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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    Melbourne Is Set to Swelter Through One Its Hottest November Days Ever Today

    It's set to hit 39 degrees — but if it creeps above 40, it'll be the hottest November day in 22 years.

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    Another Haze of Bushfire Smoke Is Affecting Sydney's Air Quality This Morning

    Thick smoke from bushfires across New South Wales is currently affecting large parts of the city.

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    Five Simple Steps to Help You Excel in Your Job and Carve Out a Successful Career for Yourself

    How to play to your strengths, broaden your mind and take a leap forward.

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    Melbourne's Throat-Scratching London Plane Trees Are Being Uprooted and Replaced

    A heap of the irritating trees are being swapped out for climate change-resilient jacarandas, Moreton Bay figs and sweet gums.

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    Which Degrees to Study If You Want to Make a Difference in the World

    You could complain about everything that's wrong in the world — or you could go out and fix it.

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    The ACT Has Just Legalised Cannabis for Personal Use

    The new laws, which will come into effect in January 2020, allow adults to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis and grow two plants.

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    Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall Could Soon Be a Smoke-Free Zone

    The Melbourne City Council will make a decision on the ban next week.

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    Five Things to Keep in Mind When You Decide to Take on Part-Time Study

    How to become a total boss of studying and working at the same time.

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    North Sydney's CBD Is Butting Out and Becoming Totally Smoke-Free

    A smoking ban will be rolled out across the CBD, following community support and a unanimous council vote.

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    We're Giving Away a Three-Month Membership for You and a Mate to a High-Intensity Boxing Gym

    Launch head-first into your morning workout at Sydney's new concept gym — for free.

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    We're Giving Away a Double Pass to a High Intensity Fitness Event This Week

    Launch head-first into your Thursday morning with a boxing class at Sydney's new concept gym — plus, styling tips and brekkie.

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    Five Key Skills You Should Master for Your Job

    Chance favours the prepared mind. Here's how to prep.

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    Five Ways to Avoid Going into Full Hibernation This Winter

    Stave off the cold-weather slump with some city adventures.

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    A Haze of "Hazardous" Smoke Is Currently Affecting the Air Quality in Sydney

    NSW Health has issued an air quality alert following wayward smoke from burning off in the Blue Mountains.

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    US Fitness Favourite Barry's Bootcamp Is Opening Its First Melbourne Studio

    The Los Angeles-founded workout studio will open gyms in the CBD and South Yarra.

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    Hundreds of Melbourne Homes Might Soon be Getting Free Food Waste Bins

    It's part of the City of Melbourne's plan to become zero waste by 2030.

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    Collingwood's About to Score a New Bathhouse Championing a 'No Bullshit' Approach to Self Care

    With affordable spa and mindfulness offerings, Sense of Self will a place for regular self care, rather than a one-off.

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    This New Podcast Will Put You to Sleep By Reading Through the IKEA Catalogue

    It simply lists IKEA product names in an attempt to help you drop off.

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    A New Dome of Yoga, Meditation and Music Has Popped Up in the Entertainment Quarter

    A Sound Life Dome is hosting live music and wellness classes — and it's offering free classes for Sydney's vulnerable communities.

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    You Could Score New Workout Gear from The Iconic by Going for a Run, Swim or Cycle

    Smash out mini exercise challenges for the chance to win vouchers for the likes of Nike, Adidas and Puma.

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    Super Affordable Activewear Brand Decathlon Has Opened in Melbourne

    The French retail giant's first Melbourne stores stock everything from activewear and sporting goods to tents and wetsuits.

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    Super Affordable Activewear Brand Decathlon Has Opened Its Second Sydney Store

    It's the French retail giant's second Australian store, stocking everything from activewear and sporting goods to tents and wetsuits.

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    The NGV Will Host 20 Weeks of Free Yoga and Fitness Classes This Summer

    The Lululemon program will have punters stretching, breathing and breaking a sweat in the gallery's Grollo Equiset Garden.

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    Reunion Is the Supportive New Sydney Gym from One of the Founders of F45

    The class-based Potts Point gym will pop you into a team of three so you can take work towards your fitness goals together.

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    This Easygoing Yoga Group Is Running Affordable Outdoor Classes All Over Sydney

    The Sydney Yoga Collective sessions are just $12 and hosted at gyms, parks and pools across town.

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