Victorian protestors ‘give Dan the boot’
Fed up Victorians have taken to social media to launch their latest anti-Daniel Andrews campaign, posting pictures showing them ‘giving Dan the boot’.
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Why Dan Andrews is ‘punishing’ Victorians
Victorians have been subjected to some of the harshest coronavirus restrictions in the world – punishment doled out in service of a fatally flawed mission.
‘Complain to your MPs’ hotel guests told
Returned travellers detained inside Victoria’s hotel quarantine program were told to complain about the bungled scheme to their local MPs.
Andrews responds to ‘captain’s calls’
Daniel Andrews has responded to claims he’s making “captain’s calls” over Victoria’s harsh lockdown as he distanced himself from a key official.
Kmart boss in swipe at Andrews
The boss of retail giants Kmart and Target has delivered a swipe at Victorian Premier Dan Andrews, after he was taken by “complete surprise”.
’Boot Dan out’: Victoria’s doorstep protest
After mass arrests at an anti-lockdown protest at the weekend, a political group has come up with a new way to protest against Daniel Andrews.
‘Blown out of proportion’: Labor MP hits back
A Labor MP has revealed why she doesn’t think it’s a big deal that Brett Sutton said he wasn’t behind the decision to introduce curfew.
‘Disturbing’ find in city’s sewer water
Victoria is using every method it can to try to stay one step ahead of the coronavirus, after “disturbing reports” out of Melbourne.
‘I don’t accept that’: Andrews in fiery exchange
Victoria will examine NSW’s virus response, but the Premier has had a heated exchange about why it’s taken until the end of a deadly second virus wave to do it.
Shorten‘s swipe at PM over Vic comments
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has slammed the Prime Minister as acting like the “commentator-in-chief” over Victoria’s roadmap out of lockdown.
Melbourne Mayor continues lockdown rant
Melbourne’s lord mayor has made an impassioned plea to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and spoken out against his planned road map.
Why thousands of gym owners were left ‘devastated’
An Australian fitness body has penned a scathing letter to Victoria’s chief health officer Brett Sutton, saying “thousands” of gym owners were “devastated” by his words at a press conference.
ScoMo’s dig at Andrews’ virus road map
Scott Morrison has poked holes in Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ path out of lockdown, with the PM suggesting the thresholds set are unrealistic.
Hairdresser: ‘Had to close all my bookings’
A Melbourne hairdresser says she has lost faith in the Victorian government and cancelled all bookings after the state’s roadmap was revealed.
‘Not realistic’: Victoria’s exit plan panned
Victoria’s plan to ease restrictions only as numbers drop below certain levels has been lambasted and all you have to do is look to Sydney to see why.
Jim’s furious letter: ‘Blood on your hands’
Jim’s Mowing has written a scathing letter to Daniel Andrews, saying the extension of the lockdown had filled his workers with “despair”.
Why shopping is still a long way off
Victoria’s chief health officer has explained why he’s standing firm on keeping Melbourne’s shopping precincts shut for a long time.
‘Woeful’: Why Vic won’t escape lockdown
A leading disease expert has slammed Victoria’s road map out of lockdown, saying the guidelines can’t be achieved – for one reason in particular.
‘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.
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.
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