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Experts urge lockdowns as second-wave fears grow
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 grow of a second wave.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Rob Harris
As it happened: Epping school closes until next term as staff member tests positive; 19 new cases for Victoria
Contact tracing is underway after the staff member at St Monica's College tested positive, following confirmed cases at Keilor Downs College and St Mary's Primary in Hampton.
- by Roy Ward
$320 million plan to raise Mornington Peninsula from economic slump
The Mornington Peninsula is calling for an economic lifeline to resurrect its badly battered economy and embark on an infastructure building spree.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Venues with diners, staff, food ready to go dismayed at restrictions
Restaurants with diners booked, staff rostered on and thousands of dollars worth of food in the fridge ahead of restrictions easing have been left dismayed.
- by Clay Lucas
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Lloyd fears for Dons’ season if McKenna teammates quarantined
Bombers great Matthew Lloyd is worried about the impact of Conor McKenna’s positive coronavirus test, while the West Australian government holds firm on state's 14-day isolation period.
- by Daniel Cherny
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One dead, at least 11 people injured in Minneapolis shooting
The shooting happened in the same area rocked by violence over the death of George Floyd.
'Gas in it yet': Trading cards hot again as '90s kids return to the game
After a lull in the late '90s and 2000s, sports trading cards - including AFL - are selling through the roof.
- by Zach Hope
Koala recovery plan overdue by five years as populations are 'smashed'
Ecologists say a recovery plan should be a priority, with forestry operations in some areas damaging koala habitat.
- by Mike Foley
Warning sign: China's foreign ministry takes control of Gilespie case
The fate of the Australian actor now appears increasingly to be tied to the many diplomatic strains between the two countries.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Lloyd fears for Dons’ season if McKenna teammates quarantined
Bombers great Matthew Lloyd is worried about the impact of Conor McKenna’s positive coronavirus test, while the West Australian government holds firm on state's 14-day isolation period.
- by Daniel Cherny
Updated
Defence could be worst hit if Dons field depleted side
Sources indicate most of Conor McKenna's small training group was made up of defenders.
- by Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny
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Andrews to meet state union leaders over preselection takeover
Premier Daniel Andrews is to sit down with union leaders in the wake of the Adem Somyurek branch-stacking scandal to reassure them they won’t be entirely cut out of the process of preselecting MPs.
- by Clay Lucas and Samantha Hutchinson
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Coronavirus pandemic
Fears of second wave grow, police set to crack down
Police will increase their enforcement of restrictions, as state of emergency orders are extended for another month.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Cycling
The 'mind-reading' bicycle that could save lives
Researchers have invented an e-bicycle which they claim can read people’s minds and intervene accordingly.
- by Timna Jacks
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Public service
Senior Victorian public servants cop COVID pay freeze
The Victorian government has announced a pay freeze for senior executive public servants, but says front-line pandemic workers won't be affected.
- by David Estcourt
'Back at square one': VCE students weigh up careers amid uni fee changes
While some students will benefit from federal government changes to university fees, others are now weighing up their futures.
- by Zach Hope
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Politics
Federal Water Minister critical of NSW, Victoria over push to delay Basin plan
The Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is progressing well despite recent ructions among state governments.
- by Mike Foley
Business
Jumbo Interactive in a mystery draw for lottery deals
Two-week trading suspension sparks speculation about the health of online lottery ticket retailer Jumbo Interactive's national deal with wagering giant Tabcorp.
- by Patrick Hatch
World
COVID outbreak hits Germany as China, Korea report new cases
Germany reported 687 new cases, its highest one-day toll in a month due to the spread of the virus at meatpacking plants, logistics centres, and shelters for refugees. Outbreaks have also been linked to church services and family parties.
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How these photos prove the case against demolition in Melbourne
Take a client passionate about championing the mid-century cause and an architect inspired to recognise, reinvigorate and celebrate the beauty of a '60s house.
- 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
Interest from Chinese investors has declined and may not rebound
- by Trent Wiltshire and Henry Yu
Life & Culture
Going with the flow: Warwick Thornton's The Beach reviewed
Australians love the beach and the ocean, and two new shows invite us to think a little more deeply about the relationship.
- by Karl Quinn
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Lloyd fears derailment of Dons’ season if McKenna teammates quarantined
Bombers great Matthew Lloyd is worried about another lost year for the Bombers after Conor McKenna’s positive coronavirus test, as the WA government ups the ante on AFL fixture plans by holding firm on state's 14-day isolation period.
- by Daniel Cherny
A compromised season has just got even weirder
4 Points: The impact on players of crowd-free venues, shorter games and seemingly unlimited unfairness cannot be lightly dismissed.
- by Michael Gleeson
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Defence could be hit if Dons need to field depleted side
Star defenders Michael Hurley, Cale Hooker and Adam Saad are among those who have been training in a small group with Conor McKenna. If they are deemed to be "close contacts" they will be forced into isolation for the next two rounds of football against Carlton and Collingwood.
- by Michael Gleeson and Daniel Cherny
Dominant Suns stun the lacklustre Crows
Gold Coast are rising and so is No.1 pick Matt Rowell. The Suns demolished Adelaide by 53 points, leaving the Crows on the bottom of the ladder.
- by Andrew Stafford
Demons move on from frustration of postponement
Melbourne played an intraclub match on Sunday and have turned their attention to taking on Geelong next Saturday after match against Essendon was postponed.
- by Damien Ractliffe
FFA not scared of A-League clash with AFL, NRL
FFA chief executive James Johnson says football's destiny is "in our hands as a sport", despite concerns over the implications of a seasonal shift.
- by Vince Rugari
The training session that inspired Carlton's upset win
Marc Murphy revealed how the Blues laid the foundation for an upset win over Geelong on Saturday night with a hard training session on Tuesday.
- by Peter Ryan
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