Melbournians will be allowed to reunite with their loved ones for private gatherings earlier than planned, as the city’s lockdown officially ends on Friday after a world-record 263 days.
Fully vaccinated people who visit Tier 1 exposure sites will only need to quarantine for seven days as part of a major overhaul of the strict isolation rules.
A new 90km rail line for Melbourne being planned by the Andrews Government would cost up to $120 billion if the whole project was built underground.
And Victoria is being urged rethink Chinese investment in critical infrastructure such as the Port of Melbourne if Beijing continues its hostilities towards Australia.
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