7NEWS Update: Thursday October 1, 2020

Queensland has officially opened its doors to northern New South Wales, including residents of Byron Bay, Ballina and Lismore, with long queues expected at border checkpoints today; Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to announce a $1.5 billion dollar boost to the manufacturing sector to strengthen supply chains, creating thousands of jobs; and Australian singer Helen Reddy is being remembered as a strong, brave activist following her death aged 78. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.