MORNING BRIEFING: Police issue fines after a large group of people gathered at a church in Blacktown last night, and new curfew and mask rules take effect from today.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the new rules were about "doing everything we can" to stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant, including extending the lockdown for another month until September 30.
Transport for NSW chief operations officer Howard Collins said that while their focus was on essential workers, services would continue to be impacted by the Delta variant. During the week, Sydney buses and trains will operate on a modified weekend timetable, with additional services at peak times to support essential workers.Chullora Public School has closed after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.Premier Gladys Berejiklian is expected to outline a plan this week to get students back to school.
Chief executive Jorge Aroche said the fall of Kabul in Afghanistan to the Taliban has been distressing for refugee families, and children in particular.
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