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'Very strong person': Premier backs Health Minister Mikakos after her public apology
Victoria has recorded 394 new coronavirus cases, the state's lowest single-day increase for 11 days. But the state has recorded its highest single-day death toll from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with 17 additional deaths since yesterday.
- by Roy Ward
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Coronavirus pandemic
Victoria records its deadliest coronavirus day with 17 deaths, new cases dip to 394
Victoria has recorded another 394 cases of coronavirus, the state's lowest single-day increase for 11 days.
- by Kate Rose and Craig Butt
More than 260 Victorians fined for breaching COVID-19 restrictions
A St Albans man caught walking in Melbourne's CBD at 2am is among 268 people fined in the past 24 hours for breaching restrictions.
- by Craig Butt
Once on life support, Never Trump Republicans enjoy a resurgence
Some of the toughest ads against Donald Trump are driven by lifelong Republicans unable to stomach the direction their party has taken.
- by Matthew Knott
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'Deeply sorry': Mikakos' mea culpa over handling of COVID-19 crisis
Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has acknowledged mistakes were made while Victorian authorities tried to bring coronavirus cases under control, saying she was sorry if her efforts had not been enough.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey and Craig Butt
Single people like Tonya are pleading for a 'lockdown bubble' rule, to see one friend
Lockdown restrictions can be especially tough for those who live alone, some want a NZ-style policy allowing single people to visit one other household.
- by Jewel Topsfield
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Woman overturns will to force parents to pay for reassignment surgery
A trans woman who waged a battle with her conservative parents to compel them to pay for her gender reassignment won a multimillion-dollar payout.
- by David Estcourt
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Pandemic accountability: Should we be angrier at Dan Andrews or not?
It's a challenge: how to hold politicians to account while sustaining the bipartisanship that has defined our response to coronavirus.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Life in the city that's gone to sleep
Melbourne’s first weekend of the most severe civic restrictions in its history was just ‘bizarre'.
- by Zach Hope
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You beaut! Why Aussies love their utes
- by Konrad Marshall
'You pay for privilege': Why Diane Keaton's enviable life has come at some cost
She has dated three of the world’s most famous leading men but has never married. Here, the iconic Diane Keaton opens up about her lucky breaks, her enduring style and why she wishes she started therapy earlier.
More than half of those who upped alcohol during lockdown have kept it up
Anxiety was named as a reason for increased drinking by 36 per cent of those who whose habits changed during the lockdown of March to May.
- by Wendy Tuohy
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Federation Square renovation to open up Yarra River frontage
Federation Square will be opened up to the Yarra in a post-pandemic world with riverside activities and the promotion of its waterfront venues such as Riverland and Pilgrim.
- by Jewel Topsfield
Victorian kids share their stories of school life in lockdown 2.0
We asked school students of all ages to write us a letter describing their thoughts about the past few weeks.
- by Anna Prytz
Factory fire in Melbourne's north, blasts wake nearby residents
More than 60 firefighters have contained a factory fire in Melbourne's north that sent nearby residents scrambling from their beds with a series of loud bangs.
- by Craig Butt
Brett Sutton: Victoria's Chief Health Officer wants to hear from you
Professor Sutton called for questions from the public on Twitter, saying he'd try to answer them at press conferences.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
'Right direction': Victoria appears past peak of second wave, experts say
Victoria's second wave of COVID-19 will turn the corner, the expert behind government modelling says.
- by Michael Fowler
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Geary hoping his child is born in Queensland
- by Daniel Cherny
Quaynor and Pendlebury both back soon, say Pies
Collingwood are optimistic Isaac Quaynor could make a swift return from his horrific leg injury with the Magpies indicating the young defender could be back in a fortnight.
- by Daniel Cherny
Cats to rotate squad as Cockatoo nears return
Geelong livewire Nakia Cockatoo is pressing for selection, but Cats coach Chris Scott says he's not likely to pull the trigger before Friday night's clash with Port Adelaide.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Politics
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Health versus economy trade-off isn't a solvable equation
As Victorians suffer through a harsh lockdown, the priorities between health outcomes and economic activity have become even starker.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
'Go for the whole hog': MPs push for probe into CCP influence at universities
- by Fergus Hunter and Eryk Bagshaw
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Money Makeover
Call me Scrooge: Why I love tracking my money the old-fashioned way
Nothing makes me feel more in control of my money than an old-fashioned brainstorm about what I have and where it's all going.
- by Jessica Irvine
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You can get a 'real' mortgage offset account cheaper than you think
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
World
US school closure fears trigger rush towards the private sector
With schools across America are looking to reopen, many parents are gravitating towards private schools that will be able to better cope with any new restrictions.
- by Josie Ensor
Trump bypasses Congress, signs controversial executive orders
- by Maggie Haberman, Emily Cochrane and Jim Tankersley
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Quaynor and Pendlebury both back soon, say Pies
Collingwood are optimistic Isaac Quaynor could make a swift return from his horrific leg injury with the Magpies indicating the young defender could be back in a fortnight.
- by Daniel Cherny
Geary hoping his child is born in Queensland
Jarryn Geary hopes his second child is born a Queenslander as it will mean St Kilda remain in premiership contention.
- by Daniel Cherny
Root hails England's mental strength after 'brilliant' win
Almost a year on from Ben Stokes' heroic batting display at Headingley, Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes combined for a 139-run sixth-wicket stand.
Victory coach decision may come as early as this week
Arthur Papas is the favourite ahead of former Socceroo John Aloisi. But Victory's interim coach Grant Brebner is the wildcard in the equation.
- by Michael Lynch
Bottas pips Hamilton to pole, incredible Hulk takes third
Valtteri Bottas pipped Lewis Hamilton to pole position for 70th anniversary Grand Prix with Nico Hulkenberg qualifying a stunning third for Racing Point.
Ben Simmons to leave bubble for knee surgery
The NBA Bubble in Disneyland is far from the happiest place on earth for the Australian star after doctors confirmed his worst fears.
- by Ben Golliver
Restrictions on gatherings threaten Cup week tradition
Organisers of the Call of the Card are holding out hope that restrictions on corporate events will be lifted by the first Monday of November.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Have Your Say
Carlton's Papley play: will there be a second act?
If there's a second act in Carlton's pursuit of Tom Papley, the back-story to the script has been re-written. His value to Sydney has increased.
