Mayor Simon Murray said these are challenging and unprecedented times for our nation and our region.

This takes the total number of cases of COVID-19 in Hunter New England to 11.

"I can not rule out the possibility that some of the business may shut down."

Major retailers have been advocating for council delivery curfews across the nation to be temporarily lifted.

"Ticketholders to all shows will be contacted soon by the Entertainment Venues."

Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressed the media in a lengthy press conference to inform the public of the new measures.

In a statement to the ASX, the airline also said it would cut group domestic capacity by 50 per cent until June 14 as well.

Health staff continue to undertake daily wellness checks with all confirmed cases in the District.

Tamworth Powerstation Museum will be closed from tomorrow for the foreseeable future to minimise any possible risks to its mostly elderly vo

"Please help us do everything possible to protect our patients."

This package has two key components: $700 million in extra health funding and $1.6 billion in tax cuts to support jobs.

CORONAVIRUS has knocked out two major Group 4 Rugby League pre-season competitions –the Jack Woolaston 9’s and Ladies League Tag Knockout.