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'Critical moment' for Victoria with 19 new cases, state considers enforced mask wearing
Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos, Police Minister Lisa Neville and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton are giving an update on coronavirus.
- by Roy Ward
Hundreds of priests receive JobKeeper payment as church income flatlines
The Catholic, Anglican and Uniting churches, and the Great Synagogue in Sydney, have confirmed hundreds of religious ministers are on the scheme.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Fears of second wave grow, with police set to crack down on coronavirus lawbreakers
Police will increase their enforcement of restrictions, state of emergency orders have been extended for another month, and holidaymakers are warned against congregating in large groups as fears of a second wave continue to grow.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Rachael Dexter
COVID testing a 'double-edged sword', Donald Trump tells rally
The Trump campaign said 'quarantine procedures' were immediately initiated and no staff member who tested positive would attend the event.
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'Heart-achingly painful': Allan waited for 100 days before being granted permit to die
Allan Cornell spent his final days gasping for air telling his family he felt like he was choking to death.
- by Melissa Cunningham
'Back at square one': VCE students weigh up careers amid university fee changes
While some students will benefit from federal government changes to university fees, others are now weighing up their futures.
- by Zach Hope
Australian makes Kurt Cobain guitar the world's most expensive
The 1959 Martin D-18E that Cobain played in the band's acoustic show and live album was sold to Australian Peter Freedman, owner of Rode Microphones.
Governments outsourcing care to keep patients out of emergency rooms
A private company the operates a tele-health app that diverts patients from emergency rooms must be properly evaluated, experts warn.
- by Dana McCauley
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Workplace safety
Human Rights Commission to intervene in Airservices 'Mr Mintie' case
Commission has been granted leave to intervene in a sexual harassment case involving a former air traffic control trainee and Airservices Australia.
- by Richard Baker
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AFL
We have a problem, that is clear: Cats coach Chris Scott
Geelong have begun some serious soul searching to find out what lay behind another inexplicable performance after their shock two-point loss to Carlton at GMHBA Stadium.
- by Peter Ryan
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
Local
'Pretty toxic': Melbourne's bayside is bitterly divided over its heritage homes
The debate over property owners' rights and the preservation of heritage buildings has bubbled into resentment.
- by Jewel Topsfield
Gangs involved in Solomone's death identified, call for witnesses to 'do right thing'
Police are circling in on members of a gang responsible for the stabbing death of 15-year-old Solomone Taufeulungaki, asking for witnesses who saw or filmed the fight to come forward and 'do the right thing'.
- by Rachael Dexter
Skiers warned to 'be patient, plan ahead' as snow season opens
There's not much snow yet, but ski resorts are preparing for a season like no other.
- by Josh Dye
Two aged care homes in lockdown as dozens of new cases put Victorians on alert
Elite private college Camberwell Grammar School is also contacting parents after student tests postive.
- by David Estcourt
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
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'The emphasis on celebrity is grotesque': Chrissie Hynde, rock goddess
She may be approaching 70, but Chrissie Hynde will not let age – or a pandemic – slow her down.
- by Jane Rocca
Politics
'We can't cancel everyone': The cultural phenomenon at a crossroads
Cancel culture is having a renaissance, but even its proponents are questioning its utility and limitations.
- by Michael Koziol
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Branch-stacking scandals allow taxpayers a good look at the faceless men
- by Jacqueline Maley
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Uni fee overhaul won't change demand or affordability: HECS architect
- by Fergus Hunter
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
Three people killed, three injured in mass stabbing in Britain
Three people are feared dead and two others critically wounded in a mass stabbing in Britain.
- by Bevan Shields
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How these photos prove the case against demolition in Melbourne
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- by Jenny Brown
'A space to escape': What is a healing garden?
Plants can be therapeutic, and a new garden planned for a major art museum is set to offer a message of hope in troubled times. Here's how it works.
- by Mary O'Brien
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- by Trent Wiltshire and Henry Yu
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Bombers could play on if only small group of players quarantined
If DHHS decides only Conor McKenna's small training group needs to be quarantined, the AFL would expect the Bombers to field a team without them.
- by Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny
Carlton unsure about next week as Betts lifts Blues
Carlton were uncertain as to whether they will play Essendon next weekend as they celebrated an upset victory over Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
- by Peter Ryan
We have a problem, that is clear: Cats coach Chris Scott
Geelong have begun to do some serious soul searching to find out what lay behind their performance in shock two-point loss to Carlton at GMHBA Stadium.
- 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
Tributes for Salisbury, carer of Subzero
Carer of 1992 Melbourne Cup winner Subzero, Graham Salisbury, has been remembered as one of the sport's great ambassadors and community servants.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Brighton stun poor Arsenal with vital win
Brighton scored in the fifth minute of injury time as they shocked Arsenal 2-1 to pull away from trouble in the English Premier League.
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IPL
Starc turns to video in bid to claim $1.5m payout
Australian fast bowler 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.
