More than 70 passengers scheduled to fly out from India to Australia on Saturday have been stopped from boarding after 40 tested positive to COVID-19. The true toll of the drought has finally been realised with statistics revealing a lack of water has crippled cotton growers and caused a reduction of livestock for producers. Fears of a new Middle East war were building as terror group Hamas sent rockets deep into Israel, at least three missiles were fired from Lebanon and Israeli air and ground forces attacked Gaza. People living in townhouses and units will be required to put QR codes on their front doors and fences to monitor visiting guests.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.