Australian airlines will receive further support from the Federal Government to ensure regional and major domestic routes are still available to people who want to, or need to, travel by plane.

Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says it will take 15 years to complete, but the plan will create 100,000 jobs and will begin with a "detailed planning study".

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Melbourne's curfew will be lifted, all primary school students will return to the classroom in early October and up to five people can gather outside from tomorrow, Premier Daniel Andrews announces.

From Monday the city's curfew will be scrapped, and there'll also no longer be a limit on how many people from a single household can go grocery shopping. Here's more details on what's changing in Melbourne.

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Australian airlines will receive further support from the Federal Government to ensure regional and major domestic routes are still available to people who want to, or need to, travel by plane.

Astra Sharma only gained a spot in the French Open main draw as a "lucky loser", but she makes the most of her opportunity with a three-set win in Paris.

Scott McLaughlin joins illustrious company in completing a championship three-peat, wrapping up the title in the penultimate round in South Australia.

In a clash between the top two sides this season, Melbourne Vixens show why they are title favourites with a 58-54 defeat of Sunshine Coast Lightning.

The Dragons hand the understrength Storm a 30-22 loss on the eve of the finals, while the selfless Warriors prepare to head home to New Zealand after finishing off their season with a win over Manly.