Melbourne
Masks should go, experts say, as 'ring of steel' is abolished
Masks will remain mandatory for the time being, as the state abolished its “ring of steel” around Melbourne after a ninth straight day of zero new coronavirus cases.
- by Clay Lucas and Sumeyya Ilanbey
Victoria records zero new cases, but viral shedding found in a case linked to aged care
- by Ashleigh McMillan and David Estcourt
Property bydomain
The bargain tree change suburbs where prices have fallen
Property prices in regional Victoria have boomed during COVID as wealthy Melburnians fled the capital. There are a few areas buyers have missed - but not for long.
- by Melissa Heagney
Converted milk bar in Richmond fetches $2.125m under the hammer
It fetched two prior offers, with interest from downsizers, investors and young couples, but the winning bidder was a man buying on behalf of his daughter.
- by Jack Needham
Transport
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Local council
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IBAC
Premier faces fresh questions over Casey land deal as IBAC hearings resume
- by Royce Millar and Clay Lucas
Club owner aiming to be lord mayor ties city revival to mental health
- by Chloe Booker and Rachel Eddie
City life
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Sunshine Coast
COVID-19 the catalyst for sea change, as Sunshine Coast sees influx from Sydney and Melbourne
Sydneysiders and Melburnians are moving to the Queensland Sunshine Coast in droves during the COVID-19 pandemic, with families prepared to spend two weeks in quarantine and buy or rent houses sight unseen.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
'It’s going to be extra busy': Peninsula braces for the summer hordes
Businesses on the Mornington Peninsula are hoping for a busy holiday season but residents are worried about being overwhelmed by crowds.
- by Benjamin Preiss
