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'Freedom Day': Melbourne lockdown ends tonight as 70% jabbed even as 2200 cases today
It is the second highest number of cases anywhere in Australia throughout the pandemic.
Regional Covid strategies could minimise deaths, Baker says
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Covid-19 Australia: Victoria records 1220 new cases
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The Queensland Premier is furious she wasn't consulted by Scott Morrison.
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