South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has announced the state will strengthen its border wall with Victoria in an effort to stop the spread of Melbourne’s coronavirus outbreaks.
The Premier said while the border remained shut to NSW and ACT travellers, he would consider their situation separately to that of Victoria.
The focus turned to job growth and employment as Mr Marshall noted the technological industry as a key ingredient in boosting jobs at the opening of the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre. Image: News Corp Australia
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