Leighton Smith: Lessons from 'Melbourne madness'
Comment: Troubling rise of authoritarianism in Victoria creeps closer to home.
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Victoria announces 55 new Covid-19 cases, eight deaths
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Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews pulled over by police
The Victorian Premier had his own run-in with the law today.
Victoria Premier hints at how restrictions will be eased
Restrictions in Melbourne are expected to be extended by several weeks.
Covid-19: Vaccine will be 'no silver bullet'
Melbourne epidemiologist says South Korea is closest to getting the right response.
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Morbid milestone: Victoria's virus death toll hits grim record
Victoria's overall death toll from Covid-19 is now more than 500.
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Victoria records 116 new coronavirus cases, 15 more deaths
Covid-19 cases showing a marked downward trend since the state went into lockdown.
Infections drop below 200 in Victoria for second time
Victoria is showing progress in lowering infection rates since the lockdown.
Victoria's failed lockdown deadline
Today was the day that Melbourne's lockdown was supposed to end.
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'Pivotal' details emerge of Melbourne hotel quarantine scheme
Premier Daniel Andrews is accused of lying about ADF support for returning travellers.
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The Australian state has recorded 331 new cases and 19 deaths in the past 24 hours.
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