Australian News in Punjabi: 31 December 2020

Presenting the major national and international news stories of today; sports, currency exchange rates and the weather forecast for tomorrow.

Three new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases have been detected in Melbourne. (AAP) Source: AAP

In this bulletin,

Australia marks the new year with several COVID-19 outbreaks, new border restrictions and limited celebrations.

Victoria mandates mask-wearing indoors after recording five new cases of COVID-19. About 70 close contacts of the new infections are in isolation.

And, a former Prime Minister is cleared of breaching a lockdown public health order.

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People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.

If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

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