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NewsHere's How You Can Keep an Eye on Australia's National and Statewide Vaccination Rates
Wondering how many people have had the jab in your state or territory, and nationwide? Here's where you can find all the details.
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NewsVirgin Has Launched a Five-Day Sale with Over a Million Flights Starting From $49
Fares for 70 routes are now on sale — and you can travel until June 2022.
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NewsThe 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Retreat Is on Airbnb If You're Looking for a Future Byron Bay Getaway
Looking for somewhere lavish to stay when border restrictions and lockdowns end? This ten-bedroom luxury estate awaits.
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NewsVirgin Is Giving Away Over $150,000 in Free Flights and Frequent Flyer Points to Vaxxed Australians
Velocity members who've had both their jabs can enter to win prizes — including lounge memberships and Virgin Australia PJs.
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NewsThe 2021 AFL Grand Final Is Officially Moving to Perth's Optus Stadium
For the second year in a row, the AFL's biggest game of the season will be held outside of Victoria.
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NewsQantas Is Aiming to Resume International Flights to Destinations with High Jab Rates From December
Qantas and Jetstar could start flying between Australia and Singapore, Japan, the US, the UK, Canada and Fiji again by the end of the year.
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GuideFive World-Class Sporting Events in NSW to Add to your 2024 Calendar
Check out the serious sporting events happening in the state.
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NewsSkiing, Partying, Tunes and Bungee Jumping: Why Queenstown's Snow Machine Is a Must-Attend Fest
It may seem like just another festival on the surface, but repeat customers know this five-day blowout is so much more than that.
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GuideNo Such Thing as Normal: The Wacky and Wonderful Events Happening in NSW This Year
Dystopian art shows, fabulous regional festivals dedicated to drag and new takes on classic sports — and they're all happening in NSW.
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NewsTurn Around, Bright Eyes: Everything You Need to Know About Thursday's Solar Eclipse Across Australia
If you're in the Ningaloo region, you'll witness a total eclipse. For the rest of the country, it's a partial eclipse.
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GuideFive Adelaide Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event
Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).
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GuideEight Ways to Explore the Spectacular Green Outback in Tropical North Queensland
Prepare for that dusty, red image of the outback to be painted green in Tropical North Queensland.
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GuideTen Extraordinary Gifts for Parents in Need of a Getaway That Caters for Kids
Give your mates with children an adventure they can really enjoy while the little’uns run off holiday steam.
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The 2021 AFL Grand Final Will Be Held in Perth If the MCG Isn't Permitted to Host a Crowd
If Melbourne remains under lockdown or venue restrictions preclude the MCG from hosting spectators, Perth's Optus Stadium will host AFL's biggest game of the year.
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NewsQantas Is Giving Flight Discounts and Frequent Flyer Points to Aussies Who've Been Fully Vaccinated
You can also go into the draw to win a year’s worth of flights, accommodation and fuel.
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NewsThe Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Rolled Out to Australians Under 40 From August 30
Every Aussie aged between 16–40 will finally be eligible to roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer jab as part of Australia's vaccination campaign.
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NewsThis Just-Discovered Flying Reptile Once Soared Through Australia's Prehistoric Skies Like a Dragon
Named 'Thapunngaka shawi', the pterosaur had a one-metre-long skull and a wingspan of seven metres.
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NewsThe Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Has Just Been Approved for Use in Australia
Ten million doses will join Australia's vaccine rollout in 2021, joining the AstraZeneca and Pfizer jabs.
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NewsThis Escape Room Has Released an Online Mystery Kit for You to Sleuth Your Way Through at Home
Download 'A Most Mysterious Convention' from the Arcadium Adventures website, then start solving puzzles and decoding secret messages.
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NewsVaccinated Aussies Will Be Able to Travel Overseas When 80 Percent of the Country Has Had the Jab
Bringing back international travel for vaccinated Australians is part of the third stage of National Cabinet's just-tweaked 'National Plan to transition Australia's National COVID Response'.
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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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All 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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Australia 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.
