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Regional businesses reluctantly close doors as Australia records largest single day rise in coronavirus cases

Many regional businesses were dreading the end of September when JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments were due to finish. They say they are relieved the federal government has extended payments albeit at a discounted rates. In Albany, the Chamber of Commerce says it hopes discounted payments will encourage people back into the job market, who say they are better off on welfare.

Residents of Batemans Bay are on edge after a coronavirus cluster has been linked to a local pub. Demand for testing reached capacity today with locals vulnerable to the virus turned away at two COVID-19 pop-up clinics. And the push for regional aged care home so elderly are not forced to move to the cities.

AMSANT warns of risks to remote communities if southern tourists bring Covid-19

Australian Government announces $2billion to upskill and train workers who lost employment during the coronavirus pandemic

As Melbourne's stage three restrictions continue, residents of Cardinia Shire experience disruption to their businesses.

State governments work to combat a resurgence of coronavirus cases.

With school holidays underway or just finishing up, state governments have been trying maximise a potential boost to local economies while minimising any potential covid19 risk.

Travellers are flocking to Queensland while Victoria records its biggest daily increase of cases since the pandemic was declared.

With another 165 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Victoria overnight the broader effects of the Melbourne lockdown are felt by the state's farmers.