The PM, Premiers and State Ministers have been briefed by health officials, as more COVID cases pop up around the country.

Forty-four people fined for breaching public health orders.

Panic buying prompts Woolworths to re-introduce purchase restrictions on shoppers. 

In sport, the AFL is considering a Melbourne hub for all upcoming games as the nation's COVID crisis worsens.

And in entertainment news, Cardi B and Offset have announced they're expecting baby number two!