Melburnians turn out early on Wednesday to ‘get on the long blacks’ as dine-in returns for the first time in months
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As barista Hayley Kim wound up the large canopy outside Leroy’s cafe in the early hours of Wednesday morning, a man walked pasts, smiling under his mask and said “hooray!” pumping his fist just a little as he rushed to the 96 tram on Acland St.
It’s a feeling that many Melburnians shared on Wednesday morning, as their city’s beloved cafes opened their doors to seating customers.
Continue reading…Melburnians turn out early on Wednesday to ‘get on the long blacks’ as dine-in returns for the first time in monthsFollow our live blogVictoria cases trend map; Full Australian Covid statsMelbourne’s restrictions; regional Victoria’s rulesSign up for Guardian Australia’s weekly coronavirus emailAs barista Hayley Kim wound up the large canopy outside Leroy’s cafe in the early hours of Wednesday morning, a man walked pasts, smiling under his mask and said “hooray!” pumping his fist just a little as he rushed to the 96 tram on Acland St.It’s a feeling that many Melburnians shared on Wednesday morning, as their city’s beloved cafes opened their doors to seating customers. Continue reading…