Marissa Calligeros, The Sydney Morning Herald

Marissa Calligeros

The Sydney Morning Herald

Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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  • The Sydney Morning Herald
  • Brisbane Times
  • Essential Baby
  • WAtoday
  • Daily Life
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Past articles by Marissa:

Victoria well-placed to take 'significant steps' out of lockdown on Sunday, Premier says

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has said the state is well-placed to take 'significant steps' out of lockdown on Sunday, after the state recorded just two new coronavirus cases and no deaths. One of the two cases has been linked to a known outbreak, while the other is under investigation, Mr Andrews revealed. → Read More

'A mighty effort': Premier flags more freedoms for country Victorians as Melbourne records 35 new cases

Country Victorians could soon be enjoying even more freedoms after recording their first zero-case day in weeks, while Melbourne reported 35 new infections and seven deaths. → Read More

Concern as Victorians stay away from emergency departments; state records 43 new COVID-19 cases, nine deaths

Authorities are urging Victorians not to put off critical medical care after a concerning drop in visits to emergency departments. The plea comes as Victoria recorded 43 new cases and nine deaths. → Read More

Coronavirus Victoria: State of disaster extended as Sutton says workplaces pose highest COVID risk

Victoria's Chief Health Officer says COVID-19 transmission is still highest in workplaces, as the state recorded 90 new cases and six deaths. → Read More

Man in his 20s among Victoria's latest COVID-19 victims as state records 372 new cases

The young man's death marks a sombre end to the week for Victorians, as authorities reveal they are unable to identify the source of one in five mystery cases in Melbourne. → Read More

'A daily tragedy': Three deaths as Victoria reaches high of 428 new coronavirus cases

Victoria has recorded 428 new coronavirus cases and a further three people have died. Further lockdown restrictions are on the horizon as cases continue to soar. → Read More

Terror suspect fronts court as NZ Prime Minister vows to change gun laws

Accused gunman Brenton Tarrant has appeared before court in Christchurch on one count of murder and is due to face more charges, as the country's Prime Minister vows to change gun laws. → Read More

Bourke Street attacker kept a low profile in lead-up to deadly rampage

The family of the man responsible for the Bourke Street attack has denied he had any connections with terrorism, arguing he was simply “crying for help”. → Read More

Barcelona terror attack: 'It reminded me of Bourke Street'

One of the Australian holidaymakers who witnessed the deadly van rampage in Barcelona was also among the first on the scene of Melbourne's Bourke Street tragedy earlier this year. → Read More

Barcelona terror attack: Three Australians injured in Las Ramblas van rampage

Two young Australian men from Melbourne are believed to have been injured in the terror attack in the Spanish city of Barcelona. → Read More

Mark Philippoussis' father Nikolaos arrested in relation to child sex offences in the US

The father of retired Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis has been arrested in the US on child sex charges. → Read More

A brief lapse in concentration, then tragedy on a morning bike ride

The conditions were perfect for cycling. There was no clue to the tragedy that awaited. → Read More

Manchester Arena explosion: The search for Olivia Campbell after the Ariana Grande concert

As other parents receive the worst news imaginable, Charlotte Campbell is being tortured by silence. → Read More

South Australian woman charged with being IS member

A South Australian woman has been charged with being a member of Islamic State. → Read More

Woman seriously assaulted in Hillside home invasion

A woman has suffered serious injuries in a daylight home invasion in Melbourne's north-west. → Read More

Ocean Grove man charged with manslaughter over fatal CBD assault

A man has been charged with manslaughter over a fatal assault in Melbourne's CBD earlier this month. → Read More

Two men suffer burns in Murray River boat explosion

Two men have suffered burns in a small boat explosion on the Murray River. → Read More

KFC fined more than $100,000 after teen falls into vat of hot oil

Fast food chain KFC has been fined more than $100,000 two years after a 16-year-old worker tripped and fell into a vat of hot cooking oil, suffering third-degree burns. → Read More

Case of Legionnaires' disease discovered at Austin Hospital

A case of Legionnaires' disease has been discovered at a major hospital in Melbourne's north-east. → Read More

Toddler dies after being hit by car at Waubra near Ballarat

A young child has died after being hit by car near Ballarat. → Read More