Australia Covid live news update: Scott Morrison says national cabinet has agreed to vaccination targets
by Luke Henriques-Gomes (now) and Mostafa Rachwani (e from on (#5N0R2)
NSW records 291 new cases and one death, Qld 10 cases and Victoria four; violent protests erupt in Melbourne's CBD. Follow all the day's news
- NSW Covid update: cases reach new daily high of 291 as plan for year 12s to return to school cancelled
- Victoria Covid update: state in precarious' position, says health minister
- Queensland Covid update: very encouraging' results as state records 10 new cases
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Here are the main developments of the day.
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