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Here is your daily roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Australia.

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Victoria on track to drop ring of steel despite four new cases
 
Melbourne is on track to be reunited with regional Victoria on November 9 despite four new COVID-19 cases today. Two of the new cases could be false p...
 



 



  State budget to ‘kickstart’ economy
 
The state budget will be delivered on November 24, with treasurer Tim Pallas saying it will help the Victorian economy recovery from the coronavirus p...
 



 



  Premier still puzzled after road map leaking ‘witch hunt’
 
Premier Daniel Andrews still doesn’t know if a public servant accused of leaking his road map to ease lockdown restrictions has been suspended, despit...
 



 



  The frontline heroes thank you video YouTube blocked
 
A not-for-profit health care organisation’s series of heartwarming videos thanking frontline COVID-19 workers during the pandemic have been rejected b...
 



 



  Super spreader truckie’s ‘wet lettuce’ fine is gobsmacking
 
A COVID infected truckie who lied to contact tracers should have been charged not hit with a $1600 fine. The penalty proves we are the wet lettuce cap...
 



 



Dan to take first day off in 120 days
 
After 120 consecutive days, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has revealed why he won’t be doing his daily coronavirus update.
 



 



The Splash podcast: Your daily news update
 
Join Walkley Award winning journalist James Campbell every Monday to Friday for the latest updates from Melbourne and Victoria to around the world.
 



 



  Why feeling anxious going out post lockdown is normal
 
Anxious about socialising post-lockdown? You’re not alone. And we can reveal why it’s ‘normal’ to feel worried about going out in public. Here are tip...
 



 



  ATO penalties can bite if you miss tax deadline
 
Running late with your tax? You could get slugged financially if you miss the deadline unless you make a few simple moves.
 



 



  How to invest in the sharemarket rollercoaster
 
A big drop in Aussie shares is the latest in a volatile pandemic. Here’s how to handle the rollercoaster ride.