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The border closure between the states of Victoria and New South Wales is the first tome the two states will be shut off from one another in a century.
The border between Victoria, which is battling an increase in coronavirus cases, and the other neighbouring state of South Australia has been closed for a while. It was due to be opened on 20 July, but six days ago that decision was abandoned.
Victoria has confirmed 127 new coronavirus cases overnight.
127 new covid cases in Victoria overnight
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