Millions of people in Europe have entered tough new coronavirus restrictions after a spike in cases last week saw broken case records across the continent. Many French cities are entering a night-time curfew, England has banned mixed-household gatherings and Slovakia announced everyone over the age of 10 would be tested for the virus.

Thousands of protesters marched in Washington in the United States on Sunday calling for President Donald Trump’s defeat in the upcoming election. A central focus of the event was Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, after the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Organisers said more than 400 events were planned throughout the country.

As of today, Victoria has had its COVID-19 restrictions eased, with the 5-kilometer rule extended to 25 kilometers. Recreational places and allied health services will reopen, and hairdressers will open in metropolitan Melbourne for the first time in over two months. Despite this, most retail and hospitality remain shut.

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed it is helping the New South Wales corruption watchdog investigate allegations of the ‘cash-for-visa’ scam involving ex-MP Darryl Maguire. Secretary Mike Pezzullo told a senate committee Mr Maguire may have made representations to the Department of Home Affairs and federal politicians. This comes a week after it was revealed that New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian had a five-year relationship with Maguire.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has said she will introduce legislation to legalise voluntary assisted dying early next year if she is re-elected. She told a crowd on the campaign trail yesterday she believes “individuals and families should be empowered to consider all the options available in consultation with their medical professionals.”

Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young is urging anyone in the state’s south-east to get tested for COVID-19 if they feel unwell after fragments of the virus were found in sewage in the suburbs of Sandgate, Maroochydore and Wynnum. While it’s possible the fragments could be linked to old cases, Dr. Young said there could also be undetected cases in the community. Queensland recorded no new cases today, with just four active in the state.