‘It’s tough’: Business group slams Dan
Victoria’s road map out of lockdown has been slammed as “a road to nowhere” as Melbourne retailers face another eight weeks behind closed doors.
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Premier reacts to PM’s ‘critical’ words
Daniel Andrews has revealed how he felt when he read a press release issued by Scott Morrison that some felt was “critical” of the premier.
Vic lockdown extended by two weeks
The curfew will be eased to 9pm, exercise increased to two hours and outdoor gatherings of two allowed from September 13.
Tough school news for years 3 to 10
Thousands of students in Melbourne might not return to the classroom in 2020 under Victoria’s roadmap out of COVID-19 lockdown.
Protesters ‘selfish’: Daniel Andrews
Hundreds of people in Victoria have been slapped with fines for disobeying the state’s tough lockdown restrictions with the premier blasting them as “selfish”.
‘Crushing news’ PM on lockdown
The extended lockdown in Victoria is “crushing news” for people in the state but it’s vital for the country to curb the coronavirus spread, according to Prime Minister.
Request for hotel guards came from the top
On the day hotel quarantine was announced, police chief Graham Ashton “made clear” he wanted private security guards, an inquiry has heard.
Ban on evictions, rent hikes extended
The ban on evictions and rent hikes in Victoria has been extended again, but many tenants are still struggling to get rent reduced.
‘It’s not an option’: Andrews fires up
Premier Daniel Andrews has fired up in response to a series of questions about when Victorian businesses can expect to reopen.
‘Cheap and safe’ answer to virus immunity
An everyday supplement could be the key to COVID-19 immunity and saving “thousands of lives”, a respected Melbourne medical institute claims.
Jim’s Mowing: ‘I’ll cop the fine and fight it’
Jim’s Mowing is vowing its contractors will work and fight fines, even if the Victorian Government moves to extend lockdown past September 13.
Concerning figure in ‘high-risk’ industry
When announcing 113 new infections overnight, Victorian health authorities revealed how many of those were frontline healthcare workers.
The issue keeping Vic in lockdown
There is a serious issue that is holding up plans to let Victorians emerge from harsh lockdown restrictions. And it’s all surrounding mystery infections.
Hotel guard sacked after hitting on guest
“Hey, would you consider having a coffee with me once this quarantine period is over?” was the sentence that got a quarantine guard sacked.
‘Sold out’: Fury over emergency extension
A Victorian MP has launched a scathing attack on his colleagues, claiming they have handed Premier Daniel Andrews “blank cheque” powers.
Plan to open state borders by Christmas
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has suggested a radical new plan that could see state borders opened in time for the Christmas holidays.
Doctors’ scathing letter to Dan Andrews
Thirteen top Victorian doctors have united to slam Dan Andrews’ lockdown strategy, saying it has “caused unprecedented negative outcomes”.
‘Need for certainty’: The way out of lockdown
A road map out of lockdown is closer, with meetings under way to outline how struggling Victorian businesses can prepare for the future.
Horror hotel cleaning bungle revealed
Officials have revealed shocking details surrounding cleaning processes at quarantine hotels in Victoria to an inquiry. And that’s not all.
‘Stupidity’: Jim’s Mowing to sue for millions
Jim’s Mowing is preparing a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against the Victorian Government as lockdown hits more than 600 contractors.
Magic number that will end lockdown
Victoria’s chief health officer has revealed a ballpark figure on where he expects virus cases to be by the end of the week.
‘Car crash’ Dan under fire over lockdown
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has unleashed on Daniel Andrews for refusing to provide a road map out of lockdown, which is wreaking economic havoc.
Teen behind anti-Andrews Facebook ads
Tens of thousands are following the exploits of a teen Donald Trump fanatic who is hell-bent on taking down Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews.
Guards ‘harassed’ female hotel staff
Damning evidence of guards “harassing” female staff has been heard at an inquiry into Melbourne’s disastrous hotel quarantine scheme.
How Melbourne will bounce back
A Melbourne recovery plan announced on Friday will have a “big focus” on three things in a bid to stop businesses going to the wall.
China urges PM to remove ‘hurdles’
China’s foreign minister has urged the PM to remove “hurdles” between the countries over plans to block foreign deals.
PM’s stark admission over Dan Andrews
Scott Morrison has addressed his relationship with Daniel Andrews saying they “certainly disagree” but also “understand each other”.
Premier’s fiery exchange with reporter
Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to answer a series of hard-hitting questions about the way out of lockdown for Victorians.
‘Hey hun’: Guard’s bold note to hotel guest
A security guard was removed from a Melbourne quarantine hotel after slipping an ‘inappropriate’ note under a guest’s door: inquiry.
‘No way’: MP shoots down Andrews’ plan
A Victorian politician has dismissed the Premier’s hopes of a 12-month state of emergency extension, claiming it’s “not acceptable” to MPs.
Premier defiant on 12-month restrictions
Daniel Andrews has fired back at his opponents, detailing how he will push ahead with his controversial state of emergency plan.
PM calls Andrews over ‘emergency’ worries
Scott Morrison has expressed his concerns over the phone to Daniel Andrews after he announced plans to extend Victoria’s state of emergency.
Victorians urged to act over lockdown
Victorians are being urged to try and claim cash compensation from the state government for the “unreasonable” lockdown.
Greens leader’s final message
Outgoing Greens leader Richard Di Natale has bid farewell to parliament and he’s used his final speech to point out Canberra’s failures.
Why Vic’s daily cases were below 100
The net daily increase of coronavirus cases in Victoria has dropped below triple digits for the first time in weeks as a fresh storm brews.
Farmers get border break
A “practical” approach to borders is needed with farmers unable to get permits to check stock in other states.
Vic restrictions may last ’12 more months’
Victoria’s virus rules, including wearing a face mask, could last another year, after the government revealed it’s extending its emergency powers.
MP’s swift response to 60 Minutes report
Liberal frontbencher Michael Sukkar has taken fast action to reject allegations of branch stacking aired on 60 Minutes last night
Victoria’s big call on virus numbers
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has promised coronavirus figures will keep dropping as the state records more than 200 new cases and 17 deaths.
Hotel night guard ‘worked at Coles in day’
A hotel quarantine guard was sent home from a 12-hour night shift because he was exhausted from working at Coles in the day, the inquiry heard.
Bloody sheets, used masks in hotel rooms
Pictures of blood on sheets and gloves left on the ground have been shared at the hotel quarantine inquiry after a guest found them in his room.
Reason Victoria’s lockdowns are failing
Dan Andrews locked his state down earlier and harder than the rest of Australia – but there’s one ‘perverse’ reason it’s not working.
‘We’ve seen human faeces in the streets’
Drug users in an inner-city suburb are accused of defecating in streets, leaving used syringes outside homes and gathering without masks.
‘Doesn’t stop’: Why Leigh was attacked
Leigh Sales last month revealed the abuse she receives for doing her job. She’s not the only female journalist in the firing line during COVID-19.
Source of Victoria’s outbreak confirmed
Victoria’s second wave took the country by surprise – now an expert has revealed that 99.9 per cent of the outbreak originated from one source.
COVID zoom tweet sparks anger
A Labor MP’s tweet about a Zoom meeting has sparked a war of words, with claims it was nothing more than a “social media brag”.
‘I don’t know her’: Blame game intensifies
The blame game over Victoria’s bungled hotel quarantine has intensified with Dan Andrews accusing the Defence Minister of “playing politics”.
MP refuses to throw colleague under bus
A Victorian minister confirmed his department played a role in the botched hotel quarantine program but baulked at who was responsible for infection control.
‘Simply wrong’: Andrews fires up
Victoria’s emergency management commissioner is backing Daniel Andrews in the latest twist on Victoria’s hotel quarantine saga.
Premier ‘lied’ to parliament inquiry
Political tensions are boiling over amid claims Premier Daniel Andrews “lied” to a parliament inquiry.
Health chief not consulted on hotel guards
Brett Sutton has revealed he was not asked whether security guards should be used to patrol hotels during the state’s failed quarantine program.
Bizarre hotel quarantine video
A leaked in-house video shows a government agency that helped set up Victoria’s bungled hotel quarantine program boasting of its success.
Letter exposes Vic outbreak bungle
A letter has exposed the fact that officials knew about a coronavirus outbreak at St Basil’s home but didn’t alert the health department.
MP tight-lipped over late-night tweets
Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has refused to elaborate on a series of apologetic tweets she posted over the weekend.
‘Risky’ problem for Andrews, Sutton
There’s a deep seated issue with Victoria’s most important relationship that is being overlooked. And it could take the state down a dangerous path.
Real villain in Victoria’s virus crisis
Premier Daniel Andrews is the increasingly exhausted face of Victoria’s virus crisis – but he’s not actually the one to blame for it.
Premier ‘will own’ hotel quarantine errors
Premier Daniel Andrews has been grilled with hard-hitting questions about Victoria’s bungled hotel quarantine system, admitting he will own any errors.
New Vic lockdowns to cost nation $9b
New harsh lockdowns announced in Victoria this week will cost the nation up to $9 billion, the Prime Minister has revealed.
Premier denies Sutton has resigned
Victoria’s chief health officer has been missing from the state’s press conferences for two days sparking rumours he had quit his post.
Hotel quarantine inquiry postponed
The much-anticipated inquiry into the Victorian Government’s bungled hotel quarantine program has been postponed.
‘Arrogant’: Mikakos’ move sparks fury
Victoria’s Health Minister refused to answer seven key questions in parliament, sparking outrage and calls for her to resign.
Victorian parliament cancelled over COVID
Victorian parliament has been cancelled as the state deals with the COVID-19 emergency, with health advice making the shutdown a necessity.
‘The hardest days’: new plea to Victorians
Dan Andrews has opened up and given a raw message about the difficulty of leading Victoria during this unprecedented time.
Photo exposes our biggest shame
A confronting picture taken this week typifies a problem that puts the whole nation to shame. Those on the inside say it’s “sad and shocking”.
PM and Andrews in text message debacle
A bitter blame game has erupted between the Federal and State governments over Victoria’s outbreak, with officials labelling it a “sh*tshow.”
Residents ‘dying from neglect, not virus’
An emotional relative has spoken of how his mother-in-law went 10 days without a shower and basic care inside a virus-stricken nursing home.
‘Ridiculous’ border change angers locals
Hundreds of border residents have been put out of work, forced to change doctors and generally left in limbo after restrictions were tightened.
Premier’s serve to checkpoint jumper
Daniel Andrews has issued a message to the conspiracy theorist who said she “regrets nothing” after she breached a COVID-19 police roadblock in Victoria.
Abattoir bungled outbreak, worker claims
A Melbourne abattoir is under fire over claims it waited a week to make testing mandatory after its first positive case of coronavirus was found.
‘Won’t’: Anti-maskers’ act of defiance
Crusaders against Melbourne’s new mandatory mask rules have made their displeasure known in a very public way.
Andrews under pressure as cases rise
Skyrocketing cases, a growing death toll and a collapse in voter support – Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is under huge pressure.
‘Every case’ could be linked to hotel bungle
A $3 million inquiry launched today will examine the possibility that every coronavirus case in Victoria is linked to the bungled hotel quarantine program.
‘Get a bit of perspective’: PM
Scott Morrison has asked Australians to “get a bit of perspective” when it comes to ongoing lockdowns, noting even in an outbreak, Australia is doing better than Florida.
‘Straightforward’ question Premier dodged
Premier Daniel Andrews refused to answer a “straightforward question” at this morning’s press conference twice. The answer is coming soon.
$534m boost for Victorian businesses
Struggling Victorian businesses entering a second round of lockdown restrictions have been given a $534 million boost by the State Government.
‘Serious failings’: Calls for towers inquiry
There are calls for an inquiry into the Victorian Government’s management of its hard lockdown in the Melbourne’s housing commission towers.
Health department’s bizarre tower tweets
The Victorian Department of Health has issued a bizarre set of tweets begging for help communicating with residents in locked-down public towers.
3000 tested in ‘prison-like detention’
Coronavirus testing for 3000 residents locked down in nine public housing towers has finally finished. So what will be the Government’s next move?
‘Resign’: Pressure mounts on Andrews
Daniel Andrews blamed the “complacency” of Melburnians for the second wave of COVID-19. Many say it’s his fault – and he should quit.
‘Worse than prison’: Inside tower ‘mayhem’
A resident inside one of the locked-down towers says conditions are “worse than prison”, and he can’t get medication for his sick mother.
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