Australia NewsAustralian Leader Says State Will Exceed Its Share of National COVID SpendingSavePrintA group of friends dine at Yama Gardens in Darlinghurst on May 15, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesAAP8/22/2020|Updated: 8/22/2020Victoria will exceed its share of national COVID-19-recovery stimulus spending, Premier Daniel Andrews says.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesEx-PM Ensnared in Legal Battle over Higgins ScandalFeb 23, 2026Man dead, Another under Guard at Mental Health Facility in VictoriaFeb 22, 2026State Premier Sells Optimism in Election Bid Amid One Nation SurgeFeb 22, 2026Health Alert After Thieves Steal ‘Toxic’ Poppy PlantsFeb 22, 2026Related TopicsagricultureAustralia economyBorder Conflictborder closure