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With that, I think we'll wrap up the blog for tonight.

Here were the top headlines today:

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The Victorian opposition is calling for Melbourne's (sadly) empty MCG to be used as a vaccination hub to celebrate" this year's grand final.

Opposition leader Matthew Guy says the grand final public holiday, falling on Friday next week for Victorians, is the perfect opportunity to allow footy fans to be vaccinated in their team's colours at their club home bases - and a means to soften the blow for Melbourne and Bulldogs fans unable to attend the final in Perth.

Victorians love their footy, and love showing off their colours at this time of year. Why not combine that with an opportunity to be vaccinated at your traditional home ground? This is a simple way to lift spirits and vaccination rates at the same time.