Queensland has opened its borders today so what can we expect as coronavirus restrictions ease

Melbourne mother Mel Currey and her partner Hylton Shaw have been on the road to Brisbane since last Friday, their baby boy Marlon nestled in the back of their car.

This morning they will have a large family reunion with grandparents and family at a welcome home party in Red Hill.

While aware of the need to avoid too much kissing and hugging, the couple, who have been in lockdown in Victoria for three months, cannot wait to introduce baby Marlon to family members.

Thousands of tourists are bound for Queensland but many venues remain restricted on numbers and some are still closed.

The couple is among thousands of holiday-makers celebrating the tearing down of Queensland’s barriers after 250 days with them firmly shut.

From 1:00am, the…