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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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NRL

Roosters Sonny Bill Williams during the 2014 Anzac Cup rugby league game between the St George Dragons and Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Pic Brett Costello

SBW breaks silence on NRL return

Sonny Bill Williams has broken his silence about his return to the NRL and the phone call from the Roosters that caught him off guard.

Outer East

A staff member sanitises her hands outside the Menarock Life aged care facility, where a cluster of some 28 new infections had been reported, in the Melbourne suburb of Essendon on July 14, 2020, as the city battles fresh outbreaks of the COVID-19 coronavirus. - Authorities on July 13 reported 177 new infections in and around Melbourne after the Australian city imposed a six-week lockdown on July 9, with surrounding Victoria state sealed off from the rest of the country in an effort to contain the virus. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Montrose nursing home linked with COVID case

Another nursing home in the Yarra Ranges has been locked down after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus. This comes as COVID numbers at a Kilsyth home have skyrocketed.

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Kirkbrae Presbytarian Homes is in lockdown after a cluster of coronavirus cases.

Aged care home evacuated as virus infections spike

Elderly residents at a Kilsyth nursing home are being immediately evacuated, with the provider saying it “deeply regrets” not being able to prevent the intrusion of coronavirus.

Outer East

A male sits in the front seat of an ambulance on the way to hospital after a fatal accident which claimed the life of a 16 year old male Picture : Steve Tyson Time : 2320 Location : 5 Caladenia Close, Elenora Heights Description : 1 x 16 year old male deceased at the scene of an MVA after a car carrying 6 teenagers crashed into a fence

Man crushed by tip truck in Yarra Ranges

A Yarra Ranges family has been left devastated after a man was crushed to death while repairing a truck.

Outer East

TOPSHOT - A health worker takes a nasal swab sample at a COVID-19 testing site at St. John's Well Child and Family Center, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, July 24, 2020, in Los Angeles, California. - The coronavirus pandemic hit grim new milestones July 23, with cases topping four million in the United States and three million in Europe as fresh spikes from Belgium to Tokyo to Melbourne forced new restrictions on citizens. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

Yarra Ranges school shut after COVID case

A Yarra Ranges school is the latest to be locked down after a positive coronavirus case. This comes as cases linked to a neighbouring nursing home continue to rise.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Darius Boyd of the Broncos and his team mates look dejected during the round 10 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Brisbane Broncos at Leichhardt Oval on July 17, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Slater calls out Broncos for breaking Boyd’s ‘football soul’ and pushes for No.1 return

Rugby league legend Billy Slater believes the Broncos have robbed Darius Boyd of his football soul and called for him to be reinstated as the Brisbane fullback.

Outer East

1000 Steps is supposed to be closed due to extreme weather tomorrow. People are always found inside the park despite it being closed. L- R Senior Leading Constable Michael Dobson andConstable Toby Leadly.Picture: Stuart Milligan

Ferntree Gully pair arrested for not wearing masks

A Ferntree Gully man and woman have been arrested at the 1000 Steps as part of the state’s crackdown on coronavirus restrictions. This comes as cases in Knox and Yarra Ranges rise again.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos JULY 24, 2020 : People abiding by the rules of mandatory mask wearing throughout Melbourne due to a second wave of coronavirus. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

How virus is spreading more evenly through Melbourne

Just two Victorian areas have fewer active cases as the virus continues to penetrate into Melbourne’s suburbs more evenly — and they are both within the metro lockdown zone. See the numbers in your municipality.

Outer East

Royal Melbourne Hospital COVID-19 wards, ICU and Emergency wards readiness. Infectious Disease Ward RN Rosie Dickison puts on her PPE clothing before going into the sealed off room to attend to a COVID-19 patient that has just arrived. Picture: David Caird

ICU wards in east expanding to care for COVID patients

A trio of public hospitals in Melbourne east are readying their intensive care units in preparation for a possible influx of coronavirus patients.

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Istock Jane Barry col caesarian birth, bonding mother and chilc

Melbourne maternity wards’ pandemic partner rules

Giving birth is a stressful time, let alone during a pandemic — and there’s plenty of speculation on whether your partner is allowed in the birthing suite. Here’s what you’re allowed to do according to Victoria’s chief health officer.

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