Tag: Victorian Premier
Victoria sees biggest rise in COVID-19 cases in 2 months
Victoria recorded 75 new coronavirus cases on Monday, its largest increase over a 24 hour period in months. Australia's second most populous state is now considering reimposing social distancing restrictions. Of those, 14 were...
Melbourne back in Coronavirus lockdown as new Covid-19 cases spike
Australians fatigued by months of coronavirus lockdown face being forced back indoors as Victoria battles a second wave of COVID-19 infections. The unexpected spike in Australia's second most populous state risks other states refusing to...
Four more Victorian schools close after being exposed to coronavirus
Four more Victorian schools will close for deep cleans after being exposed to coronavirus. On Saturday, the state’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton confirmed two teachers and one students from different schools were...
Victoria reintroduces Coronavirus restrictions as cases spike
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has announced a return of coronavirus restrictions after the state recorded 25 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, the biggest increase in two months. "Since April … half of all of...
ALP Minister Adem Somyurek sacked from cabinet: Premier office
Victorian government minister and factional powerbroker Adem Somyurek has been sacked from cabinet, Premier Daniel Andrews says. Right faction warlord Adem Somyurek has been sacked from the cabinet after being named at the...
Victoria to reopen cafes and restaurants from June 1
Victorians will be able to eat and drink inside restaurants, cafes and pubs again from June 1 as the state eases coronavirus restrictions. Premier Daniel Andrews said hospitality venues would have to follow strict physical...
Victorian schools will begin to reopen from May 26
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has just announced a return to school from May 25 with all students back by June 9. Here are the key dates: On May 25, a pupil-free day; On...
Victorian Govt announces Coronavirus payments for international students
The Victorian Government has announced it will provide one-off relief payments of up to $1,100 for international students who have lost work during the coronavirus pandemic and cannot access federal social support...