Coronavirus Australia live update: NSW records 14 new Covid-19 cases as Victoria reports 288 new cases
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9.47am BST
The Golden Sheaf Hotel in Double Bay has been fined $5,500 for breaching coronavirus restrictions after photos emerged of massive queues of around 250 people outside not adhering to social distancing.
Dimitri Argeres, the acting director of compliance for NSW Liquor & Gaming said the fine was issued after inspectors reviewed CCTV footage.
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