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    Thredbo's 2021 Winter Season Will Include Sunrise Ski Sessions and Feasts Overlooking the Village

    The resort has announced its winter dates for this year — and exactly what snow fans can expect.

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    Face Masks Will Be Mandatory Again in Greater Brisbane for the Next Three Days

    They're coming back into effect with the city's new three-day lockdown, which starts at 5pm on Monday, March 29.

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    The Greater Brisbane Area Is Going Into Another Three-Day Lockdown From 5pm Tonight

    The region will return to the rules in place during January's lockdown — which means that you're only allowed to leave the house for four reasons.

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    Australian States Have Issued New Travel Advice for Anyone Who Has Been in Brisbane Recently

    If you've been in Brisbane and Moreton Bay and you're now elsewhere in the country — or you're planning a trip — you may be required to get tested and/or self-isolate.

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    Howard Smith Wharves Has Opened Its First Pontoon and Will Start Welcoming in Boat Tours

    Eventually, you'll be able to hop onboard at the CBD precinct and zip out to Moreton Bay.

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    Brisbane Residents Are Encouraged to Wear Masks in Crowded Situations This Weekend

    The request comes in response to Brisbane's new local COVID-19 case.

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    Brisbanites Who Visited These Venues Are Asked to Get Tested for COVID-19 and Self-Isolate

    A man from Stafford has tested positive to the coronavirus, and has been out in the community since Friday, March 19.

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    Six Ways to Explore Brisbane When You Don't Want to Blow All Your Savings

    Become a tourist in your own city — without breaking your budget.

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    Five Adventurous Ways to Explore Queensland Without Spending Hours on the Road

    Don't feel like driving? There are plenty of other ways to explore the Sunshine State, from cruises to beautiful nature walks.

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    Virgin Is No Longer Serving Free Snacks to Economy Passengers

    You'll still get complimentary tea, coffee and water — and there's a new menu of food to purchase.

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    You Can Now Add Japan's Super Nintendo Theme Park to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List

    The multi-level site is now open at Universal Studios in Osaka — and so is its 'Mario Kart' ride.

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    Assistance Dogs Australia Needs You to Look After These Fresh New Pups

    The organisation needs responsible dog lovers to look after the pups for just over a year before they go to work as support dogs.

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    A Severe Weather Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane After a Particularly Rainy 24 Hours

    Almost a month's worth of rain fell on the city from 9am Sunday, March 21 to 9am Monday, March 22.

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    Five Regional Towns to Stop in When Road Tripping from Melbourne to Sydney

    Expect baked goods galore — and spending the night in Australia's most haunted mansion (if you dare).

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    This Year's Tokyo Olympics Will Be Closed to Overseas Spectators

    If you want to watch the postponed event, you'll need to keep your eyes glued to your television.

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    A Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Looks Closer to Becoming a Reality

    Both NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson have said that it could happen soon.

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    Qantas Is Launching New Flights to Norfolk Island If You're Looking to Escape the Mainland

    They'll be running for at least the next three months, flying out of Sydney and Brisbane.

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    Wet Weather Is Sticking Around on Australia's East Coast with Possible Storms and Flooding

    Up to 100 millimetres is expected to hit Sydney on Saturday, while storms are forecast to stretch across southern and central Queensland.

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    The Best Places for Stargazing Around Australia

    From city observatories to outback hideaways, you'll want to look up here.

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    Fyshwick and Surrounds Day and Night Guide

    Forget everything you think you know about Fyshwick — and Canberra, for that matter. The historically industrial precinct is in the grips of a cultural rebirth, not unlike the nation’s capital more generally.

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    Queensland's Camping Restrictions Have Eased Just in Time for the Easter Long Weekend

    There are no longer any restrictions on campsites across the state, which means that more holidaymakers can pitch a tent.

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    You Can Take Part in a Worldwide Easter Egg Hunt on Google Maps Right Now

    Hide virtual eggs, then provide clues to help your friends and family find them.

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    Eight Essential Outdoor Adventures to Have in NSW's Mid North Coast Region

    Take a sunrise hot air balloon flight, get lost in a hedge maze and kayak under the stars — all in one huge, scenic region.

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    You Might Soon Be Able to Splash Around in a Big Man-Made Wave Pool on the Gold Coast

    The Club at Parkwood Village has announced plans to build an Endless Surf pool by 2023.

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    Next Melbourne Is the Soon-to-Open Inner City Hotel That'll Barrel Age Its Spirits Onsite

    It's set to open in the 80 Collins Street precinct this month.

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    Brisbanites Who Visited These Locations Are Asked to Get Tested for COVID-19 and Self-Isolate

    Queensland Health has sent out an alert for a number of sites, including a cafe, gym and pub.

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    Qantas Is Trialling a Digital Health Passport to Make International Travel Safer and Easier

    The airline has just tested one app on an international repatriation flight from Frankfurt to Darwin, and plans to assess a second app before hopefully restarting its overseas routes in October.

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    Virgin Is Dropping a Heap of Half-Price Flight Specials Starting at $55 One-Way

    They'll only be on sale for two hours — and you'll need to take your getaway this month.

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    Five Food Stops to Make on a Road Trip from Canberra to the Coast This Autumn

    Let your taste buds lead the way from jam-filled doughnuts to cheeseburger pies.

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    Queenslanders Will Be Able to Have 100 People Over to Their Homes From March 13

    And groups of 500 will be able to gather outdoors in public, too.

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    The Federal Government Is Releasing 800,000 Half-Price Flights to Aussie Holiday Destinations

    On offer between April and July, they'll be available to 13 regions that usually rely upon international tourism.

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    Qantas Is Launching New Snow Season Routes If You're Already Planning Your Winter Getaway

    Sydneysiders will be able to fly direct to Cooma to access Perisher Valley, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass, while Brisbanites will be able to head to Albury, too.

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    Overseas Spectators Might Not Be Permitted to Attend This Year's Tokyo Olympics

    When the postponed 2020 games go ahead, international fans might be restricted to watching them on television.

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    Selwyn Snow Resort's Rebuild Will Include a Skating Rink, Bumper Cars and Mini Enchanted Village

    Closed since the 2020 bushfires, the Snowy Mountains spot has started its redevelopment — and secured a 40-year lease.

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    Eight Other-Worldly Spots in NSW to Visit When You Need a Break from the Big City

    Finally book that trip you’ve been planning and experience these wondrous NSW sites.

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    Peloton Is Rolling Out Its High-End Fitness Equipment and Streamed Classes to Australia

    You'll be able to pick up one of its pricey bikes and participate in its instructor-led at-home classes sometime in the second half of 2021.

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    Denmark's Soon-to-Open Hans Christian Andersen Museum Will Let You Step Inside a Fairytale World

    It's the next place to add to your must-visit list once international travel returns to normal.

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    The Queensland Government Is Giving Residents $200 Vouchers to Use on Tropical North Getaways

    15,000 vouchers will be up for grabs from tomorrow, to use on tourism experiences and attractions in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

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    Jetstar Is Hosting Another Big Domestic Sale with Return Flights As Low As $65

    Book a flight one way and you'll get the return trip for free — across a heap routes.

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