The fall-out continues from Australia's decision to dump the submarine deal with France and move to a new Defence partnership with the United States and Britain.

Victoria has shutdown construction sites for two weeks after yesterday's violent protest in Melbourne involving building workers and anti-vaccination demonstrators.

Under 18's in NSW will be allowed to meet in groups of three from today - after State Cabinet approved a new 'friends bubble' overnight.

In sport, the International Cricket season begins today with the Australian Women's Team playing the first of three One Day games against India in Mackay.

And in entertainment, Mare of Easttown star Kate Winslet believes actresses are no longer being "scrutinised" for their bodies, as much as they were when she was starting out.