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'Absolutely at risk of a second peak': Monday’s easing of restrictions postponed after alarming virus spike
Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged locking down entire suburbs, while announcing changes to household and outside gatherings.
- by Melissa Cunningham
Two aged care homes in lockdown as dozens of new cases put Victorians on high alert
Elite private college Camberwell Grammar School is also contacting parents of pupils who may have come into contact with a year 7 student who tested positive for coronavirus and attended school while infectious.
- by David Estcourt
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Crime
Former Australian Idol winner launches legal action over alleged abuse
Her music career took off after winning Australian Idol in 2007, and was recently on The Voice. Natalie Gauci is now using her time in the public eye to speak about her alleged sexual abuse at the hands of someone she trusted.
- by Simone Fox Koob
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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Blues hang on in thriller as Cats comeback falls short
Carlton have shocked Geelong with an upset victory at GMHBA Stadium to record their first win at the venue since 1996, handing the Cats just their fifth loss in their past 35 starts on their home deck.
- by Peter Ryan
Mayors warn against lockdowns for entire local government areas
Local mayors are instead urging the Andrews government to consider targeting increased restrictions at specific COVID-19 outbreak locations
- by Timna Jacks
From bulbs to free parking: How the states have dealt with COVID-19
What do you do with a million flower bulbs in a time of coronavirus? States and territories are coming up with different ways to deal with the virus recession.
- by Shane Wright
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AFL to investigate if Bombers star Conor McKenna broke COVID-19 protocols
The AFL is set to probe whether Conor McKenna breached the league's strict protocols for COVID-19 following his positive test to the virus.
- by Jake Niall, Sam McClure and Jon Pierik
Breaking the habit: why this believer left the Sisters of Mercy after 25 years
Rebecca McCabe and Rosemary Crumlin were nuns in the same order, then Rebecca ran out of energy trying to belong.
- by Konrad Marshall
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Essendon uncertain what lies ahead as a result of McKenna testing positive to COVID-19
- by Peter Ryan and Sam McClure
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As it happened: Carlton Blues, Brisbane Lions, Collingwood Magpies and Sydney Swans victorious
Carlton, the Brisbane Lions, Collingwood and Sydney finished a Saturday full of incredible AFL action in the winners' circle.
- by Ronny Lerner
Solo mission a 'badge of honour' for Grundy: Buckley
Nathan Buckley had nothing but praise for his frontline ruckman on a night he took on two specialist opponents and still won.
- by Jon Pierik
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"Exactly what politics in Australia needs': Lidia Thorpe to be next Greens senator for Victoria
Members pre-selected Ms Thorpe with what the party says was a historic 65 per cent voter turnout.
- by Timna Jacks
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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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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 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
Bulletproof buy now, pay later outfits a hit with investors
The buy now, pay later phenomenon is, for the time being, proving to be more than a match for the biggest economic shock since the Great Depression.
- by Colin Kruger
Rocked to the core: Mining giants confront an ancient, incalculable risk
- by Nick Toscano and Charlotte Grieve
World
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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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
Decrepit Sydney terrace soars above reserve, sells at auction for $4.6m+
This could be one of the ultimate 'renovator's delights', complete with rotting floorboards. But it could double its purchase price once the new owners are done.
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Why feminism's place is (finally) on the screen
Having long neglected the rich topic of women's fight for equality, cinema and television are now riding the #MeToo wave.
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AFL to investigate whether McKenna breached COVID-19 protocols
The AFL is set to probe whether Essendon's Conor McKenna has breached the league's strict protocols for COVID-19 following his positive test to the virus.
- by Jake Niall, Sam McClure and Jon Pierik
Blues hang on in thriller as Cats comeback falls short
Carlton have shocked Geelong with an upset victory at GMHBA Stadium to record their first win at the venue since 1996, handing the Cats just their fifth loss in their past 35 starts on their home deck.
- by Peter Ryan
Magpies make a statement as Saints fail their test
Collingwood managed only five goals last week but didn't have any issues against St Kilda with a strong win at the MCG on Saturday.
- by Jon Pierik
Essendon uncertain what lies ahead as a result of McKenna testing positive to COVID-19
Essendon are reeling from the news that defender Conor McKenna has tested positive to COVID-19 and are awaiting direction from the AFL and health officials.
- by Peter Ryan and Sam McClure
Analysis
Essendon
High noon call brings news AFL has been dreading
Around midday, Gillon McLachlan received a call from his head legal counsel Andrew Dillon with the news that he and the AFL had been braced for throughout this vexed AFL season.
- by Jake Niall
Sydney outmuscle North Melbourne
It's not the type of game that fans will be scurrying to buy a copy of, but Sydney are used to that.
- by Sam McClure
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IPL
Tale of the tape: Starc turns to video in bid to claim $1.5m payout
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has provided new evidence as part of his court claim against insurers to be awarded a payout for his lost IPL contract.
- by Jon Pierik
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Blueprint: The five-point plan cricket's new chief must address
What the incoming Cricket Australia chief needs to address.
