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9.25pm GMT
It is likely to be very hot this long weekend in many parts of the country, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting temperatures in the high 30s and low 40s for some cities.
This morning’s forecast for major Australian cities shows that 10 of the 15 will be in the 30s on either Friday or Saturday (or both), with Adelaide, Albury-Wodonga and Canberra all nudging 40.
9.11pm GMT
The world number 13, Roberto Bautista Agut, has apologised for comparing quarantine conditions for the Australia Open to prison.
He reckons the video of his comments was broadcast without his consent, but he’s apologised to “everyone who has been offended”.
Continue reading…Two positive Covid cases reclassified as cases of ‘viral shedding’ from previous infection, but hard lockdown of those who shared flights remains. Follow latest updatesNSW hotspots; Queensland hotspotsState-by-state restrictions and lockdown rules explainedFollow the global coronavirus liveblog 9.25pm GMTIt is likely to be very hot this long weekend in many parts of the country, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting temperatures in the high 30s and low 40s for some cities.This morning’s forecast for major Australian cities shows that 10 of the 15 will be in the 30s on either Friday or Saturday (or both), with Adelaide, Albury-Wodonga and Canberra all nudging 40. 9.11pm GMTThe world number 13, Roberto Bautista Agut, has apologised for comparing quarantine conditions for the Australia Open to prison.He reckons the video of his comments was broadcast without his consent, but he’s apologised to “everyone who has been offended”.✍ pic.twitter.com/I8Y3bx7QK7 Continue reading…