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These Melburnians are leaving the city now that coronavirus lockdown has lifted
The toll of COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne is pushing some to move from the city they love, seeking a fresh start elsewhere.
Key points:
- Internet searches for information on moving away from Melbourne have been rising since the start of the pandemic
- Paul Menz plans to move to Brisbane once border restrictions ease
- Michael Di Cecco and his family are relocating to northern NSW in a move they previously wouldn’t have dreamed
Data trends show that recent enquiries from people looking to leave Melbourne far outweigh the norm. Usually, thousands actually want to move to the city each year.
Online removalist booking platform Muval, which analyses search data, found since April a rising trend in searches like ‘can I move during Coronavirus’ and…
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