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World’s most locked down city enjoys further freedoms

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4 years ago

October 29, 2021

Australia’s second largest city is set to enjoy further freedoms following an easing of restrictions

Melbourne and the rest of Victoria will welcome in a whole new bunch of freedoms today as the state reaches its 80 percent double dose vaccination milestone.

From 6pm Friday local time, the border between regional Victoria and the city of Melbourne will be dropped.

Melbourne has been cut off from the rest of the state since early August in what was originally poised to be a 7-day lockdown, but stretched for more than 70 days.

Just last week, the city’s strict lockdown was lifted following the 70 percent double dose vaccine target being met.

Meanwhile, several other restrictions are also being eased with gyms and non-essential retail opening up with density limits, caps on patrons within hospitality venues increased and face masks no longer mandatory outside.

Traffic is also likely to be heavy across Melbourne on Friday evening as residents depart for the country with tourism and hospitality operators thrilled for an influx of customers.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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21 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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