If we were to call it now, around 8 November we will have more to say about what those next steps are.". August 9, 2020 … To improve your experience, Flood evacuation warnings for northern NSW as extreme weather stays put, Sydney disappears under blanket of thick fog, Concern over bosses' 'no-jab-no-pay' plan for workers, For the latest news headlines on October 27, 2020, click here, PM's praise: 'Australia will only succeed if Victoria succeeds and you're succeeding', 'Very confident' of an MCG crowd at the Boxing Day Test, Regional Victoria to be opened to NSW and SA soon, 'One of the only times a 0-0 result is welcome', Victorians must still work from home if possible, November 8 restrictions could be called off if 'very high case numbers are seen', Victorian Premier to opt for something a little stronger. West Australian Premier Mark McGowan reacts to the news of Victoria reopening. THE UK has been under coronavirus restrictions for six months now - from harsh lockdown to the first summer pints, here are all the key dates in the UK's fight against COVID-19. And just to put the heel in a little more, she’s gone and highlighted the rest of the lockdown as it stands, extending through until the 25th of October. Login with your Facebookor Linkedin account, Someone Has Turned The Melb Lockdown Into A 2020 Calendar & The Visual Really Hits Different, YOU BEAUT: Dan Andrews Confirmed He Is Looking At Easing Restrictions Earlier Than Planned, Here Are Some Gifts To Get Your Mates In Lockdown If They Need Some Cheering Up Stat. The Premier said he might opt for something with a bit more kick. "I might go a little higher up the shelf," he said. It’s all we need. Follow throughout the day for key breaking news developments, coronavirus updates and livestreams from Australia and around the world. }. You've done it really tough in Melbourne and across Victoria over recent months. "Again I thank the Premier for his decision today and the Victorian government and I'm looking forward  to working together for an open Australia, one where we can all connect again and move into 2021 with a very optimistic view about our future," he said. The state capital, Melbourne, went into lockdown … "And I said right at the outset of this lockdown that Australia will only succeed if Victoria succeeds and you are succeeding. He said the easing of the lockdown in Victoria was the first step of a three-step plan to open Australia up by Christmas. Despite this, he said the daily number does not have to remain at zero. }. In that, it’s pretty much the whole fucking year and feels a bit depressing, if anything. Victoria underwent a second strict lockdown which eventually lasted almost four months. Citation: Love goes on in lockdown, but is less physical for some (2020, November 17) retrieved 12 December 2020 from https This document is subject to copyright. Melbourne’s “second lockdown” was mostly uncontroversial going in, with the exception of the order in which it was implemented. NSW has recorded one new local case. Melbourne's lockdown compares unfavourably to other wealthy democracies, many of which eased restrictions much sooner. Your web browser is no longer supported. Melbourne rejoices as lockdown ends | The Saturday Paper Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Melbourne rejoices as lockdown ends Melburnians are celebrating as they prepare to exit one of the world’s longest Covid-19 lockdowns tonight, with city residents allowed to leave their homes for any reason and a broad range of businesses permitted to reopen. Remember calendars? The only thing I’m thankful for here is that these highlighted days are mostly over the colder months, so it’s not like we’ve spent an entire summer of beach swims and sunshine inside playing video games and binge-watching TV. Well just have a bloody butchers at this one, because it puts into context just how much time we’ve spent inside over this year. Tentatively inching towards that home stretch, and maybe – just maybe – we’ll be able to have a big beer together really soon. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has congratulated Victorians after Premier Daniel Andrews announced further easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Melbourne has ended its near 4-month lockdown, allowing shops, cafes and pubs to reopen. READ MORE - Melbourne lockdown to end - key dates and restrictions to be lifted. A top secret draft for the city’s exit road map has revealed the go vernme nt’s plan to e xtend the 8pm-5am curfew an d keep re stri ctio ns o n b usinesses for an ad ditional two w eeks. And on the bright side, at least the end is kinda in our sights now, right? if (typeof siteads.queue !== 'undefined') { And then the second wave hit and it was back to bed from the start of July until now. Anthony Piovesan NCA NewsWire July 7, 2020 … A nice lighter moment in what has been a momentous press conference for Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Victoria coronavirus lockdown: Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has announced changes to Melbourne’s tough Covid restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne, including … The Premier said rules around Halloween trick-or-treating  in five days will be made tonight. (ABC News: Jarrod Fankhauser) It means hundreds of people may now have it — potentially passing it on to others — but not test positive until next week, or even the week after. From late March to the end of May – inside. In a very specific way. Cold Melbourne Victoria which just last year it's hard to believe was rated the world's second most liveable city is emerging from 112 days of some of the most restrictive lockdown … Look, it’s all good and important that we as a state have crushed it with this second wave, going all-in together (well, like 99% of us) to flatten that curve back down, but you can’t look at this and tell me it isn’t absolutely soul-crushing. Posted 7 Jul July 2020 Tue Tuesday 7 Jul July 2020 at 8:24am, updated 7 Jul July 2020 Tue Tuesday 7 Jul July 2020 at 10:14pm These rules come into effect for Melbourne from 11:59pm Sunday 19 October. As of 14 December 2020 "Now is … Melbourne, Australia’s second-largest city, emerged from its 111-day hibernation with a mix of euphoria and caution. siteads.queue.push( {"site":"pedestriantv","pagetype":"article","ad_type":"article","sec":"online","amp":false,"article":"melbourne 2020 lockdown calendar really hits different","article-tags":["Victoria","Melbourne","Calendar","2020","Lockdowns","Written-Off Year"],"native":["null"],"paid":"true","has_jw_player":"false","ad_location":"out-of-page-mobile","targeting":{"ptv-pos":2},"provider":"google-dfp","element_id":"ad-slot_out-of-page-mobile_section-index-765059425"} ); "If you can work from home, you must work from home," Mr Andrews said. "A big shout out to everybody in Melbourne and across Victoria this afternoon… with the easing of restrictions across so many different parts of your life you'll be able to get on with now," Mr Morrison said in a video message. People queue outside a Centrelink office in Preston, Melbourne, 23 March 2020. Restrictions on travel between Melbourne and regional Victoria will be lifted from November 8, with a 25-kilometre (15-mile) travel radius for city residents also set to be removed the same day. Victorian residents who can work from home must continue to do so until at least November 8. And mates, oh my good lord it hurts. news.com.au July 23, 2020 11:54am Video Image What Victorians can and can't do under new lockdown restrictions New restrictions have been put in place for Victorians in the Melbourne … Melbourne lockdown lifted after zero new virus cases recorded AFP / Oct 26, 2020, 15:50 IST Facebook Twitter Linkedin EMail AA + Text Size Small Medium Large Up Next Melbourne lockdown … Melbourne, Australia, Ends Its Lockdown After 111 Days The city recorded zero new coronavirus cases on Monday, for the first time since June. Mr Morrison said now Victoria can reopen, the focus will be on keeping the state safely open. - Explainer: Shopping centres, food courts, and beauty salons can reopen from Wednseday in Melbourne - what can you do? siteads.queue.push( {"site":"pedestriantv","pagetype":"article","ad_type":"article","sec":"online","amp":false,"article":"melbourne 2020 lockdown calendar really hits different","article-tags":["Victoria","Melbourne","Calendar","2020","Lockdowns","Written-Off Year"],"native":["null"],"paid":"true","has_jw_player":"false","ad_location":"mobile-mrec","targeting":{"ptv-pos":"2"},"provider":"google-dfp","element_id":"ad-slot_mobile-mrec_section-index-495403070"} ); Until then, everyone else: send us treats. The very first question fielded by Mr Andrews from the press was "Can you confirm you are saying we can finally get on the beers?". If the trend we are seeing now continues, and it doesn't have to be zero every single day between now and the eighth, that is not the strategy we are after.". Public gatherings limited to a maximum of two people Initially proposed to end on 13 September, Melbourne officially exited Stage 4 lockdown on 28 October 2020 after 112 days, concluding the longest COVID-19 related lockdown period noted globally as of October 2020. if (typeof siteads.queue !== 'undefined') { As of today, we've been under restrictions for 164 days and stay at home directions for 124 days. Covid 19 coronavirus: Melbourne lockdown to end on October 28 26 Oct, 2020 05:23 AM 3 minutes to read Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said from 11.59pm tomorrow Melbourne will … The payment will remain in place for six months. Auto news: BMW i8 production to end in April - caradvice.com.au. The wave ended with zero new cases being recorded on 26 October. "Now, of course there's a lot further to go and there are a lot more decisions.". For the latest news headlines on October 27, 2020, click here. The greater Melbourne area entered a … "I don't know how big it will be but they will be a crowd there," Mr Andrews said. After more than 100 days in lockdown, Premier Daniel Andrews has today announced the following changes to the restrictions and rules that Victorians have had to live by. The second wave, though largely localised to Melbourne, was much more widespread and deadlier than the first; at its peak, the state had over 7,000 active cases. There has been a significant announcement which will see a number of Melbourne lockdown restrictions eased. June was a nice time, where we could go to the pub for two hours, and play sports, and see friends. "These changes will occur. "Barring a day where we have, or a series of days we have very high case numbers, then we will make these changes," he said. siteads.queue.push( {"site":"pedestriantv","pagetype":"article","ad_type":"article","sec":"online","amp":false,"article":"melbourne 2020 lockdown calendar really hits different","article-tags":["Victoria","Melbourne","Calendar","2020","Lockdowns","Written-Off Year"],"native":["null"],"paid":"true","has_jw_player":"false","ad_location":"mobile-mrec","targeting":{"ptv-pos":"1"},"provider":"google-dfp","element_id":"ad-slot_mobile-mrec_section-index-3604371771"} ); Mr Andrews said there is no guarantee the easing of restrictions on November 8 will occur if Victoria sees days of "very high case numbers". Other events, such as Halloween and the Melbourne Cup, are being "finalised" in the next 48 hours. Britain's lockdown started on March 23; you could enjoy a warm pint at a British pub by July 4. Prepare yourselves, this one hits different – and not in a good way. Melbourne, On COVID-19 Lockdown, Reports Record Case Count July 16, 20204:27 AM ET Welcome to the 9News.com.au live blog for Monday, October 26. Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has also offered his praise to Victorians after their harsh lockdown restrictions were again eased. And just to put the heel in a little more, she’s gone and highlighted the rest of the lockdown as it stands, extending through until the 25th of October. Melbourne’s strict coronavirus lockdown could be extended by another two weeks, according to bombshell leaked documents. if (typeof siteads.queue !== 'undefined') { Premier Daniel Andrews has hinted that regional Victoria will be opened up to residents of New South Wales and South Australia before metropolitan Melbourne. "But for now, I just want to say thank you and congratulations. Thank you for joining us for another day covering new developments in the COVID-19 pandemic and the day's breaking news. 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