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More checks, $5000 fine to prevent people from Melbourne travelling to regional areas

Natalie Croxon
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:51pm, first published September 16 2020 - 2:00pm
Police will ramp up checks of people leaving Melbourne. Picture: DARREN HOWE
Police will ramp up checks of people leaving Melbourne. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Melbourne residents face a fine of almost $5000 if they enter regional Victoria without proper reason, under a newly introduced offence.

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Natalie Croxon

Natalie Croxon

Journalist

Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.

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