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    Victoria Is Extending Its Reintroduced Stay-at-Home Orders to Two More Melbourne Postcodes

    Two more areas are going into lockdown — and, in nine public housing estates, residents will be required to stay inside their homes for at least the next five days.

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    The Whitsundays' Luxury Daydream Island Resort Is Reopening Alongside Queensland's Border

    Head north to check out the 200-metre living reef, three restaurants and the onsite gin bar.

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    Ten Hot Spots in Far North Queensland for Visitors Who Want to Explore More

    Look beyond the reef and the rainforest to get the bigger picture of our tropical north.

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    The Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels in Brisbane

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing in Brisbane, these hotels will have you sleeping in soft linen, eating in fine restaurants and swimming in rooftop pools.

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    How to Road Trip the Coral Coast in Seven Days

    Take a scenic drive to see dolphins, sharks, reefs, beaches and one of Australia's most famous rock formations.

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    Ten Things to Eat, See and Do in Alice Springs

    Take in spectacular sunsets, explore incredible rock formations and meet friendly kangaroos.

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    A Foodie's Guide to Road Tripping from Sydney to Tasmania

    Savour every moment with these seven pit stops.

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    Five Food and Drink Stops You Can Take in Tasmania's North East Region

    Hop between cellar doors, breweries and distilleries as you travel across Tassie's north east.

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    Victorians from the 36 Hotspot Suburbs Will Be Banned from Entering NSW

    If they do enter, they'll have to quarantine for 14 days — or risk a $11,000 fine and six months in jail.

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    Aldi Is Releasing a Range of Affordable Hiking Gear So You Can Start Hitting the Trails

    The range of hiking shoes, headlamps, thermals and jackets lands this Saturday — and starts at just $4.99.

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    The European Union Is Reopening Its Borders to Tourists from Down Under

    Australians and New Zealanders still can't leave the country, though — but you can add Europe to your holiday list when local travel restrictions are lifted.

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    Victoria Is Reintroducing Strict Stay-at-Home Orders in Ten Melbourne Postcodes for Four Weeks

    From 11.59pm on July 1, if you live in one of the suburbs listed, you'll only be able to leave your home for one of four reasons: work or school, care or care giving, exercise or to get food and other essentials.

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    Queensland Will Further Ease Private and Public Gathering Restrictions from Midday on July 3

    The state is bringing forward its third stage of eased COVID-19 restrictions — and loosening rules on house parties, venues and events.

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    Queensland Will Reopen Its Border to All Aussie States and Territories Except Victoria from July 10

    "Due to current community transmission levels, the border with Victoria will remain closed — and will be strengthened."

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    A Road Tripper's Guide to Central West NSW from Bathurst to Parkes

    One trip, three stops and many local produce feasts are in order at beautifully repurposed historic buildings.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Rainbow Beach

    Where you can ride a horse along the beach or glide right over it.

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    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Fleurieu Peninsula

    Restaurants in caves, architectural masterpieces in vineyards and some of the world's best red wine — you'll find it all 40 minutes from Adelaide.

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    A Weekender's Guide to the Adelaide Hills

    This acclaimed wine region is home to a pizzeria in a 130-year-old church, a gin distillery, a historic German settlement and even a giant rocking horse — all just half an hour from Adelaide.

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    Victorian Lockdowns for Hotspot Areas Will Be Considered This Week as State Records 75 New Cases

    It's the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the state in three months.

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    NSW Is Getting a Huge New National Park Home to More Than 25 Threatened Animal Species

    Together with the nearby Sturt National Park, the 153,415-hectare outback station will create a conservation area twice the size of the ACT.

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    New Brisbane Venue Rage Cage Lets You Smash Stuff with a Baseball Bat

    Blow off some steam by going to town on some satisfyingly smashable items.

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    These Ten Suburbs Are Melbourne's Current COVID-19 Hotspots

    The State Government has just launched a testing blitz that'll see at least half of the residents in the hotspot suburbs tested.

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    Qantas Is Unlikely to Run Any International Flights Until at Least July 2021

    But the airline has started ramping up domestic flights and expects domestic travel to be back to pre-COVID-19 levels by 2022.

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    Seven Spectacular Walks, Hikes and Cycling Routes in Port Stephens

    Amble your way around the coastal region on your own two feet — or on two wheels.

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    Ivory Coat Is Searching for 20 Adorable Dogs to Star in Its Next TV Commercial

    Does your perfect pooch have what it takes to become a star? Of course. So, now's the time to make 'em one.

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    RSPCA NSW's Shelters Have Reopened to the Public If You're Looking to Adopt or Foster an Animal

    Thousands of animals were adopted during lockdown, but there are still hundreds looking for a forever home.

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    Victoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended for Another Four Weeks

    The move comes a day after the state tightened some of its COVID-19 gathering restrictions in response to increasing case numbers.

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    Victoria Will Tighten Some COVID-19 Gathering Restrictions from Midnight on June 21

    The number of visitors allowed in your home will drop to five from Sunday and outdoor gatherings will be limited to ten — and Premier Daniel Andrews says lockdowns could be reintroduced in COVID-19 hotspots.

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    Australian Borders Likely to Remain Closed to International Travel Until 2021

    But a 'travel bubble' with New Zealand — potentially before next year — is still on the cards.

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    Queensland Stadiums Will Be Able to Host Up to 2000 Fans from This Weekend

    It's great news if you're a Brisbane Lions or Brisbane Broncos fan.

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    The Number of Commuters Allowed on Sydney's Buses, Trains and Ferries Will Double from July 1

    Which means 23 people will be allowed on a bus and 68 on a train carriage.

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    Queensland Is Aiming to Reopen Its Border By July 10

    If community transmission levels are low in Australia's southern states, the Queensland border could even open earlier.

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    More Than 50 Customers Will Be Allowed Inside Sydney Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs from July 1

    And outdoor stadiums that can fit up to 40,000 people will be allowed to fill a quarter of their seats.

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    Melbourne's Surf Park Urbnsurf Will Start Pumping Out Waves Again From Next Week

    It initially opened in January, then closed temporarily due to COVID-19.

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    South Australia Is the Next Australian State to Reveal When It's Opening Its Borders

    Start planning those SA getaways — the state will let non-residents come visit from July 20.

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    Gatherings of Up to 20 People in Homes and Outside Will Be Allowed in NSW from June 13

    Gyms, yoga studios and tattoo parlours will also be able to open this Saturday.

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    All Community Sport Will Be Allowed to Kick Off Again in NSW from July 1

    Both adults and children will be able to head back to the sports field, but the NSW Government has not yet announced lifted restrictions for spectators.

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