After zero local cases for a week, Victoria eases restrictions
Minister for Health Martin Foley on Wednesday (July 7) announced restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne will be brought into line with regional Victoria, which means...
Two new local cases linked to MCG, exposure sites grow
Victoria’s COVID-19 response commander, Jeroen Weimar, on Thursday said two new cases have emerged in the state, both linked to the linked to an...
Cash support for Victorian businesses during lockdown
The Victorian Government will provide new cash grants for businesses affected by the short lockdown necessary to get ahead of the Delta strain, so...
Lockdown extended to another seven more days
Due to the current level of community transmission of coronavirus in Victoria from the recent New South Wales (NSW) incursions, the current lockdown will...
Support builds for businesses through lockdown
New support will bolster communities and businesses most affected by restrictions to drive down the fast-moving Delta strain—and protect the health and livelihoods of...
Pop-up vaccination sites for people experiencing homelessness
The Victorian Government continues to ramp up efforts to protect vulnerable Victorians from contracting COVID-19—launching pop-up vaccination clinics for people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.
Pop-up...
Lockdown lifted, masks to remain and no home gatherings
Following a reduction in community transmission of coronavirus in Victoria, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has advised that the lockdown will be lifted state-wide from...
Covid Hardship Fund included in new business support package
A new jointly funded package from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments will give Victorian small and medium businesses the extra support and confidence they...
Medicinal cannabis use and driving in the future
The Andrews Labor Government has released a report into road safety and medicinal cannabis which considered how a medicinal cannabis patients’ fitness to drive...
New vaccine appointments open up for under 60s
Thousands of appointments for the COVID-19 Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines are open for eligible Victorians over the coming month, with further available appointments set...