Safer roads and congestion busting upgrades worth more than $3 billion will turbocharge the state’s COVID-19 recovery and support more than 6,500 jobs. A remedy for a shortage of workers, support for the elderly to stay in their own homes and more resources for residential facilities will feature in a $10 billion-plus overhaul of the aged care sector. A world-first Australian study has found one of Australia’s most popular staple foods has been found to harbour “potentially dangerous” microplastics. And dancing will remain banned, patrons will need to stay seated while drinking, and masks will remain mandatory on public transport, after the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions for Greater Sydney were extended by another week. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.