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Masks Are Required Again Indoors and Outdoors in Brisbane and Moreton Bay Due to New Local Cases
The mask rules last changed just days ago, but now they've been amended again — so you'll need to mask up while sitting for the next two weeks.
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Victoria Will Trial Vaccine Passports in Regional Areas Ahead of Melbourne's Lockdown Ending
When Melbourne's lockdown ends, the plan is to let everyone check in at venues and show proof that you're vaccinated with the same app.
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This Is What New South Wales' Full Roadmap Out of Lockdown Looks Like
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced the next phase in the state's roadmap out of lockdown, which includes travelling throughout NSW and restarting community sport when 80 percent of NSW residents over 16 are double jabbed.
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Here's How to Measure What Is 15 Kilometres From Your Home Under Melbourne's New Lockdown Rules
When Victoria hits the 80-percent single-jab mark, Melburnians will be able to exercise, shop for groceries and enjoy outdoor social interaction within 15 kilometres of home.
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Melburnians Can Travel 15 Kilometres and Enjoy More Outdoor Activities From September 28
The first set of eased restrictions under Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown will kick in when the state reaches the 80-percent single-dosed vaccination mark.
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Fifty Percent of Eligible Australians Are Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
More than 26 million jabs have been given so far, and almost 75 percent of eligible population has received their first dose.
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Southeast Queensland's Mask Rules Are Changing to Let You Take Off Your Mask While Sitting Down
If you’re seated at a pub, bar, restaurant, cinema or theatre, you can start flashing your smile again.
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These Four Queensland Health Vaccination Hubs Are Now Doing Walk-In COVID-19 Jabs Every Day
Brisbanites no longer need appointments to get vaccinated at Boondall, Kippa Ring, Caboolture Square and Doomben Racecourse.
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Service NSW Is Piloting an Update to Its App That Integrates COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates
When Sydney's lockdown ends, the plan is to let everyone check in at venues and show proof that you're vaccinated with the same app.
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Melbourne Just Got Hit By an Actual Earthquake
The shakes lasted about 20 seconds, which proved pretty exciting stuff for this particular writer who hadn't even had their morning coffee yet.
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The Moderna Vaccine Is Being Rolled Out Via Australian Pharmacies From This Week
Three COVID-19 vaccinations, from AstraZeneca, Pfizer and now Moderna, are now available in Australia.
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Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Mood When You've Had a Rough Day
Try one of these mood boosters the next time you need to turn a topsy-turvy day around.
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This Is What Victoria's Four-Phase Roadmap Out of the State's Current Lockdown Looks Like
Restrictions will ease at four different points over the coming months, starting with reaching the 80-percent single-dosed vaccination mark — which is expected around Sunday, September 25.
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Public Outdoor Swimming Pools Will Be Allowed to Reopen Across NSW From September 27
Councils will need to have a stringent COVID-19 safety plans in place for outdoor pools, and those plans will need be approved by NSW Health.
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Sydney's LGAs of Concern Will Move to the Same Lockdown Rules as the Rest of Sydney From Tomorrow
There'll be no time limits on exercising or outdoor recreation, fully vaccinated residents will be able to gather in groups of five outdoors, and the travel radius will now include your LGA.
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Queensland Health's Vaccination Hubs Are Doing Walk-In Pfizer Jabs All Weekend
Still need to get vaxxed? Everyone aged 12 and over can simply walk in to get the Pfizer jab on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19.
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Here's How to Measure What Is Ten Kilometres From Your Home Under Melbourne's Eased Lockdown Rules
With Victoria about to hit the 70-percent single-jab mark, Melburnians under lockdown will be able to exercise, shop for groceries and enjoy outdoor social interaction within ten kilometres of home.
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Outdoor Gathering and Travel Rules Are Easing Because Victoria Will Hit 70-Percent Single Jabs Today
From 11.59pm on Friday, September 17, Melburnians will be allowed to picnic outside with someone they don't live with — and travel ten kilometres from home for exercise and to shop.
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The Overnight Curfew Will No Longer Apply in Sydney's LGAs of Concern From Tonight
No other rules are easing for now, but residents in Sydney's hotspot LGAs can now leave the house at any hour — as long as they abide by all of the other restrictions.
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Here's Where You Can Get NSW Health's Daily COVID-19 Updates From Now On
Premier Gladys Berejiklian isn't giving daily COVID-19 press conferences anymore, but you can still get the latest case numbers at 11am each morning.
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Southeast Queensland Is Keeping Its Existing Gathering and Venue Rules for Two More Weeks
For the next fortnight, the current rules around having people over and heading out of the house will remain in effect.
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Southeast Queensland's Current Mask Rules Will Remain in Place for Another Fortnight
Until at least 4pm on Friday, September 24, masks will still be required indoors in public — and in a number of other situations when you leave your own house.
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People in LGAs of Concern Will Be Able to Enjoy Two Hours of Outdoor Recreation From September 13
NSW has just slightly tweaked the new outdoor gathering rules that'll kick in on Monday.
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Brisbanites Who Visited Garden City Shopping Centre May Need to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
Brisbane's latest lockdown has ended, but new venues keep being added to the exposure site list.
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Roll Up, Roll Up: A Guide to Booking Your COVID-19 Vaccination in Sydney
COVID-19 vaccinations are now open to NSW residents under 40 — here's how you can get booking.
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This Is What the First Stage of New South Wales' Roadmap Out of Lockdown Looks Like
When the state hits the 70-percent fully vaccinated threshold, people who've had both jabs will be able to head out to pubs, restaurants, shops, gigs and cinemas again.
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Regional Victoria Except Greater Shepparton Will Come Out of Lockdown at Midnight on September 9
While Melbourne will remain under the current lockdown rules until 70 percent of the state has had one COVID-19 vaccination, most regional areas of Victoria will ease out of stay-at-home conditions this week.
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All the Ways Local Businesses Are Encouraging Australians to Get Out and Get Vaccinated
Free beers, jeans and flights are just a few of the ways businesses are rewarding those that get their jabs.
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Here'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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Residents of Sydney's LGAs of Concern Will Be Able to Enjoy Unlimited Exercise From September 3
The overnight curfew will still be in place, but you'll be able to head out of the house as much as you like for exercise between 5am–9pm.
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Melburnians Will Be Able to Exercise for Longer and Travel Ten Kilometres From Around September 23
Once 70 percent of Victorians have had their first COVID-19 vaccination, the state government will start to relax some lockdown restrictions.
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Melbourne's Current Lockdown Rules Are Staying Until 70 Percent of the State Has Had One Jab
It's expected that the vaccine threshold will be met on or around Thursday, September 23.
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Premier Gladys Berejiklian Has Given a Glimpse of What'll Ease When 70 Percent of NSW Is Jabbed
"You can expect to go out and have a meal, you can expect to attend a public event, you can expect to go and get services that you can't expect now."
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Roll Up, Roll Up: A Guide to Booking Your COVID-19 Vaccination in Melbourne
COVID-19 vaccinations are now open to Victorians under 40 — here's how you can get booking.
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Roll Up, Roll Up: A Guide to Booking Your COVID-19 Vaccination in Brisbane
COVID-19 vaccinations are now open to Queenslanders under 40 — here's how you can get booking.
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Victoria's Current Lockdown Won't Be Ending on September 2 Due to High COVID-19 Case Numbers
"With almost 100 cases today — where many of them remain mysteries, many of them were out in the community during their infectious period — it is not going to be possible for us to be able to open up our Victorian community in just a few days time," said Premier Daniel Andrews.
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Queenslanders Will Still Need to Keep Wearing Masks in Most Situations for the Next Fortnight
You'll need to keep masking up indoors in public, at stadiums, on public transport and ride shares, and outdoors if you can't socially distance.
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Queensland Is Relaxing Gathering and Venue Restrictions (and Allowing Dancing) From 4pm Today
After recent lockdowns and tighter restrictions, Queensland is loosening the rules around parties, eating and drinking out of the house, vertical consumption, venue capacities and more.
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Outdoor Gathering Rules Will Ease Slightly From September 13 Now That NSW Has Hit Six Million Jabs
All adults will need to be fully vaccinated — and, while the change doesn't extend to LGAs of concern, families in those areas will be able to go out together for an hour of outdoor recreation.
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This Helpful Interactive Map Shows NSW's COVID-19 Vaccination Rates by Postcode
The New South Wales Government maps lets Sydneysiders see the percentage of residents who've had the jab across the city and state.
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Victoria Is Opening Up the Pfizer Vaccination to Under 40s From August 25
From tomorrow, people aged between 16–39 will be able to book in to get the Pfizer jab — and if you already have an AstraZeneca appointment, you'll be given the choice to switch.
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Restaurants and Bars to Reopen to Fully Vaccinated Patrons Once 70 Percent of NSW Is Jabbed
NSW Police Minister David Elliott has confirmed that the state is planning to allow pubs, restaurants and gyms to start welcoming in vaxxed customers when it reaches the 70-percent vaccination mark.