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Matt JohnstonMajor Projects Editor

Matt Johnston is major projects editor at the Herald Sun. He is a former state political editor who has covered local, state and federal politics since 2008. He is a three-time Quill award winner and a Walkley Awards finalist.

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The West Gate Bridge, viewed from Beaconsfield Parade Middle Park. After 50 years in operation it is believed to be sinking into the silt of the Yarra River. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

West Gate set for hour-long Boxing Day delays

The West Gate Bridge will be brought to near-standstill from Boxing Day with three of five outbound lanes closed and hour-long delays expected.

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A man walks past the Stamford Plaza Hotel, used as an isolation hotel from returned travellers from overseas as part of measures against the COVID-19 coronavirus, in Melbourne on July 22, 2020. - An inquiry into how the virus spread in Melbourne heard this week that many cases were likely linked to infection control breaches at hotels used to quarantine residents returning from overseas, with Australia reporting 501 new cases on July 22. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

How hotel quarantine disaster unfolded

With such poor foundations, the hotel quarantine scheme was destined to fail — but now we can pinpoint when the cracks started to show.

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Mikakos unleashes on Dan, slams ‘failed’ Coate inquiry

Former health minister Jenny Mikakos has savaged Dan Andrews, saying Victorians deserved the truth rather than “another masterclass in political deflection”.

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WODONGA, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - Herald Sun - DECEMBER 19th, 2020:Police patrolling near the NSW Victoria border near Wodonga checking for border passes.BYLINE - Simon Dallinger

Victoria to step up border watch ahead of mass NSW exodus

Victoria’s response to a coronavirus outbreak in Sydney’s Northern Beaches is evolving by the hour with nearly 90,000 people expected to cross the border.

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Tyler Szostak 16yrs arrives from Sydney to see his mother Kim Von Ivan and sister Scarlett 8yrs whom he hasnÃt seen since January.Sydneysiders now need permits when travelling after a coronavirus cluster from the Northern Beaches is expected to increase possibly spreading throughout Australia. Picture : Ian Currie

Christmas may be our biggest coronavirus test yet

In a year filled with lockdowns and separation, Christmas is a bright light Victorians have earned — but Sydney’s worsening coronavirus outbreak risks destroying it.

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Travellers from Sydney have their permits checked in the Qantas terminal at Melbourne Airport.A coronavirus cluster from SydneyÃs Northern Beaches is expected to increase possibly spreading throughout Australia. Picture : Ian Currie

Total border closure considered to avoid third wave

Victoria’s border with NSW could be closed within 48 hours if the coronavirus outbreak in Sydney worsens.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA-NCA NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 11 2020.Prime Minister Scott Morrison with state and territory premiers for National Cabinet during a press conference in Parliament House Canberra. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Premier dragged into slug saga court case

A food business claiming it was wrongly shut down and a slug was planted on its factory floor has widened its lawsuit, with the premier now in its sights.

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