thank you forjoining us, caroline walker.packers who flout covid rules, after hundreds were seen partying at a sydney beach on christmas day. videos of the gathering, widely shared on social media, showed hordes of young people at bronte beach in breach of regulations. the event has sparked anger among locals, with health officials calling it "absolutely appalling". sydney is battling a new outbreak after months of no local cases. the us house of representatives has voted in favour of boosting payments under a new coronavirus stimulus package. under the new deal individuals would receive $2,000 — previously it had been just $600. president trump has championed the increase in payments, but the relief package is likely to struggle in the republican—led senate. we are joined by our business presenter, ben bland. a little bit confusing. can you explain? it has been a perplexing few days if you've been watching events in washington dc. first — a $900 billion relief package to help americans and businesses hit by the pandemic got