Michael Bunce, of Broadstairs, Kent, pleaded guilty to six charges of sending a communication of an indecent or offensive nature.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has slammed the federal government's handling of the trans-Tasman travel bubble after revealing 55 passengers from New Zealand had unexpectedly arrived in the state, more than double the number initially reported.

Restrictions in Melbourne and regional Victoria are finally set to ease in the coming weeks, but the hard border will remain between the city and the regions, with permits required for cross-border travel.