Here are the coronavirus border closure rules across all states and territories in Australia
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Whether you re arriving by road, sea or air, each state has coronavirus border rules you need to be aware of.
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Since the pandemic began, state border closures have been a moveable feast as COVID-19 outbreaks have heated up and simmered down across the country.
Monday saw three local cases recorded in Greater Sydney, while Greater Brisbane s three-day snap lockdown to stop the spread of the UK COVID-19 variant will be lifted at 6:00pm local time.
Following this, several states and territories have changed their border measures, with some downgrading Greater Brisbane from a COVID-19 hotspot.
Acting PM hopes travel demand survives border closures
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Subscriber only ACTING Prime Minister Michael McCormack says he hopes recent snap lockdowns and border restrictions in some states won t discourage interstate travel and tourism. Mr McCormack has made a quick dash to north Queensland for a listening tour to discover how the region is handling the pandemic while he stands in for Scott Morrison, who is on leave. Water infrastructure including the Hells Gate Dam and Big Rocks Weir as well as road improvements are also on his agenda as he tours around Townsville over the next 24 hours.
NBL season opener to take place in warehouse as schedule adjusted for COVID-19 state border closures
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The Cairns Taipans will now host the opening game of the 2021 season inside a converted former Bunnings Warehouse site.
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With its launch already significantly delayed, the NBL has been forced to again adjust its fixtures for the upcoming season in light of state border closures.
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The Cairns Taipans will now play the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL season opener on January 15 after rescheduling due to border closures
The Taipans will host the season opener in their new pop-up facility inside an modified former Bunnings Warehouse
The Chief Medical Officer says the vaccine will not be a "magic bullet immediately" and the PM says a premature rollout of the jab would be "very dangerous". Here's a recap if you missed today's coronavirus press conference.