Tag: victoria

‘Open for All’: New Business Directory Launches Today for Vaxxed and Unvaxxed Customers

A new online directory featuring businesses keen to stay open for all customers—vaccinated or not—has launched today in Australia. Volunteers behind the “Open For All” initiative say hundreds of businesses have signed up over a two-week period, noting a significant uptake from customer-facing industries, including health and fitness, hair and beauty, trades, and B2B business…


Man Injured in Australian Earthquake

A man was injured while performing building work during Victoria’s largest earthquake in history, as emergency services warn there may be more aftershocks. The magnitude 5.9 quake hit about 9.15 a.m. on Wednesday, with the epicentre between Mansfield and Rawson in the state’s northeast. The 10km deep earthquake – the biggest in the state since…


Reopening Plan a ‘Roadblock’ for Business: Victorian Chamber of Commerce

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce has criticised the state government’s roadmap out of lockdown, calling it a “roadblock” to prosperity. This follows an announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews, who said lockdowns would remain in place until 70 percent of Victorians over 16 are fully vaccinated, which is expected to occur by Oct. 26. At that…


Victorian Government Unveils Its Roadmap to Lift Lockdown

Melbourne’s controversial curfew will be scrapped, with people able to travel up to 25 kilometres and have a beer outside the pub once 70 percent of Victorians aged over 16 are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But the most substantial changes to the state’s restrictions will not be made until 80 percent of people are immunised,…


Vic Govt Announces ‘Compliance Blitz’ on Construction Industry

The Victorian state government has announced a four-week “compliance blitz” across construction sites following an increase in industry-linked CCP virus cases. Vaccination uptake will also be prioritised with the state opening four vaccination centres for construction workers over the next two weeks, treasurer Tim Pallas announced on Sept. 13. This follows previous calls from industry…


Victoria Reports 450 New COVID-19 Infections

Victoria has reported 450 new cases of COVID-19, which is the highest number of daily cases in the latest outbreak. The figures released on Saturday captured statistics for the 24 hours up to midnight. Of the 450 infections, 75 have been linked to known cases and outbreaks. More than 42,760 COVID-19 tests were taken during…


Matthew Guy Returns as Victorian Opposition Leader

Matthew Guy has been elected unopposed as opposition leader in the Australian state of Victoria after a Victorian Liberal party room spill motion to replace Michael O’Brien on Tuesday morning. The party room vote, which saw Guy elected 20-11, took place at Victorian Liberals headquarters prior to the state’s Parliament resuming sitting after the state’s…


Australian State Bans Public Display of Nazi Symbols

Victoria will be the first Australian state to ban public displays of Nazi symbols, including the Nazi swastika, under proposed changes that are set to expand the state’s anti-vilification laws. The state government confirmed the move on Sept. 2 with legislation expected to be introduced into the Victorian parliament during the first half of 2022….


Australian Critical Care Nurse Afraid COVID-19 Outbreak Could Overwhelm Medical Sector

A nursing manager is worried a rise in COVID-19 cases could overwhelm Victoria’s Intensive Care Units (ICU) unless vaccination rates increase. “Last year we managed a large portion of our acutely unwell patients within the ward setting, but I’m worried that, [Delta strain] being more contagious, our ICU beds will quickly be utilised, and we’ll…


Victoria Records 64 New COVID-19 Cases

Victoria has added 64 new COVID-19 infections to its caseload, 28 of them involving community exposure. Health authorities say 49 of the cases are linked to current outbreaks and 36 were in quarantine throughout their infectious period. The state now has more than 700 active cases. Victoria managed to administer 35,753 vaccine doses in the 24…