The events cancelled, postponed so far
The coronavirus crisis is affecting dozens of upcoming events in Melbourne and around Victoria. Here’s what’s cancelled, postponed and still going ahead.
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Victorian landmarks locked down amid coronavirus
The NGV and State Library are among the attractions that will be temporarily closed in an unprecedented response to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Meanwhile, the PM is urging Australians to stay 1.5 metres apart if they are unwell.
How this family got retribution for ‘offensive’ Airbnb guests
They threw cigarettes and vomited over the balcony onto another property, but this Melbourne apartment owner is having the last laugh about his neighbour’s rowdy Airbnb guests.
Stern warning sent to travellers smuggling cigarettes
Border Force officers have warned smuggling is smuggling, whether you’re an individual or part of a syndicate, bringing illegal cigarettes into Melbourne is a crime and they’re cracking down.
Inside Melbourne scientists’ bid to solve concussion mystery
CTE’s devastating, post-concussion effects are only compounded by the fact it’s still impossible to diagnose before death. Now, Melbourne scientists may have cracked its code, but there’s still one thing stopping them from testing the theory.
Geelong Grammar closes over coronavirus pandemic
Geelong Grammar School has announced it will “bring Term 1 to an early close” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Scramble to find passengers as new virus cases confirmed
Victorian health authorities are scrambling to contact passengers on two separate US flights that landed in Melbourne in the past nine days, after two travellers were among the state’s three new confirmed coronavirus cases revealed this morning.
The headache dangerous dogs are creating for ratepayers
Dog attacks are soaring in Melbourne’s suburbs and while councils are doing their best to seize dangerous dogs, the crackdown is having some serious repercussions that may end up hurting ratepayers.
How oil tanker came close to causing disaster
A near-miss involving an oil and chemical tanker in Melbourne’s Maribyrnong River this month is now under investigation by the state government. Experts say it came close to being an economic and environmental disaster.
Melbourne campuses report alarming numbers on sex abuse
More than 250 cases of sexual assault and harassment were reported across six Victorian campuses since a damning report three years ago, with one university refusing to release its figures.
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