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Backlash over sixth lockdown

AFTER Victoria was plunged into its sixth state lockdown on Thursday August 5, many politicians slammed the decision even before it was decided to lift the lockdown on Monday August 9. Premier Daniel Andrews had justified regional Victoria being locked down due to a positive case being detected in wastewater in Wangaratta. “No Victorian wants […]

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