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Shannon DeeryState Politics Editor

Shannon Deery is the Herald Sun’s state political editor. He joined the paper in 2007 and covered courts and crime before joining the politics team in 2020.

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Townsville court generic arrest magistrates court

How violent crims could get greater chance of freedom

An expanded court scheme could soon increase the chances of bail for some of Victoria’s most violent accused criminals awaiting trial for serious offending.

Victoria

MALLACOOTA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: Kids enjoy outdoors on New Year's Eve at a skate park on December 31, 2020 in Mallacoota, Australia. New Year's Eve marks one year since bushfires swept through the township in regional Victoria, forcing residents and holidaymakers to shelter on the beach as they waited to be evacuated by Navy ships. (Photo by Diego Fedele/Getty Images)

Mallacoota skate park gets a boost in wake of bushfires

Locals in bushfire-ravaged Mallacoota have been given a $600,000 cash injection for the town’s skate park.

ExclusiveVictoria

John Williams, 71, and his wife Kath Williams, 75 have owned Helloworld Travel for 28 years and have said without further support from the government the industry will collapse. Picture: Jason Edwards

Thousands of small businesses cry out for rescue

Pressure is mounting on the government to step in as thousands of Victorian small businesses face the prospect of going under.

Victoria

German driver Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari crosses the finish line to win the Formula 1 2018 Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne, Sunday, March 25, 2018. (AAP Image/Dave Acree) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Rumoured new date for Aus Grand Prix

The Australian Grand Prix is set to be postponed, with officials expecting more details on the F1 season-opener within days.

UpdatedNews

People arrive at Melbourne Airport from their Brisbane flights where a COVID lockdown has begun.A man in PPE is seen in the baggage area. Friday January 8, 2021. Picture: David Crosling

What Brisbane’s lockdown means for Victorians

Relieved Victorians have landed at Melbourne Airport but those who have been in parts of greater Brisbane have been told to get tested and isolate at home until Monday.

Coronavirus

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 08, 2020 - A Qantas plane on the tarmac at Sydney Airport on Thursday October 08, 2020.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

New rules for travellers flying to Australia

New rules for international travellers flying into Australia have been revealed, amid a push to keep out the UK’s mutant virus strain.

Coronavirus

The Bunnings in Robina has sold for $28.05 million to a private investor from Melbourne.Photograph : Jason O'Brien

Companies under scrutiny over possible COVID breaches

Dozens of companies in Victoria are being probed and could face prosecution over potential COVID-19 safety breaches.

UpdatedNews

2020 Boxing Day Test Australia vs India MCG Day 1. Social distancing of the crowd in the stands. Picture: David Caird

First mystery case in months sparks mad scramble

Fears are growing that a man may have contracted coronavirus at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test or at Chadstone shopping centre, prompting Myer to close its doors.

News

Daniel Ricciardo of Australia reacts after the first practice session during the Formula 1 2019 Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Friday, March 15, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

F1 postponement speculation mounts

Hope this year’s Australian Grand Prix will go ahead as planned is fading amid mounting speculation the event will be postponed.

UpdatedNews

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: A general view of aircraft at Heathrow Airport on October 11, 2016 in London, England. The UK government has said it will announce a decision on airport expansion soon. Proposals include either a third runway at Heathrow, an extension of a runway at the airport or a new runway at Gatwick Airport. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Victoria open to closing door on UK travellers

Halting international flights is among options being considered to halt the UK’s mutant COVID-19 strain devastating Australia.

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