Melbourne stage 4 coronavirus lockdown extended for two weeks

Victoria premier Daniel Andrews says existing restrictions with minor changes will remain in place until 28 September

Victoria's premier has apologised for having to extend tough lockdown conditions in Melbourne for six more weeks as Australia's second largest city works to contain the second wave of Covid-19 cases that has caused 646 deaths to date.

Stage-four restrictions in Melbourne, which include a night-time curfew, will be extended for two weeks to 28 September, with Daniel Andrews declaring: We can't run out of lockdown." The curfew, travel limits and other elements of stage four will remain in place until 26 October.