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Melbourne marks its first weekend out of lockdown

Customers are seen at the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, Saturday, October 23, 2021.

Customers are seen at the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, Saturday, October 23, 2021. Source: AAP

The Victorian capital exited its sixth and final lockdown as Queensland launches a vaccination blitz.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

Presented by Marcus Megalokonomos

Source: SBS



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The Victorian capital exited its sixth and final lockdown as Queensland launches a vaccination blitz.


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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