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    The Sunshine Coast Is Getting a Three-in-One Holey Moley, Archie Brothers and Strike Bowling Precinct

    Combining a boozy mini golf joint, a circus-themed arcade and bar, and ten-pin bowling, it'll be your one-stop kidulting shop for trips up the coast.

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    Gallery: Melbourne's Celebratory First Weekend Out of Lockdown

    From streetside brunches to catch-ups after months of isolation, Melburnians were out in force over the weekend to enjoy a drink, a meal and quality time with their nearest and dearest.

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    Five Must-Try Restaurants in the Inner West's New Dining Precinct

    From sweet to savoury, a world of great new eats has landed in Smidmore Street.

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    A Guide to Southwest Sydney That'll Take You from Brekkie to the Bar

    Catch incredible art, enjoy Lebanese sweets and take a hike through a lush national park .

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    The Localist: Sydney 2021

    The past year has really highlighted the importance of supporting our local shops and hospo joints. There's power at your fingertips — and in your shopping baskets.

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    Victoria Is Ditching Quarantine for Double-Vaxxed International Travellers From November

    Come November 1, if you're double-jabbed, you'll be able to head overseas — and return home without a two-week quarantine stint.

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    Melbourne's Surf Park Urbnsurf Will Start Pumping Out Waves Once Again This Week

    After an extended lockdown hiatus, the surf park is back from Saturday, October 23.

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    Melbourne's Getting a Pop-Up Zipline Across the Yarra This Summer

    Come December, you'll be able to zip from Fed Square to Alexandra Gardens from nine metres above the water.

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    How to Treat Yourself in Sydney Without Blowing Your Cash Straight After Payday

    Whatever your budget, the Harbour City is teeming with things to eat, see and do.

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    Everything You Need to Know About Melbourne's Solar Phenomenon Melbhenge

    It happens twice a year when the sun rises or sets in perfect alignment with the CBD grid — here's where and how to see it.

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    The City of Sydney Is Pushing to Make Sydney Harbour Swimmable with Ocean Pools and Improved Water Quality

    Lord Mayor Clover Moore is pushing for improved water quality in the harbour in order to "unleash enormous potential for community recreation and wellbeing".

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    International Travel Will Be Back on the Cards for Vaccinated Australians From November 1

    On the same date, New South Wales will drop all quarantine requirements and caps for double-vaccinated Aussies.

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    Melbourne's Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boats Are Available to Book for Yarra Cruises Once Again

    These river boats are back in operation, as long as you live within 15 kilometres of Southbank — and your sailing route.

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    Museum of Brisbane's New Boat Tours Will Take You Sailing Through the City's History

    Hit the water from the City Botanic Gardens to spend three hours floating past historic landmarks.

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    Picnic Season

    Leisurely afternoons in the sun, next-level cheese platters and kicking it with your mates — picnics are officially back.

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    Six Essentials to Pack for Leisurely Days in the Sun According to Picnic Queen Karina Findley

    From old-school lawn games to gooey cheeses, here are the gems that'll upgrade your next picnic.

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    International Travel Will Restart for Vaccinated Aussies on a State-By-State Basis From November

    When 80 percent of eligible residents in a state or territory have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, that state or territory will be permitted to recommence international travel.

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    This Website Helps You Easily Find You and Your Mate's 15-Kilometre Bubble Crossover

    Picnics are allowed, the travel radius has expanded to 15 kilometres, and this'll handy website will help you plan out where to head.

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    Six Idyllic Spots for a Picnic on the Lower North Shore Where You Can BYO Booze

    Secluded green reserves, historic sites and parks with unbeatable harbour views make for some of the city's top al fresco spots.

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    Six Idyllic Spots for a Picnic in the Inner West Where You Can BYO Booze

    Waterfront vistas, city views and friendly pups — you can enjoy all at these green patches with a drink in hand.

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    Seven Idyllic Spots for a Picnic in the Eastern Suburbs Where You Can BYO Booze

    From islands with dreamy Sydney Harbour Bridge views to secluded slices of paradise, these jaw-dropping spots will level up your next al fresco feast.

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    Five Idyllic Spots for a Picnic in the Inner City Where You Can BYO Booze

    Sydney's inner 'burbs are more than concrete deep — here you'll find stunning harbourfront parks, dog-friendly neighbourhood gems and Australia's oldest botanic garden.

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    Seven Idyllic Spots for a Picnic on the Northern Beaches Where You Can BYO Booze

    With sprawling beachside parks, sandy coves and a commanding headland overlooking the Hawkesbury, the beaches are the ideal summer spot.

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    This Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Case Alerts for Queensland Venues

    The map lets Brisbanites see which venues are linked to positive COVID-19 cases — and the action required if you visited them.

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    The Twelve Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Sydney

    From hidden inner-city spots to historic oceanside sanctuaries, these idyllic bodies of water are must-visits as the temperature warms up.

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    Melbourne's New Limited-Edition Lockdown Commemoration T-Shirt Features Artwork by Oslo Davis

    Pay tribute to Melbourne's lengthy lockdown stint while raising funds for Beyond Blue.

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    Every Lockdown Gift Idea to Send to Every Type of Person in Your Life

    Channel your online shopping skills and check out these top-notch present picks.

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    Brisbane's Pet-Friendly BYO Picnic Boats Have Started Sailing From Breakfast Creek 

    You, your mates and your dog can now hop on the easy-to-operate boats in two locations.

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    Sydney's 9pm New Year's Eve Fireworks Have Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row

    The sky will still light up to welcome in 2022 at midnight, however.

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    World Heritage-Listed Island K'gari Is Officially Reclaiming Its Original Indigenous Name

    The world's largest sand island will no longer be known as Fraser Island.

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    Friendship Island Is the Handy Website Helping You and Your Pals Plot Out Lockdown Picnic Spots

    Sydneysiders and Melburnians can drop pins, find crossover areas with their mates and start planning those picnics.

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    This Adorable Live-Stream Lets You Watch Collins Street's Peregrine Falcons 24/7 

    A feathered duo has kept a nest atop 367 Collins Street since 1991 — and you can watch chicks hatch there each year.

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    Taronga Zoo Has Just Welcomed Five African Lion Cubs and It's Live-Streaming Them 24/7

    For the first time in more than 18 years, lion cubs have been born at Taronga Zoo Sydney — and you can spend your day watching them.

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    This Website Helps You Easily Find You and Your Mate's Ten-Kilometre Bubble Crossover

    From 11.59pm on Friday, September 17, you can travel twice as far to exercise — so this will make planning a breeze.

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    Victoria Is Still Getting the AFL Grand Final Public Holiday Even Though It's Being Played in Perth

    You can still sleep in and celebrate on the day before the big game — even under Melbourne's lockdown.

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    The World's Largest Inflatable Theme Park for Adults Is Coming Back to Brisbane

    Let your inner child run free in the 1500-square-metre bouncy castle, the inflatable obstacle course and the space-themed wonderland.

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    Here's What You Can and Can't Do Under Sydney's New Outdoor Recreation Rules

    The New South Wales Government has loosened restrictions around heading out of the house to eat, drink, read a book or relax outdoors. Here's what you need to know.

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    We're Giving Away Luxe Picnics Packed with Snacks and Spritzes So You Can Ring in Spring with Your Mates

    There are 20 picnic sessions up for grabs — and they're happening across the eastern suburbs, inner west and inner city.

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    Melbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Family of Small-Clawed Otters 24/7 Again

    Spend your day watching otters sleep, wrestle and play as part of the venue's 'Animals at Home' portal.

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    Parts of Regional New South Wales Will Come Out of Lockdown on September 11

    Stay-at-home conditions will lift in parts of regional NSW that are deemed low risk and have had zero COVID cases for at least a fortnight.

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    Marriott Is Giving Away Hotel Stays in Australia, NZ, Fiji and New Caledonia to Fully Vaxxed Aussies

    If you've had both COVID-19 jabs, you can go in the running to win a one-night stay at 28 Marriott Bonvoy hotels and resorts.

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