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    Melburnians Can Now Drive within Their Five-Kilometre Bubble to Exercise

    The DHHS has revised its guidelines overnight following public backlash against the no-drive rule.

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    Brisbanites Who Visited This Southside Cafe Should Monitor for COVID-19 Symptoms

    If you visited the The Jam Pantry cafe in Greenslopes on Sunday, August 16, you'll need to keep a close eye on your health.

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    The Government Has Announced It Will Provide Every Aussie with a Free COVID-19 Vaccine (If It Works)

    The government has an arrangement with a UK-based drug company, which is trialling a vaccine Prime Minister Scott Morrison called "one of the most advanced and promising in world".

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    Victoria Police Has Reminded Melburnians They Can't Drive within Their Five-Kilometre Bubble to Exercise

    A Victoria Police social media post about the rule has garnered over 4000 comments, highlighting the confusion around some of the new regulations.

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    Queensland Pharmacies Will Soon Be Able to Conduct COVID-19 Tests as Part of a New Trial

    The State Government is piloting a new program to make testing more accessible.

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    Here's Where You Can Get Your Hands On a Face Mask in Sydney

    The NSW Government has strongly recommended Sydneysiders mask up when they're out and about.

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    At-Home COVID-19 Testing Is Now Available for Melburnians Who Can't Leave Their House

    The Victorian Government has launched a new 'call-to-test' service for people with disability, carers, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions.

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    Uber Wants You to Wear a Mask When Riding or Driving in NSW

    It's the latest organisation to encourage Sydneysiders to mask up.

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    Victorians Can Now Be Hit with a $5000 On-the-Spot Fine for Breaching Isolation Orders

    Under new rules announced today, Melburnians in isolation will no longer be able to leave their homes for exercise.

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    These Are the Businesses That Can and Can't Stay Open During Melbourne's Stage Four Lockdown

    Retail stores will need to close for six weeks, but supermarkets and bottle-os are among those allowed to stay open.

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    Victoria Has Declared a State of Disaster and Stage Four Restrictions for Metro Melbourne

    Metropolitan Melbourne will have strict new stay-at-home rules and a curfew from tonight — and regional Victoria will enter stage three restrictions from next week.

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    The NSW Government "Strongly Recommends" Sydneysiders Wear Face Masks from Tomorrow

    It's recommended face masks are worn in places where physical distancing is not possible — such as in shopping centres, on public transport and at places of worship — and in areas where there are high levels of community transmission.

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    Brisbanites Who Visited These Southside and West Moreton Venues Should Monitor for Symptoms

    Positive COVID-19 cases have been linked to 15 more shops and eateries.

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    Woolworths Is "Strongly Encouraging" Shoppers to Wear Face Masks in NSW and Parts of Queensland

    Woolworths wants you to mask up when visiting its supermarkets, Big Ws, Dan Murphy's and BWS stores.

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    Face Masks Will Be Mandatory for All of Victoria as the State Records 723 New COVID-19 Cases

    And Victorians in six new local government areas — outside of metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire — will no longer be allowed any visitors in their homes.

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    Here's When and Where You Have to Wear a Face Mask Under Melbourne's New Public Health Order

    Unless you're exempt, you'll need a face covering when leaving the house, or risk a $200 fine.

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    Here's Where You Can Get Your Hands On a Face Mask in Melbourne

    From Thursday, the face coverings will be mandatory for metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire residents.

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    Metropolitan Melbourne Residents Are Now Required to Wear Masks and Facial Coverings

    If you leave the house for one of the four permitted reasons and you don't cover your face, you'll be fined $200.

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    The Victorian Government Has Clarified Rules Around How Far You Can Travel for Exercise

    Instead of travelling across the city to hike and pickup takeaway coffee, the government is saying you should be visiting your closest park or cafe.

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    This Is What People Have Been Fined for So Far During Melbourne's Second Lockdown

    Two friends driving around playing 'Pokemon Go' and a man eating KFC in-store are some of the people who've been fined for flouting the stay-at-home rules.

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    Sydneysiders Who Visited the Crossroads Hotel Have Been Told to Self-Isolate for Two Weeks

    Nine cases have been directly linked to the Casula pub so far.

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    Metropolitan Melbourne Residents Are Now Encouraged to Wear Masks When Leaving Their Homes

    The Victorian Government recommends that face masks are worn in public situations where "physical distancing is not possible" — such as in shopping centres, on public transport and at markets.

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    These Are the 32 Victorian Local Government Areas Reentering Lockdown from Midnight Tonight

    Stay-at-home orders will apply to metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire for the next six weeks.

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    The Good Dose Is the Bayside's New Wellness Studio and Sourdough Shop

    Take part in a yoga, pilates or jiu jitsu class, then take some bread home with you.

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    NSW's Gyms, Yoga Studios and Tattoo Parlours Will Be Allowed to Reopen from June 13

    Massage parlours, indoor pools and saunas will be allowed to reopen, too.

  • News

    A Guide to Relaxing in Margaret River

    You'll find spa retreats, sunset ocean vistas and vineyard restaurants in Western Australia's famously beautiful wine region.

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    All Australians Can Now Get Tested for COVID-19 If They Are Showing Any Cold or Flu Symptoms

    If you have a cough, sore throat, runny nose or cold and flu-like symptoms, you can now get tested.

  • News

    Bondi and Bronte Beach Will Reopen to Surfers and Swimmers Only from Next Week

    The eastern suburbs beaches will only open at specific times and "land-based activities" are still off-limits.

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    You Can Now Stream Old Episodes of 'Aerobics Oz Style' to Get Your Retro Fitness Fix

    The leotard-heavy show was on TV for 20 years — and now it's back in time for your iso workouts.

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    Queensland Recorded Zero New COVID-19 Cases Overnight for the First Time in Six Weeks

    Victoria reported only one and NSW a five-week low of six new cases.

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    Randwick City Council Has Reopened Its Beaches for Exercise Only

    As of today, Monday, April 20, you can head for a swim at Maroubra, a run at Clovelly or a surf at Coogee.

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    Queensland's Bundaberg and Beenleigh Rum Distilleries Are Now Making Hand Sanitiser

    Fans of fermented and distilled sugarcane juice can now look forward to freshening their fingers with their preferred tipple.

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    Manly Spirits Co Is Turning Gin Into Sanitiser So You Can Disinfect Your Hands and Smell Like Botanicals

    The Sydney distillery is redistilling some of its high-grade alcohol to make the in-demand product.

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    Six Fun and Completely Free Ways to Work Out at Home

    From Lizzo-backed dance routines to yoga classes with dogs and old-school Jane Fonda videos, here's how to work up a sweat without spending a dime.

  • News

    NSW Will Finally Introduce a State-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban

    It's the last state or territory in Australia to commit to a ban.

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    Eight Top-Notch Ways to Indulge on a Weekend Away in Canberra

    Go all-out with up-close animal encounters, boozy high teas and luxurious spa experiences — you deserve it.

  • News

    Sydney's Level Two Water Restrictions Set to Be Relaxed from March 1

    Restrictions will drop to Level 1 after dams received a much needed boost from February's heavy rainfall.

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    The City of Melbourne Is Giving Free Movie Tickets and Pool Visits to the City's Homeless on Hot Days

    The offer is part a long-term heat relief program to help disadvantaged Melburnians cope with heatwaves.

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    Level Two Water Restrictions Will Start in Sydney for the First Time Since the Millennium Drought

    Sydney's dam levels are the lowest they've been since the 2000s drought.

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