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At least 5,956 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Australia and 50 people have died.

The virus has killed more than 81,000 people worldwide and more than 1.4 million are infected.

This is what is happening in Australia and beyond:

1. Queensland Announces $5.5 Million Package To Support Domestic Violence Victims

On Wednesday Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the state government is putting $5.5 million towards supporting women and children facing domestic violence during the Covid-19 crisis.

There will be $1.5 million provided to DV Connect, $1.7 million is allocated for crisis accommodation, $1.8 million for enhanced services and of course we will be supporting an awareness campaign up to half a million dollars as well, she told media.