Queensland's borders to reopen as southern Tasmania exits lockdown

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk reveals plans to begin opening up the state from next month.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk looks on during a press conference in Brisbane, Monday, October 18, 2021. Source: AAP

Victoria has reported 1,903 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, as it prepares for an early exit from its lockdown. And thousands of children have gone back to school in New South Wales.

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Published 18 October 2021 6:12pm

By Peggy Giakoumelos

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Victoria has reported 1,903 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, as it prepares for an early exit from its lockdown. And thousands of children have gone back to school in New South Wales.

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Queensland's borders to reopen as southern Tasmania exits lockdown

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Victoria has reported 1,903 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, as it prepares for an early exit from its lockdown. And thousands of children have gone back to school in New South Wales.

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Victoria has reported 1,903 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, as it prepares for an early exit from its lockdown. And thousands of children have gone back to school in New South Wales.

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