Fears Christmas will be cancelled for Melbourne retailers
Melbourne retailers claim they’ve been shut-out of conversations with the state government about when and how they could stage a safe and successful reopening, leaving them fearing the worst.
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Burning debate on holiday homes
In a move regional residents fear will be taken advantage of and used to justify sneaky stays, Melbourne holiday home owners will soon be able to able to visit their second properties to prepare them for summer.
Tradies hammer home call to finish stalled renos
Frustrating rules are stopping tradies from completing half-finished renovations and doing contactless jobs. Now powerful industry figureheads are demanding they be allowed to get back to work.
Kids prescribed antidepressants to cope with pandemic
Children as young as 12 are being prescribed antidepressants to deal with the stress of Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdown, with some reporting they were scared to return to the classroom or socialise.
The best news pictures of the past 30 years
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The ‘wicked decision’ Victoria has to make
The state may have to live with inevitable coronavirus outbreaks, with Victoria set to make “a wicked decision” in the next week. Top epidemiologist Tony Blakely says the mental health and economic harms caused by stage four restrictions must be balanced against the risk of future coronavirus waves.
Suicides spike as fears grow for mental health
A shocking rise in the number of Victorian males taking their own lives during the COVID pandemic has been revealed, and one Melbourne doctor fears it could be “just the tip of the iceberg”.
Violent scuffle at St Kilda as council threatens to close beaches
Dramatic footage of a man in a violent scuffle with four police officers while resisting arrest at St Kilda has emerged, with the area’s Mayor vowing similar behaviour could lead to beaches being shut. It comes as the Premier assured Victorians patrols will be ramped up to ensure all restrictions are being followed as the temperature soars.
The sad reason beauty queen was an outcast
Autistic Miss World Victoria contestant Laura Younger has spoken out about her lifelong struggle to fit in or find a friend, which ultimately led to a suicide attempt, and has called for more understanding of those living with autism.
The plan to rebuild Victoria after coronavirus
Tourism, big building projects, farmers and support small business will be the key to kickstarting Victoria’s economy after the hit of coronavirus. Experts have mapped out how we can claw our way back.
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