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$5000 fines for isolation breaches; outdoor exercise ban for some; 439 new cases, 11 deaths
Premier Daniel Andrews is introducing a fine of $4957 for people who have breached a requirement to be self-isolating for a 'second or subsequent time'. This comes as Victoria records 11 more deaths, all connected to aged care facilities.
- by Mary Ward
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800 people not home when doorknocked as tough new penalties announced
Victoria has recorded another 439 cases of coronavirus and 11 more people have died, all of them in aged care. The state will introduce new penalties for lockdown breaches.
- by Jewel Topsfield and Mathew Dunckley
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Mask-dodging woman allegedly smashed police officer's head into concrete
Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says a young police officer had her head repeatedly smashed into a Frankston pavement by a woman who wasn't wearing a mask.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Increasing real interest rates, Victorian lockdown makes RBA decision tougher
The unfolding economic disaster in Victoria could force the Reserve Bank to consider an unusual proposal floated late last month.
- by Shane Wright
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Group of Victorian politicians defy lockdown to meet in Parliament
Dozens of state MPs will defy the city's strict stage four COVID-19 lockdown and the advice of health authorities to gather at Parliament House for several hours of debate and questions today.
- by Noel Towell
Opinion
Social media
Trump makes TikTok an offer it can't refuse
Donald Trump has made ByteDance an offer some are likening to extortion - either it sells its popular TikTok app to an American company or it will be banned from operating in the US.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Kikki.K saved from collapse by US stationery company
Collapsed stationery retailer kikki.K has been saved from administration by a US-based buyer which will see the business continue to operate with a reduced store footprint.
- by Dominic Powell
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Coronavirus pandemic
What's different about this time? Are we all just tired and over it and can't be bothered?
Has talk about stage three "not working" actually undermined our confidence in the restrictions and lessened our resolve to abide by the rules?
- by Catherine Bennett
How the 'Queen of Nice' Ellen DeGeneres was dethroned
A guide to the changing public persona of one of the most popular talk show hosts in history.
- by Emily Yahr
Opinion
US votes 2020
'Competition without catastrophe': US policy with China if Biden wins
If Joe Biden is elected, relations with China will change significantly – and Australia will be a key part of the shift.
- by Peter Hartcher
British government warned pandemic could spark major riots
"Tensions resulting from the pandemic and lockdown have become inextricably bound with structural inequalities."
- by Bevan Shields
'Baaaaaalllll': Fundamental problem with the holding-the-ball rule
Years down the track, AFL still has not sorted holding the ball, and that is because it's laying blame in wrong place.
- by Greg Baum
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VCE students return to home learning in 'unsettling' times
'The biggest takeaway for me is that we can make it through anything,' says 17-year-old VCE student Hannah Singh.
- by Carolyn Webb
Childcare centres in dark on who will attend
Childcare providers brace for diving attendance rates in the next six weeks that could send some centres broke.
- by Adam Carey
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Dr Ageless fined over fake coronavirus treatment
A business owned by the controversial biochemist has been fined over unlawful ads for COVID-19 prevention treatment.
- by Chris Vedelago
Government flags harsher penalties for breaching COVID-19 restrictions
Police on Sunday issued the largest number of fines in a 24-hour period since the second lockdown began, as the Premier warned harsher penalties for rules breaches would be unveiled today.
- by Simone Fox Koob
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Coronavirus pandemic
'Retail will look very different': Bunnings, non-food stores to close
Supermarkets and pharmacies to remain open but almost all other retailers in Melbourne will be closed to customers.
- by Tom Cowie
Ramped-up restrictions to slash number of workers on building sites
Commercial construction sites will revert to 'pilot light' mode as three-quarters of their workforce is forced off site.
- by Simon Johanson
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Science
Australia's small yet crucial part in the mission to find life on Mars
NASA’s latest mission to Mars pierced the clear blue sky over Florida last Thursday. On board: a tiny piece of Australia.
- by Liam Mannix
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Dogs blow chances against Port to leave top-eight place in peril
The Dogs dominated much of the first half against the ladder-leading Port Adelaide but were empty-handed when they got to the checkout, allowing the Power to swoop in and snag the remaining packet of biscuits.
- by Daniel Cherny
'Critical' to keep positive, Bulldogs coach Beveridge says
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge pointed to the need for Victorians to have something to feel good about.
- by Daniel Cherny
Politics
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Aged care royal commission
Government chose 'futile bureaucratic exercise' over aged care reform: Lib MP
The Coalition's former aged care spokeswoman has slammed the government's handling of aged care and called for major structural change in the sector.
- by David Crowe
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Industrial relations
Former ACTU boss says workers have shouldered enough pandemic costs
- by Nick Bonyhady
Business
Blackbird raises $500m fund, taps Cannon-Brookes to drive expansion
Australian venture capital firm Blackbird Ventures has raised a $500 million fund and brought on Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes as chairman.
- by Cara Waters
World
What Victoria can learn from NZ's drastic lockdown
Support for Jacinda Ardern is stratospheric. Could Daniel Andrews learn anything from her success?
- by Jewel Topsfield
Opinion
Rewarding COVID compliance might work better than punishment
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Melbourne's vacancy rate increases again as lockdown effects deepen
While vacancy rates have fallen in every other capital city, the number of rental homes left sitting empty in Melbourne increased again over July.
- by Kate Burke
How an unconventional home-selling strategy paid off
When Rob and Jo-Anne Cascio decided to sell their home to buy a bigger block, they chose an unusual tactic designed to get the highest possible sale price.
- by Kate Farrelly
Life & Culture
Is your blood sugar undermining your workouts?
New research suggests a diet high in sugar and processed foods could dent our long-term health in part by changing how well our bodies respond to a workout.
- by Gretchen Reynolds
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Footy caught in possession
Years down the track, the AFL still has not sorted out holding the ball, and that is because it is laying blame in the wrong place.
- by Greg Baum
'Blood in the Water': War in the 1956 Olympic pool
Underwater headlocks, numerous fights, and the threat of a riot causing the match to be called off early. This is the story of the Blood in the Water match.
- by Dennis Passa
Selwood set to return, travel no excuse for form: Scott
The Cats have only a four-day turnaround between matches but are set to welcome back key players, including skipper Joel Selwood.
- by Jon Pierik
Running hot: Tigers weigh up tag tactics
Brisbane ball-magnet Lachie Neale has emerged as a Brownlow Medal favourite but the Tigers have indicated they may not shadow him in Tuesday night's heavyweight clash at Metricon Stadium.
- by Jon Pierik
Yours for $4 million: Owner puts Mariners up for sale
Mike Charlesworth is seeking a licence fee of about $4 million for his ailing team. If he does not find a buyer, he intends to hand back the licence to FFA.
- by Vince Rugari
'Don't see us as human': NFL player says season shouldn’t happen
Odell Beckham jnr made some pointed comments about NFL owners and the upcoming season, saying in an interview that "the season shouldn't happen".
Gold Coast eye big Victorian opponent for Darwin date
The Magpies, Blues, Hawks and Kangaroos are among the teams likely to take on the rapidly improving Suns in the NT in round 13.
- by Daniel Cherny
Have Your Say
Real Footy podcast: 'It leaves them teetering'
Did off-field issues affect the Pies in their loss to Fremantle? Or were they simply outcoached?
