Shane Warne + Rod Marsh...

I too have just woken...no idea why...came here...+ this news...so shocked...Shane was a livewire on the cricket pitch+off...A lovable character...
Outside, thunder has broken and rolled across Melbourne's night sky + rain pours...a dramatic tribute to a great guy...

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) March 4, 2022

The cricketing world is in deep shock! I still can’t believe it! His last thought about Rod Marsh!🥺🙏🏻🥰 https://t.co/OGrJJLuRxL

— Irina Asanova (@IrinaAsanova1) March 4, 2022

Rest in peace, Warnie pic.twitter.com/fHyno14ybp

— Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) March 4, 2022

I’ve just informed the Warne family that the Government will rename the Great Southern Stand at the MCG - the place he took his hat trick and 700th wicket - to honor Shane and his contribution to the game.

The S.K. Warne Stand will be a permanent tribute to an amazing Victorian.

— Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) March 5, 2022

This has taken me all day but he was a legend at cricket rip warne. My tribute pic.twitter.com/6D3f1UQBZx

— melissa (@ArtistAffame) March 5, 2022

a little well-placed humour never goes astray...

We Victorians are so fortunate to have a premier who attempts to connect with people...
And a little humour along the way, in the 'right' context, doesn't go far astray... https://t.co/ePnzxQal5q

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 2, 2022

the A-team in Victoria...

I ♥️ them. 🙌🏼

Brett is the same age as ScoMo! 😱

🍇One's a fine wine, the other rancid vinegar. Hahaha. 😂

— Aisle LTN🍒 (@ALTNyulaszi) January 22, 2022

good news - RATS in Victoria...

O thank goodness Dan...You're a hero...👏🙏
Even just knowing this news helps to relieve stress...
If only some could be portioned out to schools for teachers, that would relieve even more stress...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) January 16, 2022

staggering spike...new active Vic v. NSW cases...

Find a vaccination centre at https://t.co/rrlztsOjb5

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/Zbg7umLa2M

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) January 4, 2022

NSW #COVID19 update – Wednesday 5 January 2022

In the 24-hour reporting period to 8pm last night

- 95% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 93.6% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine pic.twitter.com/o89DYX39GD

— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) January 4, 2022

The Victorian Government has secured an order for 34 million Rapid Antigen Tests, to be delivered this month. We will have more to say about the distribution of free Rapid Antigen Tests soon.

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) January 5, 2022

honorary Victorian...

While my 2022 life will be in the Riverina, NSW, I will always consider myself an honorary Victorian. I have ridden the covid wave there. I will be ever grateful to Pemier Dan Andrews for his strength and guidance. pic.twitter.com/eEknXSGBc3

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) December 4, 2021

Go well ❤️

— Catherine Andrews (@CathLAndrews) December 4, 2021

Thank you so much @CathAndrews, @GraemePenny2 and @donnawardwriter for your comments. And thank you to so many who have liked this post. Tomorrow, I must steal myself for a very difficult conference re workplace issues. Your responses have given me courage to keep walking.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) December 5, 2021

Dan support...

Ex NSW
Ex Tassie
*Currently Victoria (20 years) #IStandWithDan
Early next year Riverina, NSW
Never have I voiced public support for a premier...
But I do now ... and will do...#IStandWithDan #IStandWithDan #IStandWithDan

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 19, 2021

shining lights...

Be assured Cath that Dan, you and your little family have many many lights shining for you. In these uncertain pandemic times, all you wish and fight for is a safe world for every Victorian. We cannot ask for more steadfastly leading us on. A massive thanks to you.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 16, 2021

farewell to Bert Newton...

What a fitting view of Melbourne's St Patrick's Cathedral, the grand 'stage' to farewell performer+loved legend Bert Newton...
Our Melbourne day may be grey+rainy, but perhaps that's how it should be...weather demanding time to reflect+to remember gratitude...
💕Dan's speech💕💕 https://t.co/O3Sf4N73Tf

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

Bert Newton entertains the angels now...

Bert deserves a State Funeral and if I'm invited,
I'd be honoured to farewell my friend by singing Amazing Grace. Bert helped coin the question
"Why are people so unkind ?" some 40 years ago!
I can never thank him enough ! He was a "Wonderful, wonderful" man !@OfficialKamahl

— Kamahl AM (@OfficialKamahl) October 30, 2021

if it be raining at the weekend...

If it be raining at the weekend - as I am sure it will be knowing Melbourne - I am booking a dance in the rain...
A solo number...
Just me and a dream or two... https://t.co/TlekXTXMdv

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 20, 2021

Vic vax celebration day...

We've done it Victoria!

The 7️⃣0️⃣% 16+ fully vaccinated target🎯has been achieved✅

🎉⚡🎇💉 pic.twitter.com/IjIbdZsKjk

— CovidBaseAU 🦠📊🇦🇺 (@covidbaseau) October 20, 2021

We've officially hit 70% fully vaccinated.

Because of everything Victorians have done, tomorrow we can start getting back to the things we love.

Thank you Victoria - I'm so proud. pic.twitter.com/ku3q5KJGWz

— Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) October 20, 2021

IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING
Melbourne’s lockdown ends tonight at one minute to midnight.!!!
Some balloons for you to mark the occasion. A day to remember.
Feel free to share. #melbourne #melbournelockdown https://t.co/NxmtXJorzr pic.twitter.com/piC6y3DCZV

— Melbourne Snaps (@Melsnaps) October 20, 2021

Victoria Day...

YAY Victoria...We are happening...
It's a great day to celebrate our patience, our resilience...
It's #VicDay...#VictoriaDay...every day from today Sunday 17.10 - Thursday 21.10...a 4-day celebration...
We are moving up and moving forward...
Thanks Dan + your awesome Vic team... pic.twitter.com/HdRFWZUeqr

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 17, 2021

what time's Dan's presser...

I'm 98% sure I know who you are (there have been subtle clues), but I will keep my lips sealed...Promise...Meanwhile, thank you for your long-term, regular service...And yes...Brett's facial hair variations = an important item...
We'll stay tuned...
Go well. go in peace...🙏

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) October 2, 2021

the Outback has spoken...

Even the Outback has spoken...#IStandWithDan https://t.co/MkAfXvSZ1Y pic.twitter.com/7lqdfpwHQP

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 30, 2021

I have no words...only fearful tears...

Reported yesterday: 1,438 new local cases and 0 cases acquired overseas.
- 34,323 vaccines administered
- 65,497 test results received
- Sadly, 5 people with COVID-19 have died

More later: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/odC4gg8pEf

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) September 29, 2021

I won't sugar-coat it, today's numbers were hard.

This clearly isn't where we want to be - it's obvious this virus is moving fast, and we're racing against it's spread to protect our state.

— Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) September 30, 2021

It’s nothing to do with the the grand final that was only 5 days ago this is all about the protests. The fact so many people broke the rules gf day will happen next week

— Andy W (@AndyW7308) September 30, 2021

Says a shift in the profile of cases. 55 per cent of the cases today are men. Many in 20s, 30s and 40s, more than before. 6/10 cases from new households. Cases have jumped from known household cases to fresh territory and homes.

— Melissa Davey (@MelissaLDavey) September 30, 2021

VIC's Jeroen Weimar says 500 of today's 1438 cases link back to people having parties or visitors for the AFL grand final weekend

surely ringing alarm bells in NSW and QLD for the NRL grand final this weekend

— Josh Butler (@JoshButler) September 30, 2021

Your man (+our man) Dan has incredible strength+ staying power...I thought he'd already made some tough calls, but today must be one of the toughest...= In the face of confronting stats, he just keeps walking...If Dan + his amazing little family can keep walking, so can we...🫂🙏

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 30, 2021

young teenage boys run covid stats outlet...

3 young teenage boys run this amazing covid stats information outlet...
We should be cheering these guys on...
An awesome team... https://t.co/K72Z64mTj3

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 23, 2021

Perhaps Dan Andrews @DanielAndrewsMP, Jeroen Weimar, Brett Sutton @VictorianCHO and Martin Foley @MartinFoleyMP could give this enterprising team of young teenagers a shout out at the next presser.
They are from MELBOURNE😀
And quietly doing Melbourne proud 🙏

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 23, 2021

UPDATE: These teenagers have been offered a job at the Burnet Institute

Thanks all - my email is on Burnet website if you ever get bored and/or sick of thermal modelling/restaurant work 😃.

— Mark Stoove (@MStoove) September 23, 2021

vaccination not violence...

@robynbryant33
'I think #VaccinationNotViolence will trend today.'
Dan Andrews' snap presser@8:15am=so calming. That's a leader.
Many protesters acted 'under the guise of a demo'+'leaderless'.
'The behaviour of a few should not cast dispersions on an entire industry'.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 21, 2021

Victoria's Road Map to Christmas...

Melbourne’s Lockdown will end October 26 @abcmelbourne #springst

— Bridget Rollason (@bridgerollo) September 19, 2021

Victoria expected to hit its peak of 1400-2900 daily cases (7-day average) between 19-31 October.

A second peak expected over mid-December.@abcmelbourne #springst

— Bridget Rollason (@bridgerollo) September 19, 2021

some big numbers on deaths and cases under Victoria's reopening roadmap, as modelled by the Burnet Institute

even *maintaining* VIC's current lockdown restrictions could see daily cases grow to 1900 within a month, Burnet sayshttps://t.co/ioKwYc5wH8 pic.twitter.com/Wex8ezJYQg

— Josh Butler (@JoshButler) September 19, 2021

Hope+despair...tears+relief...a melting pot of 'I dunno's'...But I'm a high school teacher staring at the next nightmare of re-adjusting lessons to a staggered return to school...I think I'd better try to use this holiday break well+cultivate some super energy to keep going...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 19, 2021

Lots of faith here in Dan Andrews too. Even the tone of his voice is reassuring. As for chocolate, I am kidding myself along that chocolate-covered caramels, (Cadbury Pascal), are not so bad as a large block of chocolate. Just don't ask how long it takes me to eat a bag of them.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 19, 2021

I can't believe it...The presser started at about 12:30pm and ended at 2:24pm...Just on 2 hours...(Poor Dan...The tough just keep marching the tough road)...At least most of the journalists' questions were a little more informed and respectful than usual...That was a pleasant surprise... 

meaning of COVID-Reff number...

The COVID-Reff number tells the health department, on average, how many people are being infected by each positive case of COVID-19. When the number is high, the virus spreads faster.

Daniel Andrews explains COVID Reff