Victoria COVID death toll surges by 59
- Covid-19 Australia
- September 4, 2020
Victorians in lockdown are waiting patiently for good news as coronavirus cases remain stubborn and stalled in low double figures. There were 12 new COVID-19 cases recorded again on Tuesday, bringing metropolitan Melbourne’s 14-day average to 10. It is a long way from the number Premier Daniel Andrews told Victorians was required to reopen under
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READ MOREDaniel Andrews and Tony Abbott’s former chief of staff Peta Credlin have faced off yet again, this time over the shock resignation of the Victorian Premier’s right hand man. Credlin, a Liberal insider and Sky News host, grilled Mr Andrews over Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet Chris Eccles’ departure – the second
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READ MOREAustralia is in discussion with nations including Japan, South Korea and Singapore about the possibility of reopening international holiday travel. Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed the talks over the past week, that have also included some South Pacific nations. He told reporters in Queensland on Sunday that the plans would build on an existing agreement
READ MOREA heavily pregnant woman missed a crucial check-up for her unborn child after being denied entry into Queensland from NSW due to the state’s tough coronavirus border restrictions. Rosalie Stubbin is seven months pregnant and was supposed to travel to Cairns in far-north Queensland for an appointment with her GP booked for Wednesday, October 7.
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