Many Australians would flock to these six recreational activities on most long weekends, but this one will be very different.
Labor could pick up eight seats in the Victorian election, the latest Herald Sun/Galaxy poll shows.
The Victorian Liberal-Nationals opposition is making a pitch to Melbourne's ultra-marginal bayside seats, promising residential building height limits.
Two homes have been destroyed and hundreds of residents have been ordered to evacuate as an out-of-control bushfire threatens homes and towns in Victoria.
Sixteen Victorians have been fined for not complying with the mandatory mask rule, as the state's police minister says officers will become more stringent in their enforcement.
Police have charged a Melbourne man with 69 fraud offences, allegedly totalling $4.9 million.
Victoria has reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 community transmission, as thousands cut short their NSW holidays in a mad dash to get home ahead of borders shutting overnight.
Three Victorians, a South Australian woman and Taiwanese man, drowned in Australian seas and rivers.
Beachgoers are being warned not to enter the water at five Melbourne beaches - including St Kilda - after faecal contamination levels rose again.
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