Victoria has recorded 76 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths due to COVID-19. NSW has recorded nine new cases which include one mystery case and five linked to the Concord Hospital cluster.
Urgent health alerts have been issued for more Sydney pubs and restaurants with patrons advised to get tested and self-isolate immediately.
In Victoria, eversince moving to a stage four lockdown, Melbourne residents are forbidden from leaving home between 8 pm and 5 am. The 8 pm curfew start time is due to be extended by an hour on Monday.
However, on a positive note, Australia is being considered along with South Korea as two of the best countries to have been able to manage COVID-19 pandemic.