Australia news live: Biloela celebrates return of Nadesalingam family; Marles at security summit

Celebrations continue in Biloela after the Tamil asylum seeker family landed yesterday afternoon; NSW reports 22 Covid deaths and 6,254 new cases. Follow the day’s news live

New South Wales has reported 22 Covid-19 deaths overnight, with 6,254 new cases records. There are 1,219 people in hospital, including 41 in intensive care.

Surf Life Saving NSW has warned hazardous weather conditions, strong winds and large southerly swells make it dangerous along the coast - particularly for rock fishers.

People should consider staying out of the water. Rock fishers in particular are at risk and should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean. This time of year is statistically a very dangerous period for rock fishing accidents and tragedies.

Only a handful of beaches are patrolled at this time of year by council lifeguards and it is likely these beaches will be closed due to the conditions.

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