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Melbourne emerges from lockdown

Melbourne has emerged from the world's longest lockdown

Melbourne has emerged from the world's longest lockdown Source: AAP

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Midnight celebrations kicked off the end of the city's record-breaking pandemic restrictions.

For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus

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