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    Virgin 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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    The 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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    Crystalbrook Collection Has Given Howard Smith Wharves' Riverside Hotel an Eco-Conscious Revamp

    Carved into the cliff beneath the Story Bridge, the six-level Crystalbrook Vincent now marks the Crystalbrook Collection chain's first Brisbane hotel.

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    Hazelwood Estate Is the New Scenic Rim Retreat with Cabins and a Cocktail Bar on a 75-Acre Farm

    The Gold Coast hinterland spot is also home to new restaurant The Paddock, which heroes local produce.

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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.

  • News

    Vision Australia Needs You to Look After These Fresh New Pups

    The organisation is looking for responsible dog lovers in Victoria and Queensland.

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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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    Ten Vibrant and Bustling Markets to Visit Around Brisbane This Spring

    Give your wardrobe a boost, browse for art and design items, or get a jump on your Christmas shopping.

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    Regional New South Wales Will Remain in Lockdown Until At Least September 10

    Stay-at-home conditions will remain in place for the entire state of New South Wales until at least 12.01am on Saturday, August 28.

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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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    Qantas 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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    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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    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.

  • News

    NSW Health Has Confirmed That Sitting Down to Eat Outdoors Is Permitted During Sydney's Lockdown

    You can have a picnic, or sit down to read while you're out of the house for recreation — but only if you're not in Greater Sydney's Local Government Areas of concern.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    Bunnings Has Shut Its Sydney Stores and Moved to Drive-and-Collect Orders for the Rest of Lockdown

    If doing DIY tasks is getting you through during lockdown, you'll now need to order your supplies online.

  • News

    Here's What You Can and Can't Do Under Sydney's Latest Lockdown Rules

    The lockdown rules have just changed — here’s what you need to know.

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    Qantas 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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    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.

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    Regional Victoria Is Going Back Into Lockdown Due to Rising COVID-19 Case Numbers

    With new COVID-19 cases identified in regional Victoria in recent days, the rest of the state will join Melbourne in lockdown from 1pm today.

  • News

    NSW Residents Will Need to Wear Masks Outside Unless You're Exercising From August 23

    Covering up your face is also compulsory indoors and in many outdoor situations, but the rules are tightening again.

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    A Nighttime Curfew and One-Hour Exercise Rule Will Now Apply in Sydney's 12 LGAs of Concern

    From Monday, August 23, residents of the city's hotspot areas will be under even tighter restrictions — and they'll apply throughout Sydney's third month of lockdown.

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    Greater Sydney's Lockdown Has Been Extended Until the End of September

    Sydney has already been under stay-at-home conditions for two months, but the lockdown has just been extended for a further month.

  • News

    Victoria Park Is Giving Its Mini Golf Course a Halloween-Themed Makeover

    Following Christmas and Easter-themed pop-ups, the inner-city mini golf course is getting spooky during September and October.

  • News

    The 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.

  • News

    Regional New South Wales Will Remain in Lockdown with Greater Sydney Until At Least August 28

    Stay-at-home conditions will remain in place for the entire state of New South Wales until at least 12.01am on Saturday, August 28.

  • News

    Masks Won't Be Required Outdoors in Brisbane From August 20 As Long As You Can Social Distance

    You'll still need to wear them indoors, though — and while waiting for or using public transport or ride share services.

  • News

    Southeast Queensland's Gathering and Event Restrictions Will Relax Again From August 20

    Caps on having people over to your house, gathering outdoors and event capacities are being rolled back earlier than expected.

  • News

    NSW Has Opened Up the Pfizer Jab to Under 40s in Sydney's 12 LGAs of Concern

    An additional 530,000 doses will be provided to people aged between 16–39 over the next few weeks.

  • News

    NSW Will Look to Ease Restrictions for Vaccinated Sydneysiders Once the State Hits Six Million Jabs

    Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that "once we get to six million jabs, we'll be able to consider opportunities for what we might be able to do in September and October that we can't currently do."

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    This Year's Ekka Public Holiday Is Moving to October to Give Brisbanites Another Bonus Long Weekend

    You didn't get a Wednesday off work this year, but you can sleep in on a Friday instead.

  • News

    Here's What You Can and Can't Do in Melbourne During the City's Sixth Lockdown

    This is what you need to know during Victoria's latest lockdown, which is currently due to run until at least 11.59pm on Thursday, September 2.

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    Melburnians Are No Longer Allowed to Remove Their Face Masks to Drink Alcohol in Public

    The city's mask rules have been tightened following large outdoor gatherings and outdoor venue crawls during lockdown.

  • News

    Melbourne's Lockdown Is Being Extended for Another Fortnight and a Nighttime Curfew Will Apply

    Stay-at-home conditions will now remain in place until at least 11.59pm on Thursday, September 2, and Melburnians will only be allowed to leave their houses between 5am-9pm.

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    The City of Melbourne Is Giving Away $100,000 in Prizes to Vaccinated Melburnians

    $5000 staycation experience packages and $1000 shopping vouchers are up for grabs for eight weeks.

  • News

    Queensland Has Tightened Its Border Restrictions in Response to NSW's Statewide Lockdown

    The Sunshine State has implemented stricter rules for people who live in the New South Wales border zone.

  • News

    The Entire State of New South Wales Is Going Into Lockdown

    All of New South Wales will be under stay-at-home conditions from 5pm on Saturday, August 14, with lockdown in regional NSW set to last until at least 12.01am on Sunday, August 22.

  • News

    Here's How to Measure What's Five Kilometres From Your Home During Sydney's Lockdown

    From 12.01am on Monday, August 16, residents of in lockdown will only be permitted to venture five kilometres from their homes.

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