Victoria dips under 1000 active cases
Victoria has dropped under 1000 active COVID-19 cases for the first time since early July.
Finally, some relief
This week's announcement of a move to the third step for regional Victoria brought a mixture of celebration, confusion, relief and frustration.
Step three for regional Victoria
More than one million Victorians can now go to the the pub, see some family and friends, play sport and leave the house other than for four reasons, as restrictions for regional Victorians were eased at 11.59pm on Wednesday.
Local gyms are left in limbo as regions move to step three
Sale gym owner Stephen Kiely has spent a lifetime keeping fit and strong, so when he found himself crumbling emotionally after the 'second wave' of restrictions came in on August 6, it shook him to the core.
Hospitality still suffers under third step
Gippsland hospitality businesses will be condemned to another two months of tightly restricted activity that won't be enough for many to survive, according to a local MP.
CGH planning to ramp up elective surgery under step three
Central Gippsland Health is already planning the ramping up elective surgery in the wake of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
New fine for Melburnians holidaying in regional Victoria
Melburnians planning to sneak into regional Victoria to take advantage of relaxed restrictions will be slapped with a $4957 fine, under a new offence introduced on Wednesday night.
Man charged with drug offences following vehicle check
A man has been a charged with drug offences, while a woman may be charged, following a routine vehicle check.
Police impound man’s car for second time in a month
A 19-year-old Stratford man had his car impounded for a second time in a month after his vehicle was involved in a collision.
Regional Victoria to take next step out of restrictions
Regional Victoria will take the next step out of coronavirus restrictions at midnight on Wednesday night.
Home invasion in Maffra
Wellington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an aggravated home invasion which occurred in Maffra on Saturday.
Beauty therapists wait for news on step three
Local beauty and nail salon operators could hardly dare to breathe when Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled a U-turn in his coronavirus restrictions 'roadmap' plan on Saturday.
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