Tag: Victoria

The Foo fighters will be one of the first international musicians to perform in Australia since the pandemic began in early March 2020.

Victoria has issued a code brown for doctors to focus on the more critical cases of Omicron amid the surge to take off pressure.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will be able to declare a pandemic with the new bill. Thanks to majority government rule.

Just a week after vaccinations were called mandatory in Queensland, Victorian nurses might be losing their jobs if they go against the current Public Health Act.

Victoria's new laws are under fire as some believe these laws reflect abuse of power.

Wild weather storms will affect those with hay fever and asthma conditions.

Victoria is expected to participate in the most anticipated event of the year.

The National Earthquake Alerts Centre has detected approximately 30 aftershocks in the month following the quake and remains vigilant.

Royal Automobile Club survey finds people want to do more intrastate and interstate trips than they did before Covid.

Would-be home buyers who meet the financial thresholds will require only a small deposit and won’t have to pay Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance.

Premier announces a joint State-Commonwealth rafts of grants to continue supporting small and medium businesses in the state.

From 30 September, Victorians ‘trapped’ in Sydney and the ACT can come home if they’re vaccinated.

No major disruptions to road, rail and tram networks. But psychologist warns of possible distress to those who experienced the ‘quake.

This week, Victoria City Hall will be lit up in pink in support of healthcare workers.

After two weeks of restrictions, another two weeks of lockdown has kicked in for metro Melbourne. Nightly curfew from 9pm.

Organisation says situation in the state is heart-breaking and warns businesses can’t be ‘switched on and off at random like a lightbulb’.

State locked down last night after several new infections were detected and traces of virus were found in wastewater in regional Vic.

As the struggle to contain the virus continues in NSW, three areas in the central west are in lockdown. Victoria extends for seven days.

Snap lockdown to last until Tuesday as authorities say this outbreak is moving more quickly than previously seen in Victoria.

Council on the NSW-Victoria border says its businesses are desperate due to lockdown decisions taken by State Governments.

Melbournites finally get a break as the State Government eases their restrictions to be in line with those of regional Victoria.

Many of the city’s current restrictions are being eased, but travel remains a no-no and home visits aren’t allowed.

As Melbourne suffers further lockdown, the Federal Government has promised a ‘disaster payment’ for some workers. Businesses may also get help.

As the city readies for another grim week of lockdown, at least one business body wants a targeted JobKeeper program reintroduced.

This comes as additional vaccines have been allocated to Victoria as the state renews their push for vaccinations.

Dismayed retail body believes the seven-day lockdown will cost the state over a billion dollars in lost retail trade alone.

Government is expecting businesses and consumers to cough up more money, but not creating its own efficiencies, says employer organisation.

Pending tax increases on property by the Victorian Government would dent many people’s home-ownership dreams, property body says.

As central business districts struggle due to so many people working from home, Melbourne has a plan to lure them back – at least on Fridays.

Consignment worth $80.7-million was found hidden in thousands of canola oil bottles sent from Mexico to Melbourne.

Accused is one of four Malaysian nationals now in custody for drug-importation offences in Victoria.

Victoria’s Government and Finance Sector Union echo Reserve Bank Governor’s concern that credit card interest rates are frequently excessive.

The latest round of the Regional Travel Voucher Scheme saw 50,000 vouchers taken in under four minutes by travel-hungry Victorians.

Government decision to allow Victorian office workers to return will create a more ‘normal and efficient’ environment, say employers.

Once-grim future for the massive aluminium plant in Portland is much brighter following a deal with energy retailers and Government.

Brimbank, which has seven of Victoria’s top 20 gambling venues, says pokey losses have surged at a time when community is hard-hit by job cuts.

Federal Government inaction and baffling new tax in Victoria are all helping to keep local uptake below much of the developed world.

Around 50,000 businesses in the state are set to benefit from the scheme targeting the sectors hardest hit by the recent five-day lockdown.

Experts estimate WA’s recent five-day snap lockdown may have cost $500-million. Given Victoria’s size, its loss will surely be far higher.

But it has tightened its entry requirements, with new arrivals from Victoria required to self-isolate at home for five days.

Rising infections from quarantine hotel at Melbourne Airport worry SA health authorities, who have banned travellers from the Victorian capital.

A ground-breaking Victorian initiative that uses dogs to support children and other vulnerable people testifying in court is being expanded.

Grants are intended to support the next steps in the region’s long-term economic recovery after last season’s bushfires.

As the summer bushfire season looms, Tasmania has more than doubled its fleet of pre-positioned firefighting aircraft.

Thirty-six-year old had a hatred for ‘Muslims and lefties’ and planned to use explosives to attack two venues in Melbourne.

Despite the easing of lockdown regulations in Victoria, many people remain unhappy at some of the restrictions and also have other concerns.

Most restrictions end at midnight tonight. But masks stay indefinitely and the regional Victoria-city border stays until 8 November.

Whether celebrating or drowning their sorrows after the game, fans will be under surveillance to ensure virus restrictions aren’t ignored.

Residents of most parts of regional Victoria likely to be given quarantine-free entry from November – providing virus cases remain low.

Premier says decision is based on medical advice, but strong economic benefits will also be very welcome.