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Victorian premier pays emotional tribute to nurse who died with COVID

Daniel Andrews thanked Jill Dempsey for her ‘years of dedicated care’ following her death after she contracted the virus at work.

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Gillian ‘Jill’ Dempsey died while in intensive care at Box Hill Hospital on Sunday afternoon, her employer Eastern Health confirmed on Tuesday.

‘Your responsibility’: Victoria hits back at Novak Djokovic ‘blackmail’ claim

The government has issued a stern response to a stinging accusation from the world No.1’s camp.

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Novak Djokovic pictured at the 2020 Australian Open.

Victoria’s COVID cases spike to over 1000 again, ending downward trend

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The city skyline is seen from Albert Park Lake in Melbourne.

‘Sobering reminder’: Victoria loses its first hospital nurse to COVID-19

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Frontline nurse Gillian “Jill” Dempsey has died from COVID-19 in Victoria.

WATCH LIVE: Scott Morrison to hold a press conference in Canberra

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison will hold a press conference on Tuesday.

Victoria’s COVID cases drop below 1000 as downward trend continues

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Victoria’s COVID-19 cases are continuing to fall and have dropped below 1000 for the first time in a week.