COVID-19

Suicides spike as fears grow for mental health

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As many Victorian boys have taken their own lives in just nine months in 2020, as did over whole years ...

Chaddy ‘under control’ as DHHS races to trace Kilmore cafegoers

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Supermarkets placed on virus alert

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Three major Melbourne supermarkets have been added to the Department of Health’s high-risk list of coronavirus exposure sites. Powered by ...

‘Nobody that’s a leader would not do what I did’ :Trump

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Donald Trump posted a video message on Twitter not long after he returned to the White House after leaving Walter ...

Donald Trump departs hospital after COVID-19 treatment

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US President Donald Trump has left the hospital where he was given emergency treatment for COVID-19, hours after he told ...

Donald Trump rips his mask off in front of cameras on the White House balcony after returning from hospital

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Posing for photos on a White House balcony upon his return, Mr Trump removed his mask and gave a salute ...

Jill Biden makes sure husband Joe social distances from reporters

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Joe Biden declined to comment on US President Donald Trump’s brief drive-by outside of Walter Reed to greet his supporters ...

15 new virus cases, one death; Kilmore cafe’s ‘dreaded’ news

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Victoria records 15 COVID cases

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Victoria has recorded 15 new coronavirus cases with the all-important 14-day metro average now falling below 11. Powered by WPeMatico

Trump leaves hospital: ‘Don’t let COVID dominate you’

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Donald Trump has walked out of hospital after just three nights with a thumbs up and several fist pumps as ...

Boy allegedly attacked by man rehoused for pandemic

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An 11-year-old boy was allegedly attacked by a homeless man who is being housed in luxury Kew accommodation during the ...

Lavish reasons elite schools want more cash from parents

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An elite private school which received up to $13m in JobKeeper grants is charging parents to help fund upgrades to ...

Vic has just 9 new cases, schools return

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Victoria has recorded nine new cases of coronavirus but no new deaths, as Premier Daniel Andrews announced a return date ...

This Australian circus company is crowdfunding so its international performers can still get paid

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Small businesses can expect to see financial support come from Tuesday’s federal budget, but many are wondering if it will ...

NT says regional Vic has ‘crushed’ virus

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The Northern Territory plans to allow residents of regional Victoria to visit from November 2 because they have “crushed” the ...

Enjoying his greatest poll lead in campaign so far, Joe Biden will keep focus on US coronavirus response

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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is enjoying his greatest poll lead of the election campaign so far, while nearly two-thirds ...

Donald Trump thanks supporters in surprise drive-by following weekend of confused messaging on his health

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The US president has been spotted outside hospital in the back of a black SUV, wearing a face mask and ...

Trump’s surprise drive-by from hospital

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Donald Trump has briefly left hospital to give a drive-by thank you to the supporters gathered outside Walter Reed Medical ...

NT to ease border restrictions with Vic, NSW marks COVID milestone

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Victorians received much needed good news today with the announcement that all students will be returning to the classroom starting ...

What to expect from Federal Budget

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The Federal Government are set to hand down the much anticipated Budget on Tuesday evening. Powered by WPeMatico

When students will return to classrooms

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All Victorian students and teachers will return to classrooms by the end of the month in a move the Education ...

Aldi store listed as virus exposure site

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A popular Aldi supermarket is among three new public coronavirus exposure locations in Victoria. Powered by WPeMatico

Victoria records 12 new coronavirus cases and one death as police beach patrols ramp up

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Victoria has recorded another dozen coronavirus cases and one death, as police patrol Melbourne’s beaches after “unacceptable” crowding at St ...

Here’s what we know so far about Donald Trump and his coronavirus infection

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The US president has been moved to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, for the next ...

Donald Trump says he’s feeling ‘much better’ amid conflicting reports on his coronavirus condition

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It comes as more people close to the president disclose they have also tested positive for the coronavirus. Powered by ...

The Solomon Islands reports its first coronavirus case, a student returning from the Philippines

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The small Pacific island nation is no longer coronavirus-free. Powered by WPeMatico

Doctors say Donald Trump in ‘exceptionally good spirits’

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Donald Trump has been hospitalised following the news he has contracted COVID-19. Powered by WPeMatico

Victoria records 12 cases, one death

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Victoria has recorded 12 new cases of coronavirus overnight, along with one death. Powered by WPeMatico

Victorian hotel inquiry’s six-minute conundrum

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Telephone records which could shed light on who in the Victorian government first decided to use private security in the ...

What’s on Dan’s billion-dollar federal budget wishlist

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The Andrews government has unveiled a $1.3 billion infrastructure wishlist ahead of this week’s federal budget saying it is raring ...