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NewsMelbourne Just Got Hit By an Actual Earthquake
The shakes lasted about 20 seconds, which proved pretty exciting stuff for this particular writer who hadn't even had their morning coffee yet.
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NewsWorld 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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NewsThese New Queensland Travel Vouchers Will Give You $250 for Tours in the State's Tropical North
There are 8000 up for grabs between now and April 2022, as long as you spend more than $1000 on your trip.
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NewsThe Moderna Vaccine Is Being Rolled Out Via Australian Pharmacies From This Week
Three COVID-19 vaccinations, from AstraZeneca, Pfizer and now Moderna, are now available in Australia.
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NewsThe NT Government Is Giving Fully Vaxxed Aussies $1000 Discounts on Trips to the Territory
Tourism NT is the first Australian tourism body to offer a vaccine incentive, with the special applying to flights, accommodation, tours and attractions, and vehicle hire.
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NewsAustralia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Will Remain Suspended for Another Eight Weeks
The pause first started back in July, and will now remain in place until at least mid-November.
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NewsQueensland Health's Vaccination Hubs Are Doing Walk-In Pfizer Jabs All Weekend
Still need to get vaxxed? Everyone aged 12 and over can simply walk in to get the Pfizer jab on Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19.
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NewsTaronga 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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NewsAustralia Is Implementing a New Digital Passenger Declaration When International Travel Resumes
The new digital pass will replace physical incoming passenger cards, and will also capture your vaccination status.
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NewsThe 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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NewsSoutheast Queensland Is Keeping Its Existing Gathering and Venue Rules for Two More Weeks
For the next fortnight, the current rules around having people over and heading out of the house will remain in effect.
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NewsSoutheast Queensland's Current Mask Rules Will Remain in Place for Another Fortnight
Until at least 4pm on Friday, September 24, masks will still be required indoors in public — and in a number of other situations when you leave your own house.
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NewsBrisbanites Who Visited Garden City Shopping Centre May Need to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
Brisbane's latest lockdown has ended, but new venues keep being added to the exposure site list.
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NewsMelbourne 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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NewsMarriott 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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GuideAll the Ways Local Businesses Are Encouraging Australians to Get Out and Get Vaccinated
Free beers, jeans and flights are just a few of the ways businesses are rewarding those that get their jabs.
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NewsHere's How You Can Keep an Eye on Australia's National and Statewide Vaccination Rates
Wondering how many people have had the jab in your state or territory, and nationwide? Here's where you can find all the details.
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NewsCali Beach Club's Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct Is Opening on a Gold Coast Rooftop This Month
Sprawling across a 5000-square-metre space, it includes four pools, two restaurants and multiple bars — and a rooftop cinema.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Wed, 30 Apr, 2025
Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Brisbane.
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EventDendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema Christmas Classics
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 and Fri, 20 Dec 2024
Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema, New Farm
Get festive with 'Die Hard', 'Love Actually' and 'Elf' under the stars at Brisbane's only permanent year-round outdoor cinema.
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EventChristmas Actually — The Little Red Company
Tue, 10 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.
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EventLifeline Bookfest — Summer
Sat, 18 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
It's time to stock up on soap opera-themed cookbooks and other treasures you didn't know you needed — again.
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EventFestive High Tea
Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Living Room Bar, Brisbane City
'Tis the season to build your own gingerbread house over festive-themed cocktails at Brisbane's W Hotel's Christmas high tea.
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EventSouth Bank Openair Christmas Cinema
Sat, 14 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
South Bank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane
Pack a picnic and enjoy Christmas movies from your childhood — and other favourite flicks — under the stars.
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Event$2 Summer Dips
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
You can enjoy a swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 public pools for just $2 all summer long.
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EventBrisbane Comedy Festival
Wed, 23 Apr - Sun, 25 May 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Get ready to laugh: Rhys Darby, Ross Noble and Boozy Shakespeare are on the lineup when Brisbane's annual comedy festival returns for 2025.
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EventChristmas in Brisbane
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane
From a festive maze to a free light and sound experience, here's how Brisbane's CBD and South Bank is celebrating Christmas in 2024.
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EventThe Enchanted Garden
Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
See one of Brisbane's most-popular spaces in a completely new light when this pre-Christmas favourite lights up Roma Street Parkland — and festive season.
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NewsVirgin Has Launched a Five-Day Sale with Over a Million Flights Starting From $49
Fares for 70 routes are now on sale — and you can travel until June 2022.
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NewsThe 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Retreat Is on Airbnb If You're Looking for a Future Byron Bay Getaway
Looking for somewhere lavish to stay when border restrictions and lockdowns end? This ten-bedroom luxury estate awaits.
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NewsVirgin 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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NewsThe 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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NewsCrystalbrook 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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NewsHazelwood 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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NewsRoll 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.
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NewsVision 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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NewsQueenslanders 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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NewsQueensland 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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GuideTen 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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NewsQantas 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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NewsCrystalbrook Collection Is Giving Free Hotel Room Upgrades to Fully Vaccinated Guests
Get your jabs, enjoy a luxe night out of the house.
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NewsQantas 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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NewsVictoria 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.
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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.
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NewsMasks 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.
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NewsSoutheast 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.
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NewsThis 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.
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NewsQueensland 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.
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NewsThis Just-Discovered Flying Reptile Once Soared Through Australia's Prehistoric Skies Like a Dragon
Named 'Thapunngaka shawi', the pterosaur had a one-metre-long skull and a wingspan of seven metres.
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NewsFour LGAs in the Byron Bay Area Have Joined New South Wales' Expanding Lockdown
The Byron Shire, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Ballina Shire Local Government Areas are now under the same stay-at-home conditions as Greater Sydney.
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The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Has Just Been Approved for Use in Australia
Ten million doses will join Australia's vaccine rollout in 2021, joining the AstraZeneca and Pfizer jabs.
