Sutton denies ‘slug gate’ wrongdoing
Victoria’s chief health officer has stood by his decision to close a suburban catering business, despite allegations he ‘misled’ a parliamentary probe into it.
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‘Shadow pandemic’ plaguing state
The number of children presenting to a Victorian hospital with severe mental health difficulties has been labelled a ‘shadow pandemic’.
Victoria bans vile hate symbol
Victoria will become the first Australian state to ban the swastika in response to a worrying rise of neo-Nazi activity.
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Slug Gate: fired-up Cook fronts inquiry
A parliamentary inquiry into a saga dubbed Slug Gate has heard claims of council bullying and doctored photographs.
‘Fantasy’: Dan blasts farm work plan
Daniel Andrews has savaged a ‘fantasy’ plan to bring more farm workers into Australia.
Dan makes bold vaccine promise
Daniel Andrews has made a bold Covid vaccine pledge as the Delta outbreak quickly spreads across his state.
Infant hospitalised with Covid-19
An infant is now one of dozens of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 in Victoria as case numbers continue to rise.
‘Disgusting’: Dan blasts anti-lockdown rally
Daniel Andrews has blasted the ‘shameful’ behaviour of protestors at a violent anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne.
Victoria’s new lockdown rules explained
Strict stay-at-home orders will be enforced across regional Victoria from today as authorities attempt to run down a growing outbreak in the state’s north.
Drastic rego plan could drive up fees
Completely overhauling Victoria’s car registration system has been proposed, but one very important person is not impressed.
Engaged couple punished for party
The family behind an illegal engagement party that took place in Caulfield North last week have been fined thousands of dollars.
Qantas hits back at Dan Andrews
Qantas has hit back at some snarky remarks made by Dan Andrews when he came out and publicly criticised Australian airlines.
Big change to vaccines for over-18s
Victoria has introduced a major change to how over 18s can get vaccines as it pushes for younger people to take up jabs.
Cash payments for struggling group
One group of Melbourne business owners hardest hit by lockdown restrictions are being offered thousands of dollars.
Cherry blossom festival coming to Victoria
Fire up Instagram because the Yarra Valley’s upcoming Cherry Hill Blossom Festival is just weeks away and promises to be a visual delight.
Victoria strengthens Delta barrier
Dan Andrews has brought in a strict new permit for some residents as he fights to keep NSW infections out of Victoria.
Tributes for tradie killed at work
A young tradie killed in a fatal fall on a construction site has been identified.
Dan’s admission about outbreak
Premier Daniel Andrews admitted one thing when asked for an update about how the current outbreak started.
People flouting mask rules in Victoria
Residents in Victoria are being warned about becoming complacent with Covid restrictions after people were spotted not wearing masks.
Region struck by ‘incomprehensible’ disaster
On New Year’s Eve 2019, the Upper Murray region was covered by smoke and surrounded by fire – a horror moment that’s still difficult for locals to comprehend.
Where you can go on a $75 airfare
The push to try to get travellers back in the air is ramping up again, with Virgin drastically slashing prices for one Australian destination.
‘Sold out’: Free vouchers gone within minutes
Victorians hoping to score a free travel voucher have expressed their frustration after the latest allocation was exhausted in just three minutes.
‘15 years of work gone in 10 minutes’
When a firestorm struck two Victorian towns in the summer of 2019-20, residents saw years of hard work go up in flames in just minutes.
Horror moment town had been waiting for
On New Year’s Eve 2019, one Gippsland town watched in disbelief as a devastating bushfire they’d “all been expecting” closed in.
Why now is a good time to visit Melbourne
Melbourne has got a lot of bad press lately but this city full of food and culture still has some surprises up its sleeve.
Lifeline for struggling Melbourne businesses
Melbourne tourism businesses and attractions have been handed a lifeline after crippling lockdowns with $200 travel vouchers for city travel to be released.
State to ease border with Victoria
One state will relax its border restrictions with Victoria as of 12.01am on Saturday. But still not everyone can get in.
Fly Melbourne to Sydney for $29
Airline fares between Australia’s two biggest cities have been drastically slashed, with customers set to reap the rewards of prices under $50.
New date for Melbourne’s Grand Prix
The international motorsport event has been rescheduled to later this year given the usual March opening was unrealistic amid the pandemic.
Holiday gridlock after West Gate smash
The horror week on Melbourne’s freeways for holiday-makers has continued with a six car crash shutting the West Gate Freeway outbound.
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