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    Australian ANZAC Day Commemorations Are Being Cancelled and Downscaled Due to COVID-19

    All services have been scrapped in NSW and Qld, and some services will go ahead in Vic, but the public will not be able to attend.

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    A Heap of Aussie Cafes Are Temporarily Refusing Reusable Cups Due to COVID-19

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    A long-time favourite in Sydney, Westpac OpenAir is making its Brisbane debut.

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