Men’s Vic Open has extra incentive
THE Vic Open tees off tomorrow (Thursday, February 10), and there's an extra incentive on offer for the top three finishers on the men's...
Golden day for Jakara Anthony
NEW Olympic champion Jakara Anthony has taken women's moguls into a new league after crushing the competition to end Australia's 12-year Winter Olympics gold...
Geelong to host Phoenix-Victory Cup semi
Wellington Phoenix's historic FFA Cup semi-final against Melbourne Victory will be held in Geelong on Saturday, January 29. Football Australia confirmed the date on Wednesday,...
Victoria mandates third COVID-19 dose for some workers
THOUSANDS of Victoria's essential workers have until February 12 to get their COVID-19 vaccine booster, under a new state government mandate. New pandemic orders that...
Density restrictions to be reintroduced
RESTRICTIONS on the number of people allowed in cafes, bars and restaurants are returning to Victoria after the state recorded 21,997 new COVID-19 cases. Density...
Rapid antigen tests to be free for some
THE National Cabinet has agreed to provide free rapid antigen tests to more than six million Australians who are concessional card holders, but Prime...
Victoria to bring back indoor masks
MASKS will become mandatory in all indoor venues outside of the home for Victorians eight years and over, in a bid to curtail rising...
Victoria gives unvaccinated some freedoms
The Victorian Government will ditch some of its COVID-19 mandatory vaccination rules, as the state records 1,405 new cases and three deaths. Victorians will no...
Western United extend ALM winning streak
A goal in the 50th minute from Connor Pain has continued Western United's bright patch of form in a 1-0 A-League Men win over...
“Bright day” as Victoria’s restrictions to ease
VICTORIA has recorded 1,656 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths, as the state prepares for further restrictions to ease. The health department today...
Victoria to tighten vaccine medical exemptions
VICTORIA will tighten rules around medical exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination, after people were caught doctor shopping. Today (Thursday, October 28) is the state's deadliest...
Victoria’s COVID-19 cases begin to “plateau”
Victoria's daily COVID-19 case numbers have reached a "plateau", health authorities say, two days before a further easing of restrictions. The state recorded another 1,534...
Social media crackdown to protect children
The Morrison government has announced proposed laws designed to protect children online through a crackdown on social media giants. Children aged under 16 would need...
Final Indigenous vax push as Victoria reopens
VICTORIA is embarking on a final push to get Indigenous residents vaccinated against COVID-19 as Melbourne prepares to reunite with the regions. Vaccination programs will...
COVID cases expected to surge as lockdown ends
VICTORIANS have been warned COVID-19 case numbers could hit fresh highs as Melbourne reopens after its sixth lockdown. With stay-at-home orders repealed from today (Friday,...
Spiranovic’s journey comes full circle
Sixteen years after Matthew Spiranovic first turned out for Melbourne Victory as a spikey-haired teenager in a baggy kit, he can't wait to do...
COVID-19 restrictions saved hundreds of lives
Grants to support Victorian businesses trading outdoors
BUSINESSES and councils can apply for a share in a $54.5 million fund to move towards outdoor trading as Victoria emerges from its sixth...
Victoria to relax border restrictions with NSW
FULLY vaccinated people from NSW will be allowed to enter Victoria without quarantining from next week, as the southern state recorded 2,179 new COVID-19...
Victorian COVID cases surge, but yet to reach peak
VICTORIA'S COVID-19 outbreak may not yet have reached its peak despite case numbers surging above 2,000 infections, but the state will still open up...
Victoria opens all COVID vaccines to over 60s
VICTORIANS aged over 60 will be able to get any COVID-19 vaccine, including Pfizer and Moderna, at all of the the state's vaccination hubs. Health...
Masks for Victorian schoolkids as COVID cases soar
VICTORIAN children in Grades 3 to 6 will eventually have to wear face masks to class in an effort to lower COVID-19 transmission as...
$500m fund to help Victorian homebuyers
The Victorian government is launching a $500 million fund to help about 3000 people buy their own home. The Victorian Homebuyer Fund will be available...
Victoria pop-ups to boost disability vaccinations
VICTORIA will establish 10 dedicated COVID-19 vaccination pop-up hubs in hotspots to boost coverage among people with disabilities. The state government has pledged $5 million...