Perrottet and Andrews announce joint plan to overhaul Albury Base hospital

NSW premier says $550m project to boost health in border region is a great example of co-operation across political lines'

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The premiers of New South Wales and Victoria have announced a joint plan to fund a $558m redevelopment of the Albury Base hospital to improve healthcare in the border region.

The announcement, from two leaders on opposite sides of the political aisle who have developed a strong history of collaboration, comes a month out from the Victorian election and four months ahead of the NSW state poll.