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Top Stories Live: Andrews says almost 1,000 people refused to have COVID-19 tests as Melbourne suburbs locked down Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says a stay-at-home order will be imposed on several Melbourne suburbs experiencing a spike in coronavirus cases from 11.59pm tomorrow. Follow live. Victorian hotspot suburbs to enter lockdown as request made to divert international flights from Melbourne Victoria reintroduces stay-at-home orders for a series of coronavirus hotspot suburbs in a bid to contain an "unacceptably high" number of new cases detected in the past few days. Do you live in a coronavirus hotspot in Victoria? Check here Search your postcode or suburb name to see how many active coronavirus cases there are in your local area in Victoria. Queensland borders will reopen to all except Victoria on July 10 Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says restrictions for Victoria are getting tougher, and that from this Friday anyone coming to Queensland who has been to Victoria will face quarantine in a hotel at their own cost. Tracking the coronavirus spread: Victoria sets national testing record as cases continue to climb Victoria has set a new national record for the highest number of tests per day, as daily new cases climb to 51, based on the 7-day average — the highest since April 5. China says Australia has 'crossed the line' as it doubles down on spy claims The Chinese Foreign Ministry escalates its attacks on Australia, accusing the Federal Government of conducting espionage in China and calling tabloid claims of Australian spying the "tip of the iceberg". Fans say he radiates dad-like Swedish cool. Critics say his plan means doing nothing while people die He's an unlikely hero of Sweden's contentious pandemic plan. Lauded by fans for his "Swedish dad cool", Anders Tegnell is also accused of allowing the COVID-19 casualties to mount. Sydney doctor used genitals to give 16yo girl 'alternative treatment', court hears Glebe GP Ali Khorami — who is facing 25 charges related to five female complainants — tells his NSW District Court trial the tantric healing therapies he uses are "a special treatment for some patients". 'It could send this pub broke': MP calls for review of COVID-19 fines Federal MP David Littleproud urges the Queensland Premier to review a $6,672 social distancing fine imposed on a country pub saying more "education" is needed. This couple went viral for pointing guns at protesters. Here's what you need to know Through a lawyer, Mark and Patricia McCloskey say they support the Black Lives Matter movement after a video of them brandishing guns at protesters was retweeted by US President Donald Trump. Analysis and Opinion A small stretch of unsafe road may be what decides the Eden-Monaro by-election By ACT political reporter Tom Lowrey 'The extradition law on steroids': China taking revenge on Hong Kong a year after defiant protests By China correspondent Bill Birtles The glory days are over By David Taylor Forget scheduling changes and crowd lockouts — we're lucky to have any sport at all By Richard Hinds World Former French prime minister Francois Fillon, and wife found guilty of fraud   English city of Leicester back in lockdown after coronavirus spike   Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo admits to dozens of murders, rapes   Australia The ASX plunged in 2019-20: Who were the biggest losers and rare winners?   Labor calls for senior SA Liberal MP to stand aside amid push for police probe   Former high school teacher allegedly sent student 'R-rated communications' via social media   Business The ASX plunged in 2019-20: Who were the biggest losers and rare winners?   ASX jumps on last day of financial year, but Aussie dollar retreats   'Disposable workforce' dominated by women wiped out by coronavirus   Politics Former French prime minister Francois Fillon, and wife found guilty of fraud   Victorian hotspot suburbs to enter lockdown as request made to divert international flights from Melbourne   Queensland borders will reopen to all except Victoria on July 10   Sport SA decision to scrap Victorian border deadline will have 'dramatic effect' on AFL   'That is not acceptable': Broncos players receive death threats during NRL losing streak   Cricket Australia postpones Zimbabwe tour due to coronavirus pandemic   Arts and Entertainment Fears for Dorothea Mackellar's former home as new coal mine takes shape nearby   In a case of deja vu, community TV stations will fight on for another year   Live: NSW Now: Man dies after being shot in leg, officer caught in multi-vehicle crash on M7   Health Victorian hotspot suburbs to enter lockdown as request made to divert international flights from Melbourne   Amazon warehouse roughly the size of Taronga Zoo to be built in Western Sydney   WA posts biggest jobs recovery in the nation after easing COVID-19 restrictions in June   Science and Technology While all eyes were on COVIDSafe, what wasn't getting our attention?   Cybersecurity spending boosted as Australia targeted by online attacks   When posting on Linkedin might cost you a visa: Documents reveal how officials monitor social media   Environment Fraser Island beachfront camp sites now fenced to stop dingo attacks   'It's just staggering': FOI documents show irrigators lobbied for more floodwater under Murray-Darling plan   Big Tesla battery expansion set to go online within weeks, boosting power output by 50 per cent     Download our apps   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. 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