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10:20 Mandatory masks in Melbourne at midnight  

The Victorian Premier says people must self-isolate as soon as they feel sick, or the 6-week lockdown in Melbourne will have to be extended.

Those under lockdown in Melbourne must wear masks from midnight tonight, and Robert Kelly will speak with Anthony Stewart in the ABC's newsroom in Melbourne as Victoria prepares for this latest protection against Covid-19.

People wearing face masks are seen at the entrance of the Menarock Life aged care facility, where a cluster of infections has been reported. There are Covid-19 cases linked to 40 aged care facilities in Victoria.

Photo: AFP

10:30 Covid-19's psychological toll is mounting

The impact of lockdown and the negative psychological consequences of Covid-19 on Australians are being monitored and documented by the Black Dog Institute - a not-for-profit organisation making a change in the mental health space.

Tonight Robert speaks with Black Dog's clinical research fellow Peter Baldwin.

10:45 Midweek Mediawatch: MPs mental health in the headlines 

Hayden Donnell from RNZ Mediawatch joins Robert to look at a hectic few days in the local media. Hayden will be discussing the treatment of mental health in the wake of Andrew Falloon's resignation, resignations and restructuring at TVNZ and the reporting on Michael Shellenberger's apology over alleged climate change exaggerations.  

TVNZ's Simon Dallow and Wendy Petrie give the nation the latest political poll results.

TVNZ's Simon Dallow and Wendy Petrie give the nation the latest political poll results. Photo: screenshot / TVNZ1 News