Coronavirus Australia news: Australia records first day without a locally acquired COVID case since June

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has thanked health care workers across the country as Australia achieves a day with no locally acquired cases for the first time in nearly five months.

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Here is a summary of what happened on Sunday:

There were no locally acquired cases in Australia today. This is the first time that has happened since June 9.

There were no locally acquired cases in today. This is the first time that has happened since June 9. NSW has reported a case connected with a known cluster. This will be counted in Monday's figures.

has reported a case connected with a known cluster. This will be counted in Monday's figures. Victoria recorded zero cases, while NSW recorded four cases from overseas travellers.

recorded zero cases, while recorded four cases from overseas travellers. Queensland and Western Australia also had one case each who were returned travellers.

and also had one case each who were returned travellers. South Australia announced it would start testing the wastewater facilities at Tailem Bend and Naracoorte for traces of COVID-19.

Look back at Sunday's key events as they unfolded on the blog below: