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Restrictions set to ease; Red zone ruling for 7 areas in NSW
Victoria has declared areas of NSW red zones, meaning Victorians returning from the nominated areas will have to obtain a permit and quarantine for 14 days. Melbourne’s restrictions are expected to ease, with an announcement likely today.
Tight vaccine supply spells ‘vulnerable’ winter for Victorians
The warning comes as restrictions imposed during the recent lockdown are set to ease further, with an announcement expected on Wednesday morning.
‘We have to buy them chainsaws’: State emergency boss resisted ADF help
Victoria’s top emergency official said the ADF did not have the right skills to assist with the storm clean-up two days before requesting 120 troops.
‘To be warm was wonderful’: Mountain residents grateful for small mercies
Liz Millman has finally found a comfortable place to sleep after storms left her without power. She is one of thousands reckoning with the trauma of June 9’s wild weather.
‘Never seen anything like it’: what’s behind the surge in art sales?
More than $38 million worth of art has been sold through the major Australian auction houses since January, an almost fourfold increase year on year.
MasterChef recap: It’s all about the wow factor in this flantastic vanilla pressure test
Master pastry chef Darren Purchese drops by to mentor the contestants through a rather vanilla pressure test, and judges hide out the back to blind taste it.
Labor, Greens veto coal move in shock Senate blow to federal government
The two parties took advantage of Pauline Hanson’s surprise absence to strike down plans to invest taxpayer funds in new fossil fuel technologies.
Nationals plan to pay farmers to cut emissions in deal on net zero
Farmers will get a chance to be paid to help to cut greenhouse gas emissions in a Nationals proposal that opens the way for a climate change deal under new leader Barnaby Joyce.
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Federal politics
Assistant minister for women backs only man in five-way preselection battle
Queensland senator Amanda Stoker has thrown her support behind Henry Pike in the race to replace outgoing MP Andrew Laming.
Father accused of conspiracy to murder recorded by undercover operative acting as hitman
Pierre Assaad thought he was meeting a contract killer to have something done about his ex-daughter-in-law who “ripped off his son”.
Alleged Asian drug kingpin fights extradition to Australia
Tse Chi Lop, who has been compared to Mexican drug lord “El Chapo”, is fighting extradition to Australia, saying he would not get a fair trial.
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang banned again, misses Tokyo Olympics
The court’s verdict ends Sun’s hopes of defending his Olympic title in the 200 metres freestyle in Tokyo next month.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Police union, opposition, lawyers demand protection of QR data
The groups say Victorians’ confidence in the QR code system will be weakened unless it is tightened so no agencies outside the Health Department can access the data.
‘The golden ticket’: Northern holiday spots filling fast as state borders open
Melburnians have been warned to book their place in the sun during school holidays as demand soars. The state government also changed seven local government areas in Sydney from orange to red zones.
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Prisons
‘Serious, systemic corruption’ in Victoria’s prison system
Investigations by IBAC over several years have uncovered ongoing corruption and misconduct risks across the corrections sector.
Toddler dies after being hit by car in Altona
A 19-month-old boy has died after being struck by a car while riding a scooter along a footpath in south-west Melbourne.
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Melbourne emergency
Mayor raises alarm after pilot injured in plane crash near training airport
The pilot of the aircraft, its sole occupant, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after his aircraft crashed shortly after take off at Moorabbin Airport.
SBS bullying allegations spark calls for transparency and ‘justice’
An award-winning journalist and prominent community leader have called on SBS to release an internal report into workplace harassment.
Government proposes to lift Good Friday racing ban
The Victorian government has proposed to lift a ban on horse racing on Good Friday, opening the door for regional race clubs to capitalise on Easter tourism.
Politics
Victoria’s lockdown hit jobs and wages across the nation
Victoria’s lockdown to stop the spread of COVID came at a price with jobs and wages falling across the country in early June.
Business
Share prices race ahead, but what’s next?
Australian shares have risen strongly since last year’s sell-off as the economy powers ahead, although nervousness remains over the prospects of rising interest rates.
World
Duterte threatens to jail people who reject COVID vaccination
The Philippines is currently battling the Delta variant and the President says another wave of infections would be disastrous for the country.
Opinion
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Property bydomain
Empty $39m block in one of Toorak's best streets withdrawn from market
It last sold for $18.58 million in 2013 when there was a house on the site, which the owners knocked down. They wanted $39m for the block, but a deal is proving elusive.
'Life-changing': How landlords can benefit from reduced rent
This Melbourne renter never expected the generosity of a landlord to help her get back on her feet - but that's exactly what happened.
Life & Culture
Not into Dry July? This alternative booze challenge is for you
Cat Webb is one of many who struggle with challenges like Dry July, so a non-alcoholic beer brand is launching its own campaign with a novel approach.
Sport
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AFL 2021
GWS-Hawthorn clash moved to MCG, 25,000 limit set for AFL matches in Melbourne
The round 15 AFL fixture remains up in the air while both NSW teams were scrambling to Victoria as the GWS-Hawthorn game was moved to the MCG in the wake of NSW’s escalating COVID-19 situation.
O’Neill backs swimming review, says she never experienced bullying
Deputy chef de mission and Olympic great Susie O’Neill says allegations must be investigated but her experience in the sport was very different.
Latest Victorian lockdown a $15 million blow for the AFL
The most recent Victorian lockdown has added a staggering $15 million to the cost of running the national competition in just three weeks.
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Tokyo Olympics
Simmons yet to make Tokyo Games call despite report
A day after enduring intense criticism, Ben Simmons is reportedly considering pulling out of Australia’s Olympic campaign. But he has yet to make a final decision or communicate his plans to the Boomers.
‘An icon of the game’: Scott defends Selwood’s reputation after punch, stomp
Geelong coach Chris Scott has defended Joel Selwood after the Cats skipper was widely criticised for two incidents from his side’s win over the Western Bulldogs.
Weitering urges Blues to be selfless, ‘play for your mates’
Emerging Carlton leader Jacob Weitering has a message for his teammates in the hope the Blues can stem the bleeding of a season gone wrong.
‘If I had grown up in the UK, I would not be alive today’
Windies pace icon Michael Holding, who has written a book on racism, fears his fiery temper would have led him into trouble when confronted by abuse in England.
Have Your Say
Crowning the king of Geelong’s post-siren matchwinners
Col Hutchinson ranks the best Geelong goals after the siren in the VFL/AFL, while some inaccurate - but extraordinary - goal-kicking in the bush raises eyebrows.
