival cancelled due to COVID

One of Mt Dandenong’s biggest events, which brings more than 100,000 visitors to the area has been cancelled in another blow to the already struggling tourist region.

Outer East

Where you can walk in a 5km radius

Desperate to get out of the house but unsure of what is in a 5km radius and what can be done within an hour? Here are a number of parks you can access in Melbourne’s east.

Celebrity Life

An emotional Ellen DeGeneres. Picture: Instagram

Aussie radio host’s odd Ellen meeting

A radio host has addressed his infamous run-in with Ellen’s producers, saying he “didn’t bat an eyelid” when her reputation soured.

Outer East

Police and the army in Coldstream as part of the State-wide Operation Sentinel. Picture: Laura Armitage

Woman arrested at Yarra Valley COVID roadblock

A woman has been arrested at the Coldstream coronavirus roadblock. This comes as cases have surged across Yarra Ranges making it the worst in Melbourne’s east. Find your suburb here.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Adam Elliot of the Bulldogs is tackled during the round nine NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Canberra Raiders at ANZ Stadium on April 29, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Tigers have longest finals drought in the NRL. These six targets could help break the drought

Rugby league great Mark Geyer has called on the Tigers to go on a signing spree to end the longest finals drought in the NRL and revealed the six players he would approach first.

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