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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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    New Zealand Now Has Zero Active Cases of COVID-19

    All COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in NZ at midnight tonight — but the country's borders will remain closed for now.

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    You Can Now Take Your Pet Pooch for a Ride on Brisbane's CityCats and Ferries

    After trialling the move since late 2019, TransLink is now letting dogs onboard on a permanent basis.

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    The Good Dose Is the Bayside's New Wellness Studio and Sourdough Shop

    Take part in a yoga, pilates or jiu jitsu class, then take some bread home with you.

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    Qantas and Jetstar Will Start Ramping Up Domestic Flights from the End of June

    And Qantas is launching a new direct flight from Sydney to Ballina, too.

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    A Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Weekend

    Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.

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    Alliance Airlines Is Selling Direct Flights from Brisbane to the Whitsundays for $99

    The Aussie carrier has added the route to its services to help Queenslanders holiday in Queensland — and it's flying four times a week from June 22.

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    Uber Is Rolling Out Its World-First Car Rental App in Australia

    Just in time to head on a well-deserved road trip.

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    This Is What You Can and Can't Do in Queensland from Midday on June 1

    Queensland's roadmap out of lockdown has reached its second stage — here's what you need to know.

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    Queensland Will Further Ease Travel, Entertainment and Hospitality Restrictions from Midday on June 1

    The state is bringing forward its second stage of eased limits — including travelling anywhere within Queensland, and allowing 20 people in cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs.

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    Petstock Has Released a New Line of Accessories to Keep Your Pets Cute and Cosy This Winter

    Including chunky jumpers, shiny parkas, sporty jackets and wool-lined coats.

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    Greece Will Reopen to Tourists from Down Under from Mid-June

    The European country will allow visitors to enter from 29 nations, including Australia and New Zealand.

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    The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Queensland

    Pitch your tent, then into the surf with you.

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    Five Dreamy Hot Pools Around Australia to Plan Your Next Winter Adventure Around

    From multimillion-dollar luxury retreats to bush baths that are open 24 hours a day.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Port Douglas

    This tropical far north Queensland town is a stone's throw from two World Heritage-listed marvels.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Ipswich

    With cute cafes, craft beer bars and pools surrounded by bushland, who knew Ipswich could be so cool?

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    A Weekender's Guide to Canberra

    With microbreweries, award-winning boutique hotels and a strong restaurant game, the nation's capital has more to it than meets the eye.

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    Five Must-See Natural Wonders to Visit on Your Next Aussie Getaway

    Explore the picturesque beaches, rainforests and national parks that Australia is famous for.

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    Eight Cabins, Cottages and Chalets You Can Get Cosy In within 250 Kilometres of Brisbane

    Because cold weather means holing up in cute hideaways — sitting by the fire or in a spa and surrounded by trees, bushland and mountains.

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    This New Home Workout from Koala and Retrosweat Is Dripping With 80s Australiana

    Twelve retro-tastic mini-episodes that'll have you carving up your living room.

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    Your Next Japanese Holiday Could Be Partly Paid for By the Japanese Government

    The Japan Tourism Agency has announced a program that'll subsidise a portion of tourists' travel expenses, to come into effect when the country reopens its borders.

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    Melbourne's W Hotel Is Set to Open This Year with a Sky-High Gold-Adorned Pool

    As well as four in-house restaurants and bars and something called an 'Extreme Wow Suite'.

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    Brisbane Just Shivered Through Its Coldest May Day In 40 Years

    The maximum temperature didn't exceed 17.9 degrees yesterday — and today is expected to be slightly cooler.

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    This Year's Ekka Public Holiday Is Moving to a Friday So Brisbanites Can Enjoy a Bonus Long Weekend

    Instead of scoring a Wednesday off work, you'll now get to sleep in on a Friday — and head out of town, too.

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    Regional Holidays within Queensland Will Be Allowed from June 12

    Queenslanders will be able to travel up to 250 kilometres away from home, and stay overnight — while staying within the state.

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    Big W Has Launched an Affordable New Range of Cosy Winter Petwear for Adorable Dogs

    Because your pupper deserves its own cable-knit sweater and faux fur-trimmed jacket.

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    The Queensland Border Might Remain Closed Until September

    While there's community transmission in Victoria and New South Wales, Queensland is unlikely to open its border to the southern states.

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    Fraser, Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands Are Reopening for Day Trips

    If you live within 150 kilometres of the three islands, you can now visit for the day.

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    A Long Weekender's Guide to Darwin for When You Need Warm Weather Again

    Spend balmy nights in Australia's Top End tucking into fresh seafood and meeting local makers.

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    International Travel Won't Be Back to Normal Until 2023 Says Industry Expert

    But, there are hopes domestic travel could pick up sooner.

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    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to Adelaide

    There's more to Adelaide than just great wine — head south to explore underground bars, laneway restaurants and jam-packed markets.

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    Seven Getaways from Brisbane Perfect for a Winter Escape with Your Crew

    Whether you're a nature enthusiast, food lover or just in need of some quality D&M time, these retreats will sort you out.

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    A Guide to Relaxing in Margaret River

    You'll find spa retreats, sunset ocean vistas and vineyard restaurants in Western Australia's famously beautiful wine region.

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    This Is What You Can and Can't Do in Queensland from Midnight on May 15

    The state's stay-at-home rules are easing again — here's what you need to know.

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    Ten Places You Can Day-Trip to Within 150 Kilometres of Brisbane

    Head out of town for coastal walks along the beach, glow worms and scenic sights aplenty.

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    The Most Spectacular Lakes in Australia That You Need to See in Real Life

    Peel away from the coast to explore tropical swimming holes, bright pink bodies and glassy waters that stretch as far as the eye can see.

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    Tourism Australia's Program of Virtual Tours and Trips Lets You Travel the Country from Your Couch

    Head on an underwater tour of the Great Barrier Reef, learn to make cheese and watch the sunset over Uluru — for free.

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    Queensland Will Implement the First Step of Australia's Eased COVID-19 Restrictions on May 15

    That means gatherings of up to ten people outside of homes are allowed and restaurants, pubs and cafes can open (with some rules).

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    This Is What Australia's Three-Step Roadmap Out of COVID-19 Lockdown Looks Like

    Step one includes regional travel, opening restaurants and gatherings of up to ten — and all three steps are expected to be implemented by July.

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    A Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia and New Zealand Tonight

    Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.

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