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A coronavirus tester in Keilor Downs.
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Coronavirus updates LIVE: 19 deaths for second day as Victoria records 331 new cases; NSW on alert as Sydney school cluster grows

Australia has recorded its deadliest day so far in the coronavirus pandemic but there are hopes Victoria's coronavirus case numbers are stabilising, as NSW is on alert for growing school clusters.

  • by Marissa Calligeros
The PAEC inquiry into the Victorian Government's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic 
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Andrews pressed on handling of pandemic in parliamentary committee

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Under the agreement projects would only need to go through one avenue for approvals.
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WA urged against adopting 'broken' environmental approvals system

  • by Hamish Hastie
Victoria Police are hunting a man involved in a Melbourne bathroom cubicle upskirting incident.
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Victoria Police hunting Melbourne upskirt suspect

Anyone who recognises this man or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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CCTV: Police hunt for man after "upskirting" incident

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Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says people in border areas should have a plan for if they aren't allowed to freely cross the border any more.
Coronavirus pandemic

Border zone facing hard split if virus cases keep creeping north

Experts say the exemptions granted to border communities have always posed a virus risk, but it has always been very small. That could be about to change.

  • by Stuart Layt
Dr John Radvonovic using ROSA during a knee replacement at the Mater.
Health

Robot helps surgeons with knee replacements at Mater

Mater hospital has become the first in the state to use robotic surgeon ROSA to perform knee replacements, helping surgeons with precision and speeding up recovery.

  • by Stuart Layt
Nurses and doctors are risking their lives to treat COVID patients.
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Health professionals putting their lives on the line need better back-up

  • by Neela Janakiramanan
The alpacas in Bairnsdale.
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Alpacas provide new hope for a COVID-19 cure

  • by Liam Mannix
Tangara school has been closed after a cluster was detected there.
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Non-government schools told to stick to COVID plan as Tangara cluster swells

  • by Alexandra Smith and Kate Aubusson
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Victorian premier Daniel Andrews appears before the public accounts and estimates committee.
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Coronavirus pandemic

Andrews pressed on handling of pandemic in parliamentary committee

  • by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Crime

CCTV: Police hunt for man after "upskirting" incident

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Coronavirus pandemic

Victoria records 331 more cases, 19 more deaths

  • by Marissa Calligeros

Queensland

Police say further inquires will look into suggestions a ute may have 'overtaken the motorcyclist and another vehicle at high speed' prior to the incident.
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Motorcyclist found dead on Bruce Highway might have been parked: Police

  • by Matt Dennien
Traffic

Crashes on Brisbane roads cause commuter delays for kilometres

  • by Matt Dennien
Coronavirus pandemic

Border zone facing hard split if virus cases keep creeping north

  • by Stuart Layt

Western Australia

Under the agreement projects would only need to go through one avenue for approvals.
Biodiversity

WA urged against adopting 'broken' environmental approvals system

  • by Hamish Hastie
Coronavirus pandemic

Statistics reveal Perth crime rates 'fell through the floor' during peak of coronavirus restrictions

  • by Heather McNeill
Police

Calls for independent inquiry over WA Police sex assault email bungle

  • by Rachael Dexter

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