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Articles for Mitchell Shire

In Wallan on Melbourne's northern fringe, residents say it's the people or the quarry
1 year, 6 months ago

In Wallan on Melbourne's northern fringe, residents say it's the people or the quarry

ABC  

In short: Some locals in Melbourne's northern fringe are opposing a quarry development near Wallan and Beveridge Some locals in Melbourne's northern fringe are opposing a quarry development near Wallan and Beveridge What's next? "The answer, however, is that you cannot have the quarry without unacceptable negative impacts on urban development and growth area planning." Ms Stevens said the council's …

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Daniel Andrews coronavirus press conference — the key moments, including restrictions for regional Victorians
4 years, 5 months ago

Daniel Andrews coronavirus press conference — the key moments, including restrictions for regional Victorians

ABC  

Victoria has widened restrictions to cover some regional residents after its daily coronavirus numbers saw Australia record its deadliest day in the pandemic, as well as its most new infections in a 24-hour period. "It's something we can do in regional Victoria without causing significant economic cost, but getting a really significant public health benefit," Mr Andrews said. Thursday's numbers …

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Victorian elective surgeries suspended as coronavirus cases grow by 384 with six more deaths
4 years, 5 months ago

Victorian elective surgeries suspended as coronavirus cases grow by 384 with six more deaths

ABC  

Victoria has recorded 384 new coronavirus cases and six more deaths, as hospital staff and Australian Defence Force medics are being sent into aged care homes overwhelmed by COVID-19 outbreaks. Key points: Elective surgeries in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will be postponed, except for category one and the most urgent category two procedures Elective surgeries in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire …

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MAFS' Amanda Micallef threatens SUICIDE over Melbourne's mask rules
4 years, 5 months ago

MAFS' Amanda Micallef threatens SUICIDE over Melbourne's mask rules

Daily Mail  

Married At First Sight star Amanda Micallef has bizarrely claimed she 'would rather shoot myself than wear a mask' after the Victorian Government made it mandatory for residents of Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to wear them in public. Disturbing: Married At First Sight star Amanda Micallef has bizarrely claimed she 'would rather shoot myself than wear a mask' after the …

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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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The dos and don'ts of Melbourne's face mask rules. When and how to wear one, and will it stop me catching coronavirus?
4 years, 5 months ago

The dos and don'ts of Melbourne's face mask rules. When and how to wear one, and will it stop me catching coronavirus?

ABC  

Almost everyone in Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire must now cover their face when they leave the house or face a $200 fine. However, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said recent evidence showed that wearing a mask "makes a practical difference". "So just following people who wear masks and the settings in which masks are worn has shown that there's …

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Victorian coronavirus cases climb as Government makes masks mandatory for Melbourne and Mitchell Shire
4 years, 5 months ago

Victorian coronavirus cases climb as Government makes masks mandatory for Melbourne and Mitchell Shire

ABC  

Residents in Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will soon be required to wear face coverings in public or risk a fine, as Victoria extends its state of emergency by another four weeks. Key points: Victoria has extended its state of emergency until August 16 Victoria has extended its state of emergency until August 16 Three people have died since …

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What exercise is allowed in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire during the Stage 3 coronavirus lockdown restrictions?
4 years, 5 months ago

What exercise is allowed in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire during the Stage 3 coronavirus lockdown restrictions?

ABC  

All residents in Melbourne's metropolitan areas and the Mitchell Shire have been required to comply with Stage 3 lockdown rules since July 8, meaning you can only leave your home for four reasons. DHHS says activities like "walking, running, hiking, bike riding, surfing and kayaking" are allowed — but again there are conditions that come with this. These activities must …

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Coronavirus restrictions in Victoria could move to stage four. Here's what was said on July 17.
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus restrictions in Victoria could move to stage four. Here's what was said on July 17.

ABC  

After Victoria's daily coronavirus cases surged into the 400s, authorities in the state are saying nothing is off the table when it comes to further lockdowns and even tougher restrictions. Announcing the 428 new cases — 110 more than has been announced on any previous day in Victoria — Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said "everything is on the table" …

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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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Victorian coronavirus cases climb by 134 as Melbourne and Mitchell Shire ready for stage three lockdown restrictions
4 years, 6 months ago

Victorian coronavirus cases climb by 134 as Melbourne and Mitchell Shire ready for stage three lockdown restrictions

ABC  

Victoria has recorded another 134 new cases of coronavirus, as authorities warn police will dramatically increase their presence in areas that are going back into lockdown. Key points: Defence personnel will help with logistics and monitoring boundaries of locked-down areas Defence personnel will help with logistics and monitoring boundaries of locked-down areas The Chief Commissioner says police discretion will be …

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Why six weeks? The thinking behind Melbourne's stage-three coronavirus restrictions
4 years, 6 months ago

Why six weeks? The thinking behind Melbourne's stage-three coronavirus restrictions

ABC  

It was an inevitability many Victorians feared, but when Premier Daniel Andrews announced another round of lockdown measures, the six-week ruling came as an unexpected shock. Key points: Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will return to stage-three restrictions from midnight Scientists say the six-week duration will give the city a better chance of getting to zero active cases Six weeks …

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