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Daniel Andrews faces no-confidence motion while High Court challenge on lockdown legality looms ahead
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews is facing a no-confidence motion in state parliament today. The motion comes a day after the resignation of Chris Eccles, the secretary of Victoria’s Department of …
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Victoria’s Premier “shocked” by Eccles’ telephone records, agrees he made the “right choice” to resign
Victorian Labor MPs are turning on Daniel Andrews after the resignation of Chris Eccles, secretary of Victoria’s Department of Premier and Cabinet, and the premier’s right hand man. Premier Andrews …
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Chris Eccles, Premier’s right-hand man, resigns following release of telephone records
Chris Eccles, the secretary of Victoria’s Department of Premier and Cabinet, has resigned and feels staying in the position would be a “significant distraction to the ongoing work of the …
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Visa refunds and application charge changes to keep tourists and working holiday makers interested
The Morrison Government states that changes to visa rules will mean Australia will remain an attractive destination for tourists, and temporary visa holders who often fill critical skills shortages, by …
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Backlash against English language test for partner visas continues
A prospective change to partner visa requirements is continuing to garner criticism since first announced in Tuesday’s federal budget. The English language requirement is set to be introduced for visa …
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Europe not within Australia’s travel bubble for 2021, if no vaccine is found
In the absence of an effective coronavirus vaccine, chances of Australians being allowed to travel to the northern hemisphere appear slim to none for the whole duration of 2021, according …
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Victoria’s daily coronavirus tally hits 12 as ‘stubborn’ second wave persists
The race to combat the second wave continues in Victoria, with a further 12 new cases reported on Sunday and one death. The 14 day rolling average for Melbourne, one …
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Greek Archdiocese joins call for amendment of Victoria’s COVID-19 reopening roadmap
More than 10 religious organisations, including the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, are requesting the Victorian Government to include provisions for indoor worship in its roadmap out of lockdown. The …
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Victoria records 14 new cases, 195 active cases, no deaths – “unlikely” to lift restrictions on 19 October
Victoria confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and no new deaths. Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews has said it is “unlikely” that lockdown restrictions would lift on Sunday, 19 …
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Greek Australian superintendent Joanne Shanahan Panayiotou alleged killer pleads not guilty
Harrison Kitt, who allegedly killed Greek Australian chief superintendent Ioanna Panayiotou (Joanne Shanahan), in a horrific high-speed crash at Urrbrae last April, pleaded not guilty due to mental incompetence. The …