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Cambridge to host Hockney’s Eye: The Art and Technology of Depiction, opening in March

Exhibition a first "to give serious scholarly scrutiny to Hockney's ideas as well as his art."

Victoria Police have come under fire for handing out fines to nearly 300 children who failed to wear masks in parks, train stations and even footpaths as the rule is criticised for being overly punitive.

The new NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole, who was previously a primary school teacher in Bathurst before becoming a state member in 2011, believes the mask mandate is absurd.

Children in grades three to six will be forced to wear masks in Victorian schools as Premier Dan Andrews bring in a raft of new strict rules. Students age 12 and above are already required to wear masks.

Victoria’s COVID-19 outbreak should peak in the next two weeks, paving the way for the end of Melbourne’s lockdown in a fortnight’s time.

Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said Victoria is "on track" with Burnet Institute modelling that suggests hospitalisations will reach between 1,400 and 2,900 cases by the end of October.

Victoria has reported a record 1,965 new Covid-19 cases and five deaths overnight with the state tipped to reach both its vaccination targets ahead of schedule.

Forty years ago, the Birmingham band released their debut album, and its frank, forthright songs about sex and equality are still pertinent. They explain how music gave their anger a voice ‘There was just so much to be angry about’ ... Lesley Woods performing with Au Pairs in Leeds, June 1981. Photograph: David Corio/Redferns ‘There was just so much to be angry about’ ... Lesley Woods performing with Au Pairs in Leeds, June 1981. Photograph: David Corio/Redferns Mon 17 May 2...

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