CMO says Omicron subvariant ‘not cause for concern’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022
COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in the one place — as it happened Get up to speed on the latest coronavirus news happening across the country. ABC News · Jan 30, 2022
Homes flooded at Rutherglen and Chiltern after storms hit Victoria's north-east Residents in Victoria's north-east have woken to flooded homes and a car stuck in a sinkhole after storms dumped torrential rain across the region overnight. ABC News · Jan 29, 2022
Victoria records 20 COVID-19 deaths and 10,589 cases as hospitalisations fall to 889 There are 889 COVID-19 patients in Victorian hospitals, down from 953 on Saturday. The state has recorded 10,589 new infections. ABC News · Jan 29, 2022
NT chief minister says Omicron ‘too infectious’ for lockdowns to work as nation records at least 88 Covid deaths – As it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2022
COVID updates: Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia — as it happened The latest information about the coronavirus pandemic from across Australia and the globe — as it happened. ABC News · Jan 29, 2022
Victorian prison staff feared $250,000 religious chaplaincy program could endanger volunteers Government employing faith-based chaplains also a possible breach of guidelines, review finds The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2022
COVID-19 deaths remain at near record highs amid vaccination warning NSW records its deadliest day of the COVID pandemic as Victorian officials warn double vaccination is no longer enough for many people. The New Daily · Jan 29, 2022
Vic virus trends a reason to hope: Andrews Victoria has recorded 10,589 new COVID-19 cases and 20 virus-related deaths as authorities investigate several cases of an Omicron sub-variant. AAP · Jan 29, 2022
Vic detects 'handful' son of Omicron cases Victoria's COVID-19 Commander Jeroen Weimar says a "handful" of Omicron sub-variant cases have been detected in the state. AAP · Jan 28, 2022
Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations at 953 as state reports 31 deaths, 12,250 new infections Victorian COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar says the COVID-19 pandemic is evolving and people need to get boosted to dramatically reduce their risk of ending up in hospital due to Omicron. ABC News · Jan 28, 2022
Wild weather clean-up begins in Victoria Thousands of Victorians are without power and many have sought assistance from the state's emergency service, after storms caused heavy rain and flooding. AAP · Jan 28, 2022
NSW has deadliest day of pandemic; widespread flooding causes damage – as it happened NSW records 49 Covid deaths, Victoria 31, Queensland 12 and South Australia five. This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022
COVID updates: Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia — as it happened Get up to speed with all the coronavirus news from across Australia — as it happened. ABC News · Jan 28, 2022
ABC News · Jan 28, 2022 SES continues clean-up as wild weather recedes from parts of Victoria Severe thunderstorms are expected to lash eastern parts of the state on Saturday as Victoria continues the mop-up after days of wild weather.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022 ‘Colonial document’: Victorian justice department reports raise concerns about welfare of Indigenous young people Independent review into ‘serious problem with systemic racism’ needed to safeguard Aboriginal Victorians, critics say
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022 ‘They text each other all the time’: Perrottet and Andrews embrace the benefits of a united front The close relationship between the New South Wales and Victorian premiers is a jarring shift from the political pandemic theatre of the last two years
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022 Victorian coroner to investigate deaths of children who were repeatedly reported as at-risk Inquest will examine how child protection handled reports made about four children aged between six months and 13 years old
Nottingham Post · Jan 28, 2022 Menwear retailer announces plans to open new store in Nottingham's Victoria Centre It will be selling formal and casual wear
ABC News · Jan 28, 2022 Melburnians rescued from cars trapped in floodwaters as storms dump rain across Victoria Emergency services receive more than 1,000 calls for help, with work to continue throughout the night after heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
ABC News · Jan 28, 2022 Police in Echuca, Newcastle concerned by reports of needle spiking nearly 1,000km apart Police in Victoria and NSW have raised concerns about the insidious criminal activity of needle spiking, with recent reports affecting women at venues in Echuca and Newcastle.
The New Daily · Jan 28, 2022 Optimism for battered hospital system, despite Australia’s deadliest day State health authorities are hopeful relief is looming for hospitals battered by Australia's deadly Omicron outbreak, with signs it is beginning to ease.
Pedestrian.tv · Jan 28, 2022 Batten Down The Hatches, Another Big Storm Is Ripping Across Victoria This Arvo Don't take risks on treacherous roads...
AAP · Jan 27, 2022 Vic's 39 COVID deaths a 'significant loss' Victoria has reported 39 more deaths in people with COVID-19, the highest daily toll since the second wave in 2020.
ABC News · Jan 27, 2022 Victorian hospitalisations at 988 as state records 39 further deaths and 12,755 new cases It is the highest number of deaths reported in a daily update during the current wave, and the biggest daily increase since 59 deaths were reported on September 4 in 2020.