Regulations making it easier for pubs, bars and restaurants to serve customers on footpaths and streets will be extended. Booster Covid-19 vaccines will only be mandated nationally in aged care. A religious freedom bill promised by the Coalition at the last election has been indefinitely shelved. Andrew McDonald takes over as interim head coach for the Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka.

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