Victorians rejoice as state reopens, saying goodbye to a world record 263 days in lockdown

Australian news bulletin for Friday 22 October 2021.

Federation Square CEO Caroline Ralphsmith, Lord Mayor Sally Capp and Big Esso owner Nornie Bero celebrate the state's exit from lockdown. Source: AAP

Read by Kulasegaram Sanchayan.

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