Victoria has begun its fourth lockdown amid concerns about a third COVID-19 wave in the state.

Qantas is considering incentives to encourage more people to get vaccinated with a program likely to include flight vouchers, frequent flyer points or status credits.

In sport, the AFL's blockbuster Friday night match between the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne will be played in an empty Marvel Stadium, with spectators banned because of Covid.

And in entertainment news, Friends stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer have revealed their TV romance almost spilt over into real life.

During the show's reunion special, the pair revealed they developed strong feelings for each other while filming the series, but one of them was always in a relationship.