Extra 1000 ADF troops headed to Victoria Tuesday July 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Greg Hunt also announced 5 million face masks would be released from the national medical stockpile to support Victoria, with 4 million to go to…
Halton to lead hotel quarantine review Friday July 10, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Following the national cabinet's Friday meeting, Scott Morrison said Jane Halton — who is currently a national COVID-19 commissioner — would be working with the…
Melbourne to lock down from Wednesday night Wednesday July 8, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health Residents from metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire may leave their homes for four reasons only, from midnight tonight.
Vic-NSW border to close, Justice department to employ sacked Qantas workers Monday July 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The closure will be enforced on the NSW side, so as not to be a drain on resources that are very much focused on fighting…
Vic Health deputy secretary to have responsibilities stripped amid state’s second COVID-19 wave Monday July 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The move follows Premier Daniel Andrews' announcement of a judicial review into the hotel quarantine system after a number of coronavirus cases in the community…
Opinion: China is Victoria’s greatest two-way trading partner — and it favours China almost four to one Monday June 1, 2020 By John Fitzgerald Editors' Picks Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says his decision to sign on to China’s Belt and Road Initiative will help Victoria attract foreign direct investment and promote…
National cabinet to announce ‘clear roadmap’ out of COVID-19, Hunt says Thursday May 7, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Despite national cabinet planning to announce a roadmap for easing social restrictions around the country on Friday, the states and territories will make their own…
Vic health officer did not breach VPS code of conduct with Captain Cook tweet, review found Wednesday May 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Liberal MP James Newbury had referred the tweet to the VPSC, alleging it had undermined public confidence. Following an investigation, acting VPS commissioner Julia Griffith…
Vic ramps up COVID-19 testing while other states ease restrictions Tuesday April 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Australian Capital Territory Victoria hopes to test up to 100,000 people for coronavirus over the next two weeks in preparation for the potential easing of restrictions, while the…
Victorian Public Service to be ‘fast and agile’ under new Crisis Council of Cabinet Monday April 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Crisis Council of Cabinet will be he state government's central decision-making hub for all matters related to COVID-19, such as implementing National Cabinet decisions.
COVID-19: Vic prepares for ‘worst case scenario’ with $1.3b health sector boost Wednesday April 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Victorian government will inject $1.3 billion into its health system in preparation for the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. The funds will secure an…
States and territories implement measures for latest gathering restrictions Tuesday March 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The federal government’s new restrictions on gatherings has come into effect, with states and territories taking different approaches to enforce it.
Payments available for Victorian public servants who work from home Friday March 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Victorian public servants who are working from home will receive funds for home office expenses, under a new policy.
COVID-19: Tas to close borders, Vic boosts health sector Thursday March 19, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Queensland Tasmanian will close its borders, Queensland is granting its chief health officer stronger powers, and Victorian is boosting its health system with $437 million, all in…
Casey council forced to grant paid leave to overseas colleague at centre of IBAC probe Thursday February 6, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News City of Casey councillor Sam Aziz has been granted extended paid leave while in Egypt, despite facing allegations that he had received bribes from a…
