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The state government has come under fire for announcing the 2022 duck shooting season will run for 90 days – 70 days longer than last year’s season.  It’s been revealed the number of triple-zero call takers was slashed during Covid-19 despite the state government blaming the pandemic on Victoria’s emergency services crisis.  Cricket Great Dean Jones’ wife Jane says his estate cannot afford to pay any money to her late husband’s love child, instead offering him some cricket memorabilia.   We’re being encouraged to adopt a new furry friend....with March being dubbed rescue month.... For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Test wicketkeeping great Rod Marsh remained in hospital after a major heart attack on Thursday with his family, including his wife Ros, bedside. Millions of terrified Ukrainian children are at risk of suffering serious psychological harm as they are forced to flee their homes in freezing temperatures as shells explode around them. Toddlers and preschoolers will learn about non-binary gender identity and become champions of reconciliation and sustainability under a proposed new curriculum for early learning. the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix is set to sell out for the first time in its 26 year history with one of the biggest crowds in world sport set for Albert Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State government schools are being forced to fork out tens of thousands of dollars out of their own budgets to replace teachers who have been forced to isolate.  Ordinary Ukrainians face the prospect of street-to-street fighting against Russian forces... It's been revealed Melbourne City Council lost nearly $22m in expected parking revenue over six months as pandemic shutdowns hit the Town Hall budget.  International researchers say the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs hit in the northern hemisphere’s springtime...  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tradies have been told to stop work on building giant ….Probuild’s troubled high rise project in Brisbane amid concerns the company is on the verge of collapse.  The PM has warned rich elites financing and profiting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have “nowhere to run and nowhere to hide” from severe sanctions …. The creation of Year 13 at schools, eliminating all landfill waste by 2035 and expanding child care to get more women into the workforce are among the ideas behind a bold new vision for Victoria’s post-pandemic recovery.  IV Infusion clinics are popping up across Melbourne as health-conscious individuals turn to alternative methods.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small businesses will be offered tailored mental health and wellbeing support as part of a new initiative by the state government.  Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed a push to exclude transgender girls and women from competing in female sports.  A peak health body has backed calls to overhaul the state’s drug laws.  The world's top air crash investigators have concluded that Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was brought down in a murder-suicide plot. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police has been spending millions of dollars on a secret operation to keep lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo silent and hidden within Australia. Ambulance Victoria will investigate after a man who was critically ill waited almost six hours for paramedics, as growing service delays continue to plague the state. Ratepayers across Victoria complained to councils almost 70,000 times about illegally dumped rubbish in their neighbourhoods. ANd La Trobe University is facing fresh underpayment claims that could force the university to back pay its casual staff millions more dollars after forking out more than $3 million in stolen wages last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first international visitors arriving in Sydney on Monday morning will be met by drag queens and a surf lifesaving crew, given jars of Vegemite and toy koalas and kangaroos, while a DJ plays Australian hits of yesteryear.  Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said Russia invading the Ukraine is “looking regrettably inevitable”, as President Vladimir Putin will personally oversee major military drills involving nuclear-capable missiles on the border.  Melburnians expect to work from home just 1.6 days on average once the pandemic has passed but only 48 per cent of people currently feel safe about a return to the office, a new report has found.  The album is spinning in a death spiral as music fans turn to playlists and social media viral videos even as artists desperately cling to the long-player art form.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 11-year Victoria Police battle of the beards has been won but bikie-style face tattoos are out for our cops. The United Kingdom has joined Ukraine and Poland in a new, trilateral military alliance aimed at combating “Russian aggression” in Eastern Europe. Single-sex bathrooms and strict uniform polices are being overhauled in Victorian schools in a bid to support transgender and non-binary students. And in sport, the AFLW are donning their vibrant Indigenous Guernseys to celebrate the upcoming Indigenous Round of the competition. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The jump in the price of Rapid Antigen Tests over the summer outbreak has seen the competition commissioner refer 70 complaints to the Federal Police for investigation. A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be a “massive strategic mistake” with a “stark humanitarian cost” and must be prevented, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his UK counterpart Boris Johnson have agreed. A new world class cancer hospital will be built in Melbourne to bolster Victoria’s “high-end research’’ and treatment of the deadly disease. And an inner city councillor has been lectured on “diversity and inclusion” policy after he questioned why council managers started including gender pronouns like “he/him” in email signatures. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fed up with passengers refusing to wear face masks, flight attendants want airlines to demand proof of medical exemptions for non-compliance and seat unmasked travellers together. Next month’s Oscars will be hosted by three doyennes of comedy, Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall, it was confirmed Tuesday, as organizers amp up efforts to lure viewers back to the ceremony. Victoria has entered into exclusive negotiations to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a regional focus. And the family of a cinematographer killed during the filming of “Rust” have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin, while releasing a chilling video re-enacting the shooting. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The year 2021 was the coolest in Australia for nearly a decade, but still warmer than the historical average, the Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate statement has revealed. Australia’s fleet of F-35A fighter jets will spend less time in the air than previously thought, Defence documents reveal. Australia Post paid a single executive more than half a million dollars to ensure he was not poached from the government-owned enterprise to the private sector. And nearly 2000 mobile phone black spots across Victoria have been identified in a $230 million upgrade program. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne is on the cusp of becoming one of the world’s great cities, but is being held back because its prized services and attractions are not adequately spread to the outer suburbs. Foo Fighters are in talks to play a one-off show in Geelong in March as part of an initiative to promote Victoria as a world-class live music destination. UK powerhouse Nigella Lawson will be among the big name stars cooking up a storm at this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. And rotting rubbish is blocking footpaths and turning expensive neighbourhoods into “third world” suburbs, say frustrated residents. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorians who catch Covid after having two vaccinations are at least seven times more likely to need intensive care than those who have also had a booster shot.  Rebel Labor MP Kaushaliya Vaghela has accused the Andrews government of victim blaming after Premier Daniel Andrews dismissed her bullying accusations as “fantasy without foundation”.  At least $13bn of Victorian road and rail projects promised by the federal Coalition have stalled due to feuds over funding, incomplete planning and cost blowouts.  Damien Hardwick has conceded he “wasn’t at his best” throughout 2021 as he dealt with a marriage breakdown and the Tigers’ dramatic form slump.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorians face being slugged higher rubbish collection charges amid warnings the state is almost full to the brim with trash. A state tax on land near high-voltage power lines will fill government coffers to the tune of almost $1bn over the next five years – and consumers will be forced to cough up the cash. Australians are being warned to shun aerosol sunscreens after ­research showed they provide ineffective sun protection on windy days. And millions more children may be saved by the vaccine advances of Melbourne scientists, almost 40 years since their predecessors discovered the most common cause of childhood gastroenteritis. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beer drinkers will get 30c off schooners and 20c off pots as Prime Minister Scott Morrison seeks to resurrect his election fortunes and at the same time rescue flailing pubs and clubs.  More than 3000 Victorian babies and children have been traumatised, harmed, locked in or suffered serious illness at Victorian childcare centres in 2020-21, figures show.  Former British Prime Minister Theresa May has visited the MCG and Shrine of Remembrance on her first visit to Melbourne. Buyers looking for property bargains should try units in Werribee South and West Footscray, two suburbs among the few to record falls in value in the past year.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premiership coach Simon Goodwin delivered an abusive, expletive-riddled tirade to Melbourne’s senior doctor in a bid to pressure him not to rest concussed player Angus Brayshaw, the medico alleged in legal papers.  A renewed family-run search for the remains of schoolboy murder victim Terry Floyd will commence on Friday in central Victoria.  Happiness rather than homework leads to better NAPLAN results, a study has found.  Scott Morrison’s election commitment to outlaw religious discrimination hangs in the balance, with two Liberal MPs preparing to defy his call for unity and vote against the long-awaited laws.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adem Somyurek has accused the party of facilitating “the biggest political scandal of Victoria’s history”. The real-life residents of ­Erinsborough say they’ll be thrilled to get their street back if the popular soap Neighbours is evicted from the ’hood.  Australia will reopen to the world in a fortnight, ­almost two years after the border was slammed shut at the start of the pandemic.  Three out of five big businesses offer paid parental leave but only 12 per cent of staff who use it are men, sparking calls for more fathers to share the care of their children.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An increasing number of children are struggling with basic skills such as empathy, making friends, coping with change or disappointment and identifying emotions, experts warn. A massive plot of land that could house thousands of people within 10km of Melbourne’s CBD is unlikely to be sold and redeveloped until at least 2024  Safety concerns over electronic scooters are rising amid reports of a spike in crashes and anti-social behaviour overseas And There are no guarantees that Australia’s international border will remain open to international tourists, who are expected to be given the green light to return Down Under later this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International tourists will be back in Australia before the end of the month with the federal Government set to announce a return date as early as Monday following Cabinet’s National Security Committee meeting. Indigenous languages and detailed lessons about the Stolen Generation would be taught to students under a bold curriculum overhaul that would also see dedicated staff teaching Aboriginal people’s “true” history in every Australian school. Masks will remain mandatory in workplace settings for the foreseeable future, despite increasing pressure from business leaders and the state opposition for them to be scrapped as an incentive to get workers back into the office AND… Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley admits Justin Langer’s presence as coach had caused disunity within the team, prompting the board to decide unanimously to plot his exit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Government is not set to order Victorians back to work for at least another month. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been rocked by the leaking of another damaging private text in which Nationals Leader Barnaby Joyce attacked him as “a hypocrite and a liar”. Melbourne researchers have found two new treatments that are allowing about half of children with peanut allergies to eat the once dangerous allergen freely, even after stopping therapy. Teachers will do 90 minutes less face-to-face teaching a week and get an eight per cent pay rise under a landmark new union agreement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A vaping plague is sweeping the state, with children as young as ten the target of acrackdown by police in Victorian schools A Melbourne couple has sued Australia Post for failing to deliverparcels to their front door – and won. Many popular slushies contain more than eight day’s worth of recommended added sugar intake, with up to49 teaspoons of sugar per serve. THE AFL is set to welcome uncapped crowds for its Round 1 week of blockbuster MCG games with predictions of 170,000 fans attending the first two nights of action alone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sick thrill-seeking is believed to be the motive for the bizarre theft of two human heads from a graveyard in Melbourne’s inner west. A fight to protect native birds from an Indian myna “plague” has turned brutal on the Mornington Peninsula as locals are encouraged to stomp the intruders to death.  Victorians looking for love were fleeced of more than $11 million byromance scams in 2021, a massive increase from the year before. Geelong forward Gryan Miers is in doubt to miss the start of theseason after undergoing surgery last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grave robbers who stole a human head from a Melbourne cemetery have sparked a major police probe. The state’s most lucrative speed cameras have netted more than $35m in fines, ­despite two years of Covid-19 lockdowns. Scott Morrison has sought to kickstart his political fightback admitting  his mistakes during the pandemic that he acknowledged had prompted Australians to question his leadership. AFL Women’s player Tayla Harris considered leaving social media after her image went viral in what she calls “kicking-photo-gate” and after an incident in which online trolls attacked her for swapping clubs.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flights in and out of Melbourne will be significantly changed to send more planes over the suburbs north and south of Tullamarine when a third runway is completed. The Andrews Government has cut off compensation claims for thousands of residents who will live above its road or rail tunnels after quietly changing acquisition laws. Melbourne is one of the most expensive cities in the country for educating kids. Australia’s world-leading researchers will be backed by a new $2.2bn federal fund to turn their big ideas into successful businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fewer than one in three primary school students have received a Covid jab in eight Victorian council areas, with protection severely lagging in regional areas.  Australian Open champion Ash Barty has vowed to take time soaking up the enormity of her drought breaking triumph – then chase more success.  Melbourne's million-dollar club now has more than 200 members, after the number of suburbs with seven-figure median house prices swelled significantly in the past year.   It is one of the main reasons many new mums give up breastfeeding prematurely, but now Victorian researchers are testing whether mastitis can be treated just like a sports injury so mums can quickly return to the main game.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kanye West’s plan to bring his stadium tour to Australia is facing another roadblock as questions mount if the rapper can even obtain a visa to enter the country.  Jordan De Goey has pleaded guilty to a harassment charge over a New York bar brawl and apologised for his actions... More than 3200 public transport trips were cancelled last month as Covid chaos gripped the network.  Singer Chris Brown is being sued for rape in California, with his alleged victim claiming he drugged her and attacked her on a yacht at a Florida home.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia’s diplomat in Australia says The amassing of Russian troops on the border of Ukraine was not a threat of invasion but “a warning” for the country to not count on support of the West for “military adventurism”...  More than half of city traders aren’t confident they will survive the next three months, while just under three quarters are experiencing “intense distress”.  Just under half of Victorian primary students will have received their first Covid vaccine in time for the start of term 1 as schools gear up for surveillance testing.   It’s been revealed Australian consumers are subject to 116 privacy policies at any one time – a load that would take more than 30 hours to read through. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A government inquiry has heard Photos of young children are being scraped off Instagram and turned into “deep fake” porn images which are then being shared online...  Tennis icon Rod Laver and the last Aussie women to win the Australian Open have praised Ash Barty’s humility and intelligence as major reasons for her rise to the top of world sport.  Australians have been warned record high petrol prices could continue for months, with motorists set to soon be slugged up to 9 cents more per litre.  Kate Middleton is known for wearing jewellery worth hundreds of thousands of dollars but the royal has showed off her frugal side with her latest accessory choice.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women stressed out by “having it all” have helped fuel a surge in binge drinking, with new Australian research revealing one in five middle aged women consume dangerous levels of alcohol. Party pooper council officers have been forced to back down from an attempt to get rid of a community book exchange that had been in a local park for years. The average homeowner will be coughing up close to $170 a month extra to cover their mortgage by the end of the year amid growing expectations the Reserve Bank will soon start hiking interest rates. And Victoria University will delay a full return to campus for face-to-face learning until late April amid uncertainty of the impact of the Covid Omicron strain. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies have been urged to slip, slop, slap on sunscreen safely this Australia Day as temperatures swelter to 35 degrees and the UV index peaks at extreme.  Opposition leader Matthew Guy has accused the Victorian government of “secretly trying to kill” Australia Day.  Protesters will be allowed to wear “Where is Peng Shuai?” T-shirts at the Australian Open in a backflip by Tennis Australia in the wake of public criticism.  Researchers have discovered a way to kill a type of bacteria that causes millions of respiratory infections in children and the elderly, paving the way towards new treatments for people with serious infections.   For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au)    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorian schools have been urged to stagger drop-off and pick-up times and set up multiple exits in a bid to limit the spread of Omicron when classes resume.  Australia has passed the peak of Omicron and is approaching the “beginning of the end” of the pandemic, according to leading infectious diseases specialists.  Terence Darrell Kelly has pleaded guilty to snatching four-year-old Cleo Smith while she was on a family camping trip.  Australia’s first elected Chinese-born lower house MP will boycott WeChat until the social media giant explains why Prime Minister’s account was hijacked.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been revealed Melbourne houses out-earned their owners in 2021, piling on $19 every hour.  More than 1100 people have packed their bags and cashed in on thousands of dollars worth of incentives to move to regional Victoria and help struggling farmers.  The messy divorce of disgraced former federal politician Craig Thomson and his ex-wife Zoe has taken another ugly turn... Anthony Alabanese has insisted Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, saying it’s an important day to recognise the “good and bad” of the nation's history.  or updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The controversial “Invasion Day” march slated for Australia Day has been cancelled following the state’s surge in Covid cases.  The FBI has revealed Brian Laundrie admitted he killed girlfriend Gabby Petito in a notebook entry he wrote shortly before he took his own life. Omicron has caused a health system meltdown that is now threatening the health of people who don’t even have Covid.  And Rock legend Meat Loaf died after being “seriously ill with Covid”, according to reports.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands Victorians who had their Covid tests thrown out will be denied support payments unless they can provide a positive RAT test.  Cocaine is being probed for an expanded roadside drug test trial...  Nearly nine in 10 residents in the northern British city of York have overwhelmingly agreed that Prince Andrew should be stripped of his Duke of York title amid the dramatic fallout from his bombshell sex abuse lawsuit   A new survey about the economic pain caused by the Omicron wave....has revealed six out of ten retailers say current trading conditions are poor or terrible..   For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Survival Day event planned for the Mornington Peninsula will go ahead despite other local events being dropped because of Covid.  A police officer has suffered a serious leg injury after an alleged stolen car rammed three police cars at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s west yesterday morning  The world’s biggest social network has admitted it failed to take action to remove threats of murder and rape against an Australian public figure and her young daughter until the police got involved.  Italian media outlets are reporting US actor John Malkovich was turned away from a luxury hotel in Venice last week after failing to present a valid Covid vaccination pass...  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria’s peak tourism body has backed a potential bid for the Commonwealth Games, saying it would tell the world: “Melbourne is back”.  Top Fertility experts in Melbourne have revealed Doctors and nurses from cancelled IVF treatments have not been diverted to Covid wards...  Stressed transport and logistics workers claim employers are telling them to breach quarantine rules and drive trucks and buses while sick with Covid-19....  Electric blue and hot pink hair dyes are being paired with post-pandemic makeovers as people embrace a dramatic do for the new year.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Devastated women have officially been told that their IVF treatment is cancelled for 90 days, leaving many worried that they may not be able to have children.  Rapid antigen tests will begin to become more available from next week, but the “real jump” in stock and price stability will not come until after Omicron case numbers are expected to peak.  New data has revealed the average Australian believes they need to earn a salary of $326,900 per year to feel rich...  Forget celebrities, Australian consumers prefer to get their beauty product marketing and advice from social media influencers...  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens of convicted terrorists face being monitored through a new national register to ensure they are not plotting further violent acts after they are released from jail.  Victoria’s latest Covid wave may have reached its peak, and authorities are optimistic that case numbers will start to fall.  Novak Djokovic could be facing an uphill battle to retain his title as the world’s best tennis ­player..  Justin Langer’s chances of holding onto his job as Australian coach have increased by the fact his deputy doesn’t want it.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novak Djokovic was sensationally deported overnight after a unanimous federal court decision dismissed his fight to stay in Australia and compete for a record 21st Grand Slam.  AFL clubs are turning to sleep coaches to improve players’ wellbeing and performance in a move that may also have benefits for the general population.  Aussie kids aged six to 11 years could soon have access to two Covid vaccines.  Melbourne's own Crown Hotels have become prime real estate for the world’s tennis greats, serving up their favourite foods and catering to their every whim.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has revealed getting married in Australia has gotten cheaper since Covid but Victoria remains one of the most expensive states for couples to tie the knot…. The Serbian President has accused Australia of “mistreating” tennis star Novak Djokovic after authorities revoked his visa for a second time. Woolworths has been accused of turning a “blind eye” towards one of its major suppliers forcing its employees to come to work while Covid positive.. And Australia’s most senior health official has dropped a big hint on the future of booster shots. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.com.au) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grand final border breacher Hayden Burbank was made to share a jail cell with the head of the Comancheros bikie gang. The leaker of the expletive-laden video showing 7 News hosts Rebecca Maddern and Mike Amor slamming Novak Djokovic has been caught. A shortage of Rapid Antigen Tests stranding port and freight workers at home even if they’re not sick is threatening to worsen product shortages. And the Queen stripped Prince Andrew of his royal and military titles after a crisis summit with Prince Charles and Prince William who urged her to act to protect the monarchy. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recovery of domestic violence survivors will be at the forefront of a new national blueprint to end shocking acts of violence against women and children. Novak Djokovic’s tennis mentor has come to the Serbian star’s defence after he admitted he supplied false information on his travel paperwork to enter Australia. A not-for-profit Melbourne restaurant chain which has fed hundreds of thousands of needy people for more than two decades is facing its own plight to avoid closure by the end of the month. And humbled by two years of travel-busting lockdowns, Australians are darting across the Pacific to Fiji in droves, joining a stream of celebrities escaping to the islands and cementing their reputation as a hideaway for the stars. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorians are flouting seatbelt laws with fatal consequences, with a record number of people killed on the road found to be unbelted. More than one in three workers have been struck down by Covid-19 on one of Melbourne’s biggest shopping strips as traders beg for support from the state government to survive. An Australian-first automated pollen counter installed on a roof at Melbourne University is set to revolutionise hay fever management. And Australia Day revellers will be treated to a public concert featuring Daryl Braithwaite, an appearance from Bluey and a Roulettes flyover to mark the special occasion. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Herald Sun can reveal Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has pleaded for extra time to prepare for the Novak Djokovic deportation case. Feral cats on French Island are being tracked down to finally rid the place of the destructive animals. Adelaide United player Joshua Cavallo says he was targeted with homophobic abuse during Saturday night’s clash with Melbourne Victory. Australians have been told to expect Covid like they would the common cold. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Middleton is set to hold off on big birthday plans this weekend in order to have a joint celebration with Prince William in the summer. Czech tennis player Renata Voracova refusing to fight her sudden deportation. The Victorian government has cancelled Melbourne’s Australia Day parade for a second year in a row. Many children will return to the classroom next month with a “digital hangover”.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experts are warning Melbourne’s future as the sporting capital of Australia has been put in jeopardy by the Novak Djokovic fiasco. More than 400 Victorians have been hit with Covid-19 twice in the last two years. Fourteen new government schools will open across Victoria this year. US President Joe Biden has savaged Donald Trump’s on the first anniversary of the Capital riot. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preschool attendance rates in Melbourne’s west have plummeted to the lowest in a decade, and children could fall behind later at school. Squid Game inspires a new approach to teach business and economic theories to university students. Victorian hospitality venues are now tasked with maintaining a density limit of 1 person per 2sq m. US player Tennys Sandgren has slammed Australia for its treatment of Novak Djokovic.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safety concerns forced the abandonment of the New Year’s Eve drone display at Melbourne’s Docklands, it can be revealed. Novak Djokovic has been urged to front Victorians and explain his reason for obtaining a Covid vaccination exemption. Melbourne paramedics are unable to keep up with a flood of Covid-related patients. Melbourne’s demand for water could outstrip supply as early as 2028. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lorne’s famous Pier to Pub ocean swim and Mountain to Surf run have been canned amid rising Covid-19 cases, both now virtual events. Dozens of African Australians have been drafted into Victoria’s police force in a bid to break down tensions between police and minority communities. Restrictions are actively being considered by health experts, as the number of Covid infections across Victoria continues to soar. Victoria’s commercial kangaroo cull numbers will be increased by a third this year. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A crippling rapid antigen test shortage is stopping people from working, visiting family and even knowing if they are infectious. Cow dung will be turned into electricity on a Victorian dairy farm in an effort to make it carbon neutral. A huge shortage of swimming instructors has forced the cancellation of crucial lessons for Victorian children. Australian and international tennis stars say they’ll have no problem going head to head with an unvaccinated opponent who receives a medical exemption. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.