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Coronavirus pandemic
Five guests in your home: Victorian restrictions tightened
Premier Daniel Andrews said from Sunday, the number of visitors allowed to visit Victorians in their homes will drop from ten to five.
- by Melissa Cunningham and David Estcourt
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Coronavirus pandemic
Watch now: Premier Daniel Andrews and Health Minister Jenny Mikakos is addressing the media
A significant spike in coronavirus cases overnight has cast doubt on the state government’s move to ease restrictions. Daniel Andrews and Jenny Mikakos are addressing the media now.
Power vacuum: Can the Labor Party really clean up its factional mess?
Daniel Andrews is emerging as a massive winner from the fall of Adem Somyurek. But for his party the landscape ahead is much less certain.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Victoria Police
'Clarity of purpose': How child abuse investigators cope with their job
What is uncovered investigating child abuse material can't be unseen: “It's stuff that you didn't think was ever possible — that people could sink to that level of depravity.”
- by Chris Vedelago
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When pools closed, Mary Draper, 75, turned to the open water
She might be 75 but the Fitzroy Pool regular hasn't let pandemic stop her doing laps. Swimming, she says, is 'a good thing to do that's really kept me going'.
- by Rachel Eddie
Facebook, Twitter delete Trump's 'racist baby' meme posts
Facebook and Twitter have removed a video that was altered to appear as if it had aired on CNN.
- by Todd Spangler
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AFL 2020
AFL 2020 updates: North Melbourne Kangaroos v Sydney Swans
It's going to be a big day in footy. Join us for live coverage of Saturday's round 3 action.
- by Ronny Lerner
About 300 people to take part in climate rally
About 300 people are expected to take part in a "socially distanced" climate change rally in Melbourne today.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Woman charged with murder over man's death
A woman has faced court charged with murder, after the discovery of human remains in a Melbourne paddock, believed to be missing man Zane Meyer.
- by Simone Fox Koob and AAP
In Other News
AFL
Analysis
Why can't Crows shake off the 'C' word?
Adelaide are still haunted by the ill-advised training camp after their 2017 grand final capitulation.
- by Caroline Wilson
Tensions boil over again as Bulldogs turn the tables on Giants
Wild brawls erupted either side of Tom Liberatore's goal after the three-quarter-time siren, involving almost all 44 players.
- by Andrew Wu
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Crime
Trafficking and production of child abuse content exploded in Victoria under lockdown
Figures from Victoria Police show the number of child abuse images and videos being traded online in Victoria has more than doubled in the last year.
- by Chris Vedelago
'Need to keep our guard up': Spike in virus cases has experts concerned
Australia has suffered a significant reversal in containing the coronavirus as the number of active cases rises to 412 nationwide after months of steady declines.
- by David Crowe
Hundreds gather to remember 'brightest of lights' Solomone Taufeulungaki
Hundreds of mourners from Melbourne's Polynesian community have gathered at the site of Solomone Taufeulungaki's death to remember their son, brother and friend.
- by Rachael Dexter and Simone Fox Koob
'A disaster waiting to happen': Indian community leader says branch stacking damages politics
"The moment you start doing anything along ethnic or religious lines, you are asking for a disaster waiting to happen," Australia India Society of Victoria president Karan Gandhok said.
- by Bianca Hall
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Crime
Doctor charged with raping former patient at The Espy in St Kilda
A Melbourne doctor has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of a former patient inside a toilet cubicle.
- by Cameron Houston
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Tony Shepherd: 'Sport is a religion. It gives us meaning'
- by Benjamin Law
Indiana Bones, the Melbourne archaeology students and the fossil 'jigsaw puzzle' that wowed the world
After painstakingly gluing together more than 100 fossil fragments, Angeline Leece and Jesse Martin stood back and gazed in awe. What they saw would rewrite humanity's family tree.
- by Jane Cadzow
Intensive carers: The health workers behind Australia's COVID-19 success story
From doctors and nurses to cleaners and pharmacists, hospital staff are the true heroes in Australia's successful response to the coronavirus pandemic. Those on the frontline at St Vincent's, Sydney, tell their stories.
- by Tim Elliott
Politics
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University
Uni fee overhaul won't change demand or affordability: HECS architect
The man who designed the HECS loan system says it shields students from price signals, so the government's changes won't have the desired effect.
- by Fergus Hunter
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Minimum wage
Minimum wage rise sees industry call for IR changes to be extended
- by Nick Bonyhady and Jennifer Duke
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Coronavirus pandemic
End of state stimulus could deliver new hit to economic recovery
- by Shane Wright
Business
Personal touch the secret to Square Peg's success
Paul Bassat now has the keys to the biggest venture capital fund in Australia, with investors and startups taking a shine to Square Peg and its founder.
- by Cara Waters
Rocked to the core: Mining giants confront an ancient, incalculable risk
- by Nick Toscano and Charlotte Grieve
World
Police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired
One of three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in the US will be fired, Louisville's mayor says.
Opinion
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Property bydomain
Unlivable Melbourne unit sells for nearly $70,000 above reserve
Ripped up carpets, cracked and dirty walls, and a DIY air conditioning installation weren’t enough to keep keen buyers at bay this morning in Prahran.
- by Jim Malo
Interest from Chinese investors has declined and may not rebound
Low levels of Chinese investment will mean fewer apartment developments and may also put downward pressure on property prices.
- by Trent Wiltshire and Henry Yu
Life & Culture
Dunny roll skits, Beyonce moves and radio: lunch with Sammy J
A self-confessed nerd with a background in live performance makes Sammy J a logical fit for radio.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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Sport
'Do it in the right way': Giants crossed the line with aggression, says Cameron
The turbo-charged Giants bullied the Dogs last year but this time their attack at the man backfired.
- by Andrew Wu
LIVE
AFL 2020
AFL 2020 live updates: North Melbourne v Sydney
Live coverage of Saturday's round three action.
- by Ronny Lerner
Anatomy of a fall: Inside the demise of Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts
The CEO was left blindsided on Monday when he learnt the sport's board was moving against him, but it had been in the works for many weeks.
- by Chris Barrett
Young Saint headed into territory where Riewoldts, Browns roamed
Smooth-moving Hunter Clark made an impact long before joining the AFL.
- by Sam McClure
Tensions boil over again as Bulldogs turn the tables on Giants
Wild brawls erupted either side of Tom Liberatore's goal after the three-quarter-time siren, involving almost all 44 players.
- by Andrew Wu
PFA welcomes Fox deal, onus on clubs, FFA to boost A-League
The players' union has welcomed the Fox Sports deal which will see the A-League broadcast until July 2021, but says the onus is now to improve the league.
- by Michael Lynch
Analysis
AFL 2020
The Crows just can't shake off the 'C' word
Adelaide are still haunted by the ill-advised training camp after their 2017 grand final capitulation.
- by Caroline Wilson
Have Your Say
Blueprint: The five-point plan cricket's new chief must address
What the incoming Cricket Australia chief needs to address.
