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Victorian Inquiry Recommends Ban on Nazi Symbols

Displaying symbols of Nazi ideology could be banned in the Australian state of Victoria following a parliamentary inquiry into the state’s anti-vilification laws. The potential ban would include the Nazi swastika, but it was not clear from the report whether this would encompass its use by Eastern faith groups which for thousands of years have…


Cancer Undiagnosed in Victoria Amid Pandemic

Experts are concerned Victoria will see a future “cancer spike” due to missed diagnoses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of Victorians have missed cancer diagnoses amid the coronavirus pandemic, with experts concerned the state will see a future “cancer spike.” Data published by the Cancer Council Victoria in the Medical Journal of Australia on Monday…


Victoria to Ban Many Single-Use Plastics

Disposable plastic straws, cutlery, and containers will soon be banned in Victoria in a state government crackdown on single-use plastics. Victorian Health Minister Lily D’Ambrosio on Saturday announced specific single-use plastic items would be phased out and banned by 2023. Plastic straws, drink stirrers, plates and polystyrene containers and cups are in the firing line….


Australian Belt and Road Deal Expected to Be Ripped up in Weeks

Beijing’s Belt and Road deal with the Australian state government of Victoria looks set to be torn up in weeks as the deadline for the states’ to inform the federal government of all foreign agreements draws nearer. Speaking to the Herald Sun, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he saw no benefit to Victoria’s deal with…


Victoria Emerges From Five-Day Lockdown

Victorians are emerging from their latest five-day lockdown, but authorities are prepared for more positive coronavirus cases. Victoria’s five-day “circuit breaker” lockdown has ended but authorities have warned more positive coronavirus cases linked to the Holiday Inn outbreak could emerge. From Thursday, schools, offices, restaurants and shops will be able to reopen, and people will be allowed to…


Victoria Fast-Tracking Regional Recycling

Victoria has injected $20 million to fast-track regional recycling infrastructure as they work towards implementing a new four-bin system that separates household waste into rubbish, recycling, glass, and green waste. “We are revolutionising recycling across Victoria. By separating household waste into four categories, we’re making the most of the material and making sure we reduce…


Billionaire Businessmen Offer to Build Quarantine Camps in Australia

Two Australian states with the support of two of the country’s wealthiest men are pushing for purpose-built CCP virus quarantine facilities to be developed outside of Queensland’s and Victoria’s capital cities. The move comes amid a push by the Labor states for the federal government to take over the quarantine system after the Queensland government called…


Billionaire Businessmen Offer to Build Quarantine Facilities in Australia

Two Australian states with the support of two of the country’s wealthiest men are pushing for purpose-built CCP virus quarantine facilities to be developed outside of Queensland’s and Victoria’s capital cities. The move comes amid a push by the Labor states for the federal government to take over the quarantine system after the Queensland government called…


Snap 5-Day Victoria Lockdown Bleeding Businesses Dry

Victorian businesses are reeling from the state’s third COVID-19 lockdown in less than 12 months, with one Melbourne restaurant owner left $35,000 out of pocket. The coffers of Toorak’s Bistro Thierry have been bled dry as the French eatery remains closed because of the state’s five-day “circuit breaker.” Owner Thierry Cornevin says the two previous shutdowns cost…


Victoria Records 2 New Local COVID-19 Cases

The Australian state of Victoria has recorded two new locally acquired cases of coronavirus, both linked to the Holiday Inn outbreak. The state’s health department on Tuesday confirmed the state recorded four new COVID-19 cases—the other two in hotel quarantine—on the fourth day of its five-day “circuit breaker” lockdown. Almost 24,000 people were tested for…