Australia
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Transmission, deaths inevitable soon, but ‘right now, we have to be at zero’
Victorians received welcome news on Tuesday, with Premier Daniel Andrews confirming the end of the state-wide lockdown from 11.59pm. While stay at home requirements and travel distance limits are scrapped, …
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Brimbank allocates $600,000 in grants for community groups affected by pandemic
Brimbank City Council has allocated $600,000 in grants for community groups, organisations and youth initiatives that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Brimbank Council Community Recovery Grants includes …
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NSW records 172 new COVID-19 cases
NSW confirmed 172 new local COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the highest daily case tally since the start of the pandemic. NSW Health Ministry confirmed that any adult would soon be …
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Rare Holden racer set to fetch record price at online auction
It is the second of 302 rare limited edition model built by Holden and it is set to break all records when it goes auction on Saturday. The car, a …
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Lockdown restrictions expected to ease in Victoria from Wednesday
Victoria noted 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, ahead of an expected easing of restrictions from 11.59pm Tuesday. Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to announce the reopening of …
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Government bill hopes to stop migrant worker exploitation, and the community is invited to give their input
In the 1970s, worker exploitation was rife in the rag and car manufacturing trades. But even these days, migrant workers desperate for a source of income are unlikely to raise …
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Yanitsas in top form to keep Canada out in Stingers’ dominant first-day display
Veteran Lea Yanitsas, 32, put on an outstanding goalkeeping display at the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center to keep Canada from denting the Australian Stingers (women’s water polo team) lead …
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NSW records 145 cases as police continue to issue infringement notices to rulebreakers
Distressing COVID-19 figures climbed to 145 new cases in NSW on Monday, with 51 of the cases being in the community while infectious and another 25 in the community for …
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Victoria hopes to exit lockdown at midnight on Tuesday
Victoria’s lockdown ends at 11.59pm on Tuesday and there are hopes that the state will emerge from restrictions, with an announcement to be made either today or on Tuesday. Premier …
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A Greek-Australian could be named Sydney’s best grocer
Greek-Australian Paul Moraitis, who operates as a grocer in Sydney, could soon achieve one of the highest accolades in his industry. His business, Kareela Grocer, in the region of Sutherland, …