Bigger taste of freedom to come

Prue Street and Anna Lord enjoying a coffee on Tuesday. Restrictions have now eased slightly for regional Victoria. (Ivan Kemp) 254014_18

Lockdown restrictions have officially eased in regional Victoria.

Up to 10 people (including dependents) per day will be able to visit homes in both regional and metropolitan Melbourne.

Melburnians are still not allowed to visit regional Victoria.

Outdoor gatherings have been increased to 20 and 10 people, inlcuding dependents, can visit homes.

All school students return to school full time anf clubs, pubs and entertainment venues can open indoors to 30 full vaccinated customers.

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews said the government was confident Victorians would be able to host 30 people to their homes by Christmas.

Mr Andrews also said the government would not be imposing time limits or visit amount limits, but urged people to use common sense.