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Victoria Plunged Into 5-Day Lockdown

"A short, sharp, circuit breaker," Daniel Andrews said.
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Melbourne Residents 'Paranoid' Australian Open Could Become 'Superspreader Event'

Despite authorities approving the tennis tournament to go ahead, some locals fear a lockdown is looming.
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Perth In Lockdown After Hotel Security Guard Tests Positive

The Western Australian capital goes into lockdown until Friday.
By Byron Kaye, Reuters

Brisbane Plunges Into Strict 3-Day Lockdown, Masks Mandatory

'If we do not do this now, it could end up being a 30-day lockdown' Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said on Friday.
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England Goes Into Third Lockdown With All Schools To Close Immediately

Boris Johnson orders people to stay at home until February 15 as Covid cases surge to highest level yet.
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South Australia Plunged Into 6-Day Complete Lockdown. Here’s What’s Shutting.

Premier Steven Marshall called it a "pause" to stay ahead of the virus.
By Swati Pandey, Reuters

Matt Lucas Hilariously Rips Boris Johnson's Second Lockdown Press Conference Efforts

The comedian couldn’t resist having a dig at the UK PM for being two hours late to his own press call.
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Melbourne Finally Handballs Kids Back To Teachers – The True Champions Of Lockdown

The months of lockdown have blurred into one drawn-out restless night for Melbourne parents. Here's what we’ve learnt.
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Yes, We've Been On Holiday In The Pandemic – Don't Shame Us

Covid-19 has thrown a spanner in people's travels plans – but does that mean we should judge people who are having a holiday?
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Scores Arrested At Anti-Lockdown Protests In Melbourne

Police in Victoria arrested 74 people and fined 176 for breaching public health orders.
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