Health authorities in Melbourne are racing to work out the link between new infections in the coronavirus hotspots of Hallam and Narrie Warren; a Sydney nursing home at the centre of a deadly coronavirus outbreak has recorded a positive case, more than two months after the facility was declared virus-free; and police on the Gold Coast are investigating a party they shut down on Sunday, where dozens of people seemingly flouted COVID rules.

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is under fire from all angles following national outcry over her harsh border stance, being accused of having a lack of compassion and consistency; a major fire has broken out in Beirut, on the site of the devastating explosion that killed 190 people more than a month ago;  Myer has delivered its second-worst loss since it launched 120 years ago, posting a $172 million loss.

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Victoria’s new coronavirus roadmap could well spell the end for many Melbourne businesses, with many already living on the brink after Premier Daniel Andrews extended Stage 4 restrictions for another fortnight; a testing blitz is underway in Sydney after a health professional who worked at two hospitals tested positive; and more protests planned in Victoria after the lockdown was extended.

Guests include Victorian Liberal MP Tim Smith, University of Melbourne researcher Dr Jason Thompson and Australian Industry Group CEO Innes Wilox.

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Victorians will have to endure Stage 4 coronavirus restrictions for an additional two weeks - albeit with minor tweaks; Rick Thorburn, the man convicted of killing 12-year-old Tiahleigh Palmer, has been rushed to hospital after being found unresponsive in his cell; and the Government signs agreements to secure supplies of two potential COVID-19 vaccines.

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