The border between Australia's two most populous states - Victoria and New South Wales - is to close after a spike in Covid-19 cases in Melbourne.
The outbreak in Victoria's capital has seen hundreds of cases in the past two weeks - more than 95% of new Australian infections.
Until now, the two states had maintained open borders even when others had shut them.
The closure, beginning on Wednesday, will restrict travel to permit holders.
Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews said it was a joint decision with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
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