12 million people across the country are now in lockdown as authorities try to contain several COVID outbreaks.

Immunisation experts fear mixed messaging about the Astra Zeneca vaccine may cause confusion.

Two senior politicians fined for breaching COVID restrictions.

In sport, the AFL is juggling its fixtures around as large parts of the country are plunged into COVID lockdowns.

And in entertainment news, George Clooney and his wife Amal are offering one lucky fan the chance to hang out with them at their Italian retreat.