SBS Punjabi News 28 Oct: Thousands of Melburnians back at work; two new coronavirus cases and deaths

The Qatari government expresses regret over distress caused by invasive searches of women on a flight to Sydney; Thousands of Melburnians back at work as Victoria records two new coronavirus cases and deaths; and, in sport, Australian cricket's international summer schedule against India is locked in.

Thousands of Melbournians back at work Source: AAP

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