The public health official behind Melbourne's coronavirus curfew has told Victoria's Supreme Court the prospect of a "potential third wave" was on her mind when she signed the controversial directive.
Here's a summary of what happened on Thursday:
- Queensland's border bubble zone has moved further south to include Byron Shire, Ballina, the city of Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glen Innes.
- Cleaning staff removed from Melbourne hotel mid-shift over infection control concerns.
- 15 new coronavirus cases in Victoria, two deaths.
- Two new cases in NSW, both returned travellers in quarantine.
- Coronavirus restrictions to ease in South Australia for pubs, clubs and weddings.
- WA records one new coronavirus case in hotel quarantine.
- Council prepares to "turn Melbourne back on" with major overhaul to outdoor dining precincts.
