BREAKING: The border between Victoria and NSW will close at midnight on Tuesday for the first time in 100 years, as the state’s second COVID-19 surge intensifies.
The Sydney Morning HeraldThe dramatic decision to shut the border for the first time in 100 years was made at an early morning hook-up between Mr Andrews, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday.
Premier Berejiklian, Health Minister Brad Hazzard, NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant and NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller will also provide an update on COVID-19 at noon.The most important news, analysis and insights delivered to your inbox at the start and end of each day. Sign up to
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