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    Australia 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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    The 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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    Southeast 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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    Southeast 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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    Brisbanites 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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    Melbourne 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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    Marriott 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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    All 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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    Here'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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    Cali 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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    Virgin 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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    The '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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    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 Brisbane

    COVID-19 vaccinations are now open to Queenslanders under 40 — here's how you can get booking.

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    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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    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Guide

    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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    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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    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.

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    This 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.

  • News

    Four 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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    This Helpful Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Across Queensland

    The map lets Brisbanites see where vaccination clinics are located across the city.

  • News

    Here's What You Can and Can't Do in Southeast Queensland Now That the Latest Lockdown Is Over

    The rules have changed after southeast Queensland's latest lockdown, but where exactly can you go and what can you do? We've broken it down.

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    Masks Remain Mandatory Indoors and Outside in Southeast Queensland for the Next Fortnight

    The region's latest lockdown is coming to an end after eight days, but masks will remain compulsory in 11 Local Government Areas.

  • News

    Southeast Queensland's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Apply Until August 22

    The eight-day stay-at-home period is coming to an end, but a heap of familiar rules are being put in place.

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    This Escape Room Has Released an Online Mystery Kit for You to Sleuth Your Way Through at Home

    Download 'A Most Mysterious Convention' from the Arcadium Adventures website, then start solving puzzles and decoding secret messages.

  • News

    GOMA, South Bank and Toowong Village Are the Latest Places to Join Brisbane's Exposure Sites List

    Queensland currently has 100 active COVID-19 cases, and the list of venues visited by folks who've tested positive keeps expanding.

  • News

    This Year's Ekka Public Holiday Has Been Postponed and Will Be Moved to Sometime Later in 2021

    Instead of scoring next Wednesday off work, you'll now get to sleep in on another day; however, a new date hasn't yet been announced.

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    Here's What You Can and Can't Do During Southeast Queensland's Lockdown

    This is what you need to know during Greater Brisbane's latest lockdown.

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