Australian couple Simon and Mandy Boctor and their three children have kept to their Los Angeles home as gangs looted and torched nearby stores in the early hours of Sunday morning.

More than 6.07 million people have been reported infected with the coronavirus globally and 368,539 have died, according to a Reuters tally.

WHAT IS OPENING UP FROM JUNE 1 IN NSW:* Up to 50 people allowed to dine in restaurants, pubs, clubs, casinos and cafes* Beauty salons reopen with no more than 10 clients* Up to 20 people can attend weddings, 50 at funerals and 50 at places of worship* Museums, galleries,...

WHAT HAPPENED IN ROUND 3 OF THE NRL:*QUOTE OF THE ROUND: "When Junior (Mitchell Pearce) went I thought, 'OK we've got Connor (Watson) there'.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has urged people to use their new freedoms wisely, warning that the state is not out of the woods as it prepares to ease restrictions on pubs, beauty salons and travel.

Much of Australia is entering a new phase where COVID-19 restrictions are easing further, but authorities say they'll be watching carefully to ensure the country's success in containing the pandemic remains on track.

One man is fighting for life while another has been charged with attempted murder following a confrontation with three men in north Queensland.

The Brisbane Bombers bid team say the proven ability of Peter V'landys to get things done leaves them confident the NRL will introduce a 17th club to the competition by 2023.

A Sydney man has been accused of drugging his flatmate and then hitting him on the head with a hammer.

Under-fire St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has lashed his team for a lack of passion and promised to swing the axe if they continue to underperform.