Articles for Metropolitan Melbourne

More people considering a regional move as experts warn about infrastructure needs
1 month ago

More people considering a regional move as experts warn about infrastructure needs

ABC  

Harriet Ochsenbein cannot imagine returning to the hustle and bustle of working life in the city. Ms Ritchie said that things like housing remain an "Achilles heel" in the plan to revitalise regional areas, with a lack of homes deterring city dwellers from considering a move to doing it. "If this trend continues, we could see the region grow to …

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When will Melbourne's COVID lockdown lift and what you will be able to do?
3 years, 2 months ago

When will Melbourne's COVID lockdown lift and what you will be able to do?

ABC  

After months of stay-at-home orders and progressively stricter rules around social movements, Victoria has announced a lifting of its lockdown this week. Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews says the state's lockdown will lift at 11:59pm on Thursday, when 70 per cent of eligible adults are expected to be fully vaccinated. Hospitality and entertainment Outdoor cafes will open with up to 50 …

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Victoria records 603 new local COVID-19 cases, one death, as anti-mandatory vaccination protests reignite
3 years, 3 months ago

Victoria records 603 new local COVID-19 cases, one death, as anti-mandatory vaccination protests reignite

ABC  

In the past 24 hours, Victoria has recorded 603 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and one death. Key points: The state delivered 40,811 vaccine doses at state-run sites in the past 24 hours As many as 73.4 per cent of people in Victoria have received the first dose of the vaccine, and more than 44 per cent have received their …

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Victorian government shuts down construction industry after clashes at CFMEU office
3 years, 3 months ago

Victorian government shuts down construction industry after clashes at CFMEU office

ABC  

The Victorian government will forcibly shut down all construction sites in metropolitan Melbourne and all other locked down local government areas in response to violent protests on Monday. Key points: Construction sites in metropolitan Melbourne and all other locked down LGAs in Victoria will close for two weeks Union leaders have blamed "extremists" for the violent protests Building industry groups …

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Melbourne's suburban coronavirus contact tracing teams were supposed to be running by now. So what's the hold-up?
4 years, 1 month ago

Melbourne's suburban coronavirus contact tracing teams were supposed to be running by now. So what's the hold-up?

ABC  

In early September, as Victoria's daily COVID-19 case numbers were finally dropping out of triple figures, Premier Daniel Andrews announced the creation of a system of local response units in Melbourne, to replace the highly centralised system that had failed to stop the second wave. Key points: Six local contact tracing hubs in metropolitan Melbourne were promised two months ago …

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Zero COVID-19 deaths yesterday in Victoria, with 42 new coronavirus cases recorded
4 years, 3 months ago

Zero COVID-19 deaths yesterday in Victoria, with 42 new coronavirus cases recorded

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 42 new coronavirus infections and no deaths overnight, as the 14-day case averages in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne continue to fall. Key points: Regional Victoria will move to stage three of the restrictions roadmap from Thursday Regional Victoria will move to stage three of the restrictions roadmap from Thursday The Premier says it shows Victorians "you …

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Victoria records 35 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths with COVID-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Victoria records 35 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths with COVID-19

ABC  

Metropolitan Melbourne's 14-day daily COVID-19 case average is expected to drop below 50 this week, but the date of the next step on the roadmap will not be changing, Victoria's Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says. Key points: The 14-day daily case average is now 54.4 in metropolitan Melbourne and 3.9 in regional Victoria The 14-day daily case average is …

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Victoria's coronavirus restrictions will ease on these dates — but only if COVID-19 case numbers are low enough
4 years, 3 months ago

Victoria's coronavirus restrictions will ease on these dates — but only if COVID-19 case numbers are low enough

ABC  

"We can't run out of lockdown," Daniel Andrews told Victorians as he revealed his roadmap to recovery. It can be exercise or spending time outside Playgrounds can reopen From September 14 in regional Victoria: Up to five people from two households can meet outdoors Up to five people from two households can meet outdoors People who live on their own …

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews unveils roadmap to easing coronavirus restrictions
4 years, 3 months ago

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews unveils roadmap to easing coronavirus restrictions

ABC  

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has delivered his state's long-awaited roadmap out of strict coronavirus restrictions. These include: Easing curfew from 8:00pm to 9:00pm Allowing 2 hours of exercise, up from one Allowing outdoor public gatherings of two people or one household Creating "social bubbles" for people who live alone Reopening playgrounds Step 2, 3 and 4 of the plan are …

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Daniel Andrews reveals Victorian roadmap out of Melbourne lockdown and stage 3 coronavirus restrictions
4 years, 3 months ago

Daniel Andrews reveals Victorian roadmap out of Melbourne lockdown and stage 3 coronavirus restrictions

ABC  

The head of Victoria's peak business organisation has described the state's roadmap out of coronavirus restrictions as "a road to nowhere", while doctors say the plan will ultimately help the nation recover from the pandemic sooner. Key points: The Victorian Government's roadmap to easing restrictions is tied to the number of new cases being recorded at the time The Victorian …

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Melbourne has a coronavirus curfew, stage 4 restrictions and a 5km travel radius. What can and can't I do?
4 years, 4 months ago

Melbourne has a coronavirus curfew, stage 4 restrictions and a 5km travel radius. What can and can't I do?

ABC  

Victorian authorities want to limit movement across the state to bring the coronavirus outbreak under control. In regional Victoria, stage 3 stay-at-home restrictions will be reintroduced from Thursday, meaning there will be only four reasons to leave home. Only one person per household can leave home to shop once per day. You may also leave home if there is family …

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Victoria has introduced a curfew and stage 4 coronavirus restrictions for Melbourne, and stage 3 restrictions for regional Victoria. Here's what that means
4 years, 4 months ago

Victoria has introduced a curfew and stage 4 coronavirus restrictions for Melbourne, and stage 3 restrictions for regional Victoria. Here's what that means

ABC  

Life is about to look very different for all Victorians. From Thursday, regional Victoria will return to stage three "stay at home" restrictions, while Mitchell Shire will remain on stage three restrictions. Shopping for food and necessary supplies will only be allowed within 5 kilometres of home, or at the nearest available supermarket, and it will be limited to one …

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Face masks now mandatory in Melbourne but police to exercise discretion as fight to contain coronavirus continues
4 years, 5 months ago

Face masks now mandatory in Melbourne but police to exercise discretion as fight to contain coronavirus continues

ABC  

Melbourne cafe general manager Ryan Sweeney reckons that if everyone is going to have to wear masks, you might as well lean into it. Key points: Face coverings are mandatory outside the home for people in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire Face coverings are mandatory outside the home for people in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire Victoria Police will "exercise …

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Victorian students from prep to year 10 in coronavirus lockdown areas to return to remote learning
4 years, 5 months ago

Victorian students from prep to year 10 in coronavirus lockdown areas to return to remote learning

ABC  

Victorian state school students from prep to year 10 in lockdown zones will return to remote learning from July 20 as coronavirus cases continue to climb. Key points: The Premier says returning to home learning in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will stop movement around the community The Premier says returning to home learning in metropolitan Melbourne and the …

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Why the next three days are crucial in Victoria's fight against COVID-19 after an explosion of cases
4 years, 5 months ago

Why the next three days are crucial in Victoria's fight against COVID-19 after an explosion of cases

Daily Mail  

The next three days will signal if Melbourne's tough coronavirus lockdowns are taking effect after another explosion of community transmissions. Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said the impact of the stage three lockdown on the spread of the virus should emerge in the coming days. 'With respect to stage three restrictions across metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, it's in …

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Metropolitan Melbourne map: Which suburbs are in lockdown under the new coronavirus restrictions?
4 years, 5 months ago

Metropolitan Melbourne map: Which suburbs are in lockdown under the new coronavirus restrictions?

ABC  

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has ordered Metropolitan Melbourne back into lockdown, after a surge in coronavirus cases across the city's suburbs. Also known as Greater Melbourne, Metropolitan Melbourne takes in about 5 million people across almost 10,000 square kilometres. Further east, it includes rural parts of the Yarra Ranges, including much of the now abandoned town of Cambarville and the …

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As Melbourne goes into coronavirus lockdown, it's a sign it could happen anywhere in Australia
4 years, 5 months ago

As Melbourne goes into coronavirus lockdown, it's a sign it could happen anywhere in Australia

ABC  

Metropolitan Melbourne and the shire of Mitchell will returned to Stage 3 stay-at-home restrictions as of midnight Wednesday, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced, after 191 new cases were recorded in the state overnight — its highest ever daily case total. The lockdown means for the next six weeks, people in metropolitan Melbourne and the shire of Mitchell will only be …

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What Victoria's stage three coronavirus restrictions mean for schools, parents and students
4 years, 5 months ago

What Victoria's stage three coronavirus restrictions mean for schools, parents and students

ABC  

Stage three restrictions are being reimposed on millions of Victorians for six weeks after a record number of coronavirus cases were recorded in the state. "Whether Mum or Dad are stacking shelves at Coles or Woolworths or whether Mum and Dad are a nurse or a police officer, those kids will be able to be taken to school and for …

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