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NewsQantas Will Use Digital Health Passes to Verify Vaccination and Testing Status When Overseas Travel Resumes
They'll be rolled out on Jetstar routes, too, following trials of the International Air Transport Association Travel Pass app throughout this year.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Released Footage of Its Adorable Koala Joey If Your Day Could Use Some Cuteness
Little Humphrey is just over 12 months old — and as endearing as you'd expect.
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NewsAustralia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Has Been Suspended for At Least Eight Weeks
With three Australian states currently in lockdown, New Zealand has once again paused quarantine-free travel.
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NewsA Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors
This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.
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NewsBrisbane Will Host the 2032 Olympic Games
After endorsing the Queensland capital back in June, the International Olympic Committee has officially named it the host of the 2032 games.
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NewsSeeing Eye Dogs' Puppy Games Is the Adorable Contest That Swaps Athletes for Guide Dog Trainees
Watch four adorable canines go head to head in the cutest sporting contest ever.
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NewsStuff Is the Melbourne-Based Personal Care Brand Promoting Healthy Masculinity
Treat yourself to some feel-good skincare items with free shipping.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Just Added a New 24/7 Penguin Live-Stream to Its Online TV Channel
Sometimes, you just need to watch penguins play to get through the day.
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NewsA Close Conjunction of Venus and Mars Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
The two planets will appear a mere finger's width apart.
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NewsRidesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Discounted Rides To and From Vaccination Appointments
Nab $10 off your trip to vaccination hubs and clinics, and to GPs giving the jab — and back as well.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Welcomed a New Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Joey and It's As Adorable As You'd Expect
Stop what you’re doing and just enjoy this newborn baby wombat.
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NewsMelbourne's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Has Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row
Just like in 2020, the 2021 event has been scrapped due to the pandemic.
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NewsThis Is What Australia's New Four-Phase Pathway Out of COVID-19 Looks Like
Following a National Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new plan — although there's no timeframes attached at present.
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NewsTaronga Zoo Has Brought Back Its Adorable Online TV Channel with 24/7 Animal Live-Streams
You can now watch seals swim, meerkats play and otters frolic all day, every day.
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NewsQuarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Resume Between New Zealand and Some Australian States
From Sunday, July 4, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.
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NewsAll Australian Adults Regardless of Their Age Can Now Get the AstraZeneca Vaccine
Keen to get the jab ASAP? You can now go to your GP and request the AstraZeneca vaccine — even if you're under 40.
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NewsVirgin Is Planning to Give Free Flights and Frequent Flyer Points to Vaccinated Australians
The airline's VA-X & Win competition will launch once COVID-19 vaccines are made available to all Australian adults.
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NewsQuarantine-Free Travel Between Australia and New Zealand Has Been Paused
New Zealand has suspended the trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday, June 29 due to the growing number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases across Australia.
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FeatureAn Explorer's Guide to Hong Kong
From verdant, mountainous peaks to secluded, sandy beaches, a different side of the harbour city awaits.
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NewsA 'Strawberry' Full Moon Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies This Week
It's considered a supermoon by some, but not by others — either way, it'll be brightening up Australia's skies on Friday, June 25.
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FeatureA Luxury Guide to Hong Kong
As one of the world's great financial hubs, it's probably no surprise that Hong Kong has long been a playground for the wealthy.
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FeatureAn Art Lover's Guide to Hong Kong
Once best known as one of the world's major financial hubs, the harbour city has now made a name for itself thanks to a booming creative scene.
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News12 Luxe Boutique Hotels to Inspire Your Next New Zealand Getaway
Book into Auckland's striking brick-clad hotel, Dunedin's new five-star boutique or an eye-catching Queenstown property with a complimentary drinks hour.
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NewsHigh-End Fitness Brand Peloton Has Started Streaming Its Instructor-Led Workouts in Australia
Its pricey bikes will launch here in July, too.
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NewsQueensland Is Bringing Back Online Travel Declarations for Interstate and NZ Visitors
From 1am on Saturday, June 19, anyone travelling to the Sunshine State from another Aussie state or territory, or from NZ, will need to fill out the form.
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NewsAirbnb Wants You and Your Mates to Spend a Year Living in Its Properties for Free
It's looking for 12 people to spend 12 months hopping between Airbnb rentals — and staying anywhere you like.
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NewsMelbourne's New Marriott Hotel Opens This Month with a Rooftop Bar and Heated Infinity Pool
The 28-metre wet-edge pool boasts panoramic views and chic cocktails — and it'll be open to the public.
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NewsAustralia Is Still Aiming to Implement a Travel Bubble with Singapore "Sooner Rather Than Later"
It doesn't look likely to happen by July, as first suggested, but the two countries are still working towards the travel bubble.
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NewsBrisbane Just Moved One Step Closer to Hosting the 2032 Olympic Games
All that's left is for the International Olympic Committee to take a vote, which'll happen in mid-July.
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NewsSix Places Down Under Have Been Named in the World's Top Ten Most Liveable Cities for 2021
Auckland topped the list, with Adelaide coming in third, Wellington equal fourth, Perth sixth, Melbourne tied for eighth and Brisbane ranking tenth.
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NewsThis 30-Metre-Long Dinosaur Found in Outback Queensland Is Officially Australia's Largest Ever
As long as a basketball court and as tall as a two-storey building, Australotitan cooperensis was first unearthed in 2007 in Cooper Creek.
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NewsThese Melbourne Zoos Are Live-Streaming Their Cute Animals to Help Boost Your Mood
Watch snow leopard cubs, lions, giraffes and penguins as they go about their days.
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NewsEight Great Adelaide Neighbourhoods to Consider for Your Next Move
Your new playground could be a creative hub in the inner city — or an adorable seaside village.
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NewsA Pivotal Change to New South Wales' Sexual Assault Laws Is Underway
Consent will need to be actively communicated, and can't be presumed, under changes proposed following a review by the NSW Law Reform Commission.
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NewsWestern Sydney's $300-Million Indoor Snow Resort Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality
The proposed skiing centre is set to include a 300-metre indoor ski slope, an ice skating rink, and a revolving restaurant with snow views.
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NewsThis Is What Australia's Weather Has in Store Once Winter Hits
Like most seasons lately, it's set to be wetter and warmer than usual in many parts of the country.
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NewsSeven New Zealand Snow Experiences That Aren't Just Skiing or Snowboarding
From dogsledding to backcountry trekking and driving around a snow-covered race track.
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NewsA 'Blood' Supermoon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Month
It isn't just the last supermoon of 2021 — it's a total lunar eclipse, too.
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NewsQantas and Jetstar Have Pushed Back Plans to Resume International Flights Until December
Initially, the airlines were hoping to start jetting overseas in October.
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NewsAssistance Dogs Australia Wants You To Name One of Its Super Cute Puppies
It needs to start with the letter B, and have two syllables — so Boaty McBoatface is out.
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NewsA Landmark $2.3 Billion Investment for Mental Health Services Has Been Announced in the Federal Budget
It's the single largest Commonwealth commitment to mental health and suicide prevention in history.
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NewsThe Federal Government Will Spend $3.4 Billion on Women's Health, Safety and Financial Security
Part of the 2021–22 Budget, it covers cervical and breast cancer screening programs, endometriosis support, services for women and children who are experiencing violence, and childcare.
