7NEWS Update: Friday December 18, 2020

The federal budget update has confirmed the Australian economy is bouncing back from the COVID recession, with 17,000 Australians getting back to work in the last month; the coronavirus outbreak on Sydney's Northern Beaches is expected to grow after thousands rushed to get tested; and French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive to COVID-19 after a week of meetings with European leaders. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.