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Brisbanites Who Visited These Locations Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
Queensland Health has sent out an alert for a number of sites, including two train trips and two supermarkets.
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NSW and Victoria Recorded Zero New Locally Acquired COVID-19 Cases in the Past 24 Hours
It's the good news that 2021 needs.
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You Can Take Your Car to Tasmania Via Ferry for Free Between March and June
The $6 million plan will save travellers an average of $240 for a return trip.
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The Australian Government Is Planning to Roll Out the COVID-19 Vaccine From Early March
An exact date hasn't been announced yet, but the rollout has been moved forward from the end of March.
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Victoria's Hybrid Buses Will Soon Be Able to Achieve Zero Emissions in Certain Drive Zones
Get set for clearer air and quieter bus rides once the system is rolled out across all 50 vehicles.
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Melburnians Who Visited These Locations Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has sent out an alert for a number of places, including IKEA Springvale, the MCG and Chadstone Shopping Centre.
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Ten Extraordinary Gifts for Parents in Need of a Getaway That Caters for Kids
Give your mates with children an adventure they can really enjoy while the little’uns run off holiday steam.
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A Weekender's Guide to Bright and Surrounds
You'll want to make it a three-day weekend to explore the breweries, orchards and stunning bike trails of this High Country region.
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The Most Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay
An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
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Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2021
The Aussie carrier has topped the list eight years in a row.
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This Interactive Map Shows Victoria's COVID-19 Cases by Local Government Area and Postcode
The state-wide map lets Victorians see which areas currently have COVID-19 cases.
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So You Might Want to Stay Inside
Stay safe and dry — we're expecting large hailstones and damaging winds.
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Victoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended Until the End of January
It's the 11th time it has been renewed since the start of the pandemic.
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Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in Some Indoor Situations for Greater Sydney from Tonight
If you catch public transport, go shopping or head to the cinema without a mask, you could be fined $200.
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New Gathering and Mask Restrictions Have Been Introduced in Victoria Ahead of New Year's Eve
The state's 61-day streak of no new locally acquired cases has come to an end.
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The Team Behind Australia's First Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Opening Three New Locations
Landlocked wave riders, rejoice — surf's up for Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
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Greater Sydney's Gathering Limits Have Been Tightened Again 'Until Further Notice'
From midnight tonight, residents of Greater Sydney will be allowed only five visitors in their home.
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Six Spontaneous Adventures to Have in Melbourne's Great Outdoors This Summer
Fun in the sun, best enjoyed on a whim.
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Northern Beaches' Stay-at-Home Orders Have Been Extended Until January
But small indoor and outdoor gatherings will be allowed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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Greater Sydney and Northern Beaches to Return to Pre-Christmas Restrictions from Tonight
All of the northern beaches — including northern and southern zones — will return to stay-at-home orders, but with limited outdoor gatherings allowed.
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This Is How Many People You Can Have Over on Christmas Day in NSW — Region by Region
There are different rules across regional NSW, Greater Sydney and the northern beaches, so we've broken it down.
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Five Impromptu Things to Do If You're Staying in Brisbane Between Christmas and New Year's Day
There’s less hustle and bustle around town, but there’s still plenty to do.
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Ten Extremely Australian Big Things Worth a Detour on Your Next Very Long Road Trip
Giant watermelons, potatoes and lobsters named Larry might sound ridiculous, and they are — but that doesn't stop them from being among our most loved landmarks.
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Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Newtown and Erskineville
From places to visit with your puppy to the late-night haunts doing things differently.
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The Northern Beaches Area Is Being Split Into Two Zones with Different COVID-19 Restrictions
That includes over Christmas, too.
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Greater Sydney's Gathering Restrictions Have Been Extended Indefinitely
But there's a very minor change in place for December 24, 25 and 26.
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Daniel Andrews-Themed 'Get On the Beers' Christmas Lights Are Currently Dazzling Melbourne
Because that's exactly the kind of thing 2020's festive season was always going to serve up.
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Five Outdoor Barbecue Spots in Melbourne Where You Can Graze and Play All Day
Where you can BYO drinks as well as snags.
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The City of Sydney Is Considering Reclaiming 20 Hectares of Moore Park Golf Course for Public Use
It'd turn the site from a 18-hole course to a nine-hole course, and use the reclaimed land for public recreation.
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Six Ways You Can Catch the New Year's Eve Fireworks from a Different Perspective
See in the new year surrounded by wildlife, or partying 83 levels above the city.
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Take a Sneak Peek at Japan's New Super Nintendo Theme Park and Its 'Mario Kart' Ride
Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios in Osaka in February 2021.
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Queensland Is Shutting Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney From December 21
The Sunshine State only completely opened to its southern neighbour on December 1.
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Sydneysiders Who Visited These Venues Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
NSW Health has sent out an alert for a number of venues, including Nomad and the Strawberry Hills Hotel in Surry Hills.
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Victoria Is Closing Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney and the Central Coast From December 21
It comes as NSW records 30 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the northern beaches area.
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The NSW Government Strongly Recommends That Sydneysiders Wear Face Masks
"Even if you live beyond the northern beaches, you should be wearing a mask indoors," said Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
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New Gathering Restrictions for Homes and Indoor Venues Have Been Announced for Greater Sydney
And they come into effect tonight.
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Sydneysiders Are Urged to "Abandon Non-Essential Activity" for the Next Few Days
Premier Berejiklian hasn't ruled out further restrictions for Greater Sydney, too, depending on case numbers in the next 24 hours.
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Sydney Is Reintroducing Stay-at-Home Orders for the Northern Beaches Until Midnight Wednesday
It's designed to give the NSW Government "sufficient time to get on top of the virus so we can then ease up for Christmas and the New Year moving forward".
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Victoria Now Requires Everyone to Wear Fitted Face Masks Inside Airport Terminals
And they're strongly recommended on flights, too.
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Here Is What Australia's Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day 2020
Santa's delivering warm but not sweltering conditions on the east coast — and heat in the west and top end.
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Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Haymarket
Here is where to go for affordable, quality eats and let-your-hair-down fun.
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Sydneysiders in the Northern Beaches Are Being Urged to Stay Home for the Next Three Days
NSW Health has released a long list of northern beaches locations that positive cases have visited over the past week.
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Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in the CBD
From hole-in-the-wall coffee spots to experimental cocktail bars and epic date night spots.
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A Summer Date Night Itinerary for When You Want to Make the Most of Longer Daylight Hours
Win them over with this readymade guide to a romantic evening in the city.
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