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The Federal Government secures a deal to give Australians fast and free access to a potential COVID-19 vaccine; Victoria records 216 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths and in netball, the Queensland Firebirds remain winless for the season.

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The Federal Government secures a deal to give Australians fast and free access to a potential COVID-19 vaccine; Victoria records 216 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths and in netball, the Queensland Firebirds remain winless for the season.

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