Lorne’s famous Pier to Pub ocean swim and Mountain to Surf run have been canned amid rising Covid-19 cases, both now virtual events. Dozens of African Australians have been drafted into Victoria’s police force in a bid to break down tensions between police and minority communities. Restrictions are actively being considered by health experts, as the number of Covid infections across Victoria continues to soar. Victoria’s commercial kangaroo cull numbers will be increased by a third this year.

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