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Midday bulletin 17 February 2021

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Victoria's lockdown to be be lifted at midnight as the state records zero new cases; Australian of the Year and advocate for survivors of sexual assault. Grace Tame, praises Brittany Higgins and the Austalian netball team will not appoint an official captain or leadership group.


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By Greg Dyett

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Victoria's lockdown to be be lifted at midnight as the state records zero new cases; Australian of the Year and advocate for survivors of sexual assault. Grace Tame, praises Brittany Higgins and the Austalian netball team will not appoint an official captain or leadership group.



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