Griffith has broken a three-month long streak of job losses and people have started returning to paid work.
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While foot traffic on Banna Avenue isn't what it once was, the figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics can give a little bit of hope that things will get better.
Patience and vigilance appear to be key as we all get back to something that might look 'normal'.
The challenges brought on by COVID-19 won't be over soon, and we've seen this morning, the border crossings between Victoria and NSW will be shut on Tuesday.
The disruption to people's lives and their businesses will be significant, if not catastrophic for some.
That government's are prepared to make this decision suggests that the pandemic isn't just a bump in the road.
Our recovery in Griffith has started many weeks ago and they key for us will be to ensure it's not brought back to Griffith.
Declan Rurenga, editor
drurenga@areanews.com.au
