Australia coronavirus news live: low-key new year celebrations as border closures cause chaos

Sydney Covid clusters found to be linked, Victoria prepares to close border with NSW at midnight, and Sydney festival cancels events

2.48am GMT

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, Northern Country, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Stay informed: https://t.co/JAJ6XzKgS1 pic.twitter.com/vVF7rGLboT

2.44am GMT

Vic Govt says only some sites temporarily suspended due to capacity and safety concerns.. extra hours and new testing sites being stood up. Good to see so many Victorians trying to get tested! https://t.co/b3aJQOwrjs

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Source: The Guardian