COVID restrictions

  • Outbreak grows as MP calls for ring of steel return

    The State Government has refused to rule out an extension to the current lockdown or a “ring of steel” metropolitan border as the state’s COVID outbreak grows.

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  • COVID compliance crackdown

    Local businesses could now cop on-the-spot fines of $1652 for failing to meet contact tracing requirements.

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  • Victoria imposes travel restrictions amid QLD outbreak

    The Victorian Government has declared parts of Queensland and New South Wales as COVID hotspots and is warning residents to rethink travel plans to the northern states.

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  • Restrictions might come down

    Premier Daniel Andrews will announce today whether COVID restrictions will ease further following a five-day snap lockdown earlier this month.

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  • Lockdown ends at midnight

    Victoria’s state-wide lockdown will end at midnight tonight, Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed.

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  • Andrews backs Avalon quarantine, as Victoria waits for restrictions announcement

    The Victorian Government is planning a restructured international quarantine model that could see Avalon Airport host a dedicated facility, Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed, while he will announce today whether Victoria will exit its lockdown at midnight as planned.

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  • “Disproportionate” regional response criticised

    A Colac district state MP has slammed the Victorian Government’s decision to introduce a state-wide lockdown following a Melbourne COVID-19 outbreak.

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  • Businesses call for bailouts after snap lockdown

    Colac Chamber of Commerce is demanding the State Government compensates local businesses following a snap five-day lockdown forced them to close with almost zero notice.

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