Here's How COVID-19 Is Affecting Brisbane's Hospitality and Arts Scenes

Here's where you can stay up to date on how coronavirus is impacting your city.
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March 21, 2020
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    Pre-Departure Tests Will No Longer Be Required to Enter Australia From Overseas From April 17

    International holidays are about to get easier — anyone heading to Australia won't need to get tested for COVID-19 before hopping on a plane.

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    Australia Is Reopening Its International Borders to All Double-Vaccinated Visitors on February 21

    Almost two years since the border closed back in March 2020, all visa holders will once again be allowed to visit Australia.

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    Queensland Is Scrapping Quarantine for Double-Vaxxed International Travellers From January 22

    From this weekend, if you're double-jabbed, you'll be able to head overseas — and return home without a two-week quarantine stint.

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    Queensland Is Ditching All Domestic Border Restrictions From January 15

    To get into the Sunshine State, you'll no longer need to show a border pass or provide proof of a rapid antigen test.

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    Face Masks Are Now Compulsory Inside Queensland Cinemas and Theatres

    If you're heading to the movies this Boxing Day, you'll need to mask up.

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    Masks Will Be Mandatory in Queensland Shopping Centres and on Public Transport From December 18

    With COVID-19 cases rising in Queensland, face coverings will become compulsory again in a number of settings.

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    Queensland Is Reopening Quarantine-Free Travel to Vaxxed Interstate Visitors From December 13

    The Sunshine State is bringing forward its reopening date to interstate visitors from domestic hotspots by five days.

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    Queensland Is Reopening to Vaxxed Visitors Nearly a Week Early After Hitting 70-Percent Double Jabs

    The Sunshine State might also hit its 80-percent double-vaccinated target early, which is when interstate visitors can enter Queensland without quarantining.

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    Queensland Is Dropping Venue Capacity Restrictions When the State Hits 80-Percent Double Jabs

    Only double-vaxxed folks will be allowed to attend hospitality and entertainment venues, stadiums, festivals, libraries, galleries and museums.

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    Queenslanders Won't Need to Wear Masks Indoors When the State Reaches 80-Percent Single Jabs

    Queensland is expected to reach the 80-percent single-vaccination mark on either November 9 or 10.

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    Singapore Is Opening Up Quarantine-Free Travel to Vaccinated Australians on November 8

    A travel bubble between Australia and Singapore was first floated back in March, and it's finally becoming a reality.

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    Qantas Is Bringing Forward International Flights to Singapore, Fiji, Johannesburg and Thailand

    The airline will start flying to Singapore in mid-November — and Australia could have a quarantine-free travel bubble in place with the southeast Asian city-state by then.

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    Queensland Will Start Reopening Its Borders to Double-Vaccinated Visitors From Mid-November

    The announcement means that Queensland will be welcoming in travellers from elsewhere in Australia just as summer arrives.

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    International Travel Will Be Back on the Cards for Vaccinated Australians From November 1

    On the same date, New South Wales will drop all quarantine requirements and caps for double-vaccinated Aussies.

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    Australians with Severely Compromised Immune Systems Can Get a Third COVID-19 Jab From October 11

    The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has confirmed the booster shots for severely immunocompromised Aussies, which'll start being rolled out from October 11.

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    Brisbane's Mask Rules Are Easing Again So You Can Uncover Your Face While Sitting Down

    In the third change in two weeks, Brisbanites no longer need to keep their masks on when they're sitting in public venues.

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    Brisbane's COVID-19 Restrictions Are Relaxing Again After a Week of Low Cases

    At-home gatherings are going back up to 100 people, there's no limit on numbers outdoors and venue density caps are easing — again.

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    Qantas Will Resume International Flights To and From Australia Next Month

    The airline will restart flights to Los Angeles and London when Australia's international borders will reopen in mid-November.

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    International Travel Will Restart for Vaccinated Aussies on a State-By-State Basis From November

    When 80 percent of eligible residents in a state or territory have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, that state or territory will be permitted to recommence international travel.

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    All Queensland Health Vaccination Clinics Are Now Doing Walk-In COVID-19 Jabs Every Day

    Brisbanites no longer need appointments to get vaxxed at any vaccination clinic across the state.

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    Brisbane's Gathering and Event Restrictions Are Tightening Again in Response to New COVID-19 Cases

    Rules covering having people over to your house, gathering outdoors and event capacities are changing for the next two weeks.

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    Carindale Shopping Centre and Portside Wharf Have Joined Brisbane's Growing List of Exposure Sites

    New local cases visited the two busy spots, alongside venues in Camp Hill, Cannon Hill, Spring Hill, South Brisbane and the CBD.

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    Masks Are Required Again Indoors and Outdoors in Brisbane and Moreton Bay Due to New Local Cases

    The mask rules last changed just days ago, but now they've been amended again — so you'll need to mask up while sitting for the next two weeks.

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    This Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Case Alerts for Queensland Venues

    The map lets Brisbanites see which venues are linked to positive COVID-19 cases — and the action required if you visited them.

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    Qantas and Jetstar Will Increase Domestic Flights From Late October as NSW and Victoria Reopen

    Travel between New South Wales and Victoria will resume on Friday, November 5, while flights within regional NSW will ramp up from Monday, October 25.

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    Southeast Queensland's Mask Rules Are Changing to Let You Take Off Your Mask While Sitting Down

    If you’re seated at a pub, bar, restaurant, cinema or theatre, you can start flashing your smile again.

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    These Four Queensland Health Vaccination Hubs Are Now Doing Walk-In COVID-19 Jabs Every Day

    Brisbanites no longer need appointments to get vaccinated at Boondall, Kippa Ring, Caboolture Square and Doomben Racecourse.

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    The 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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    Australia 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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    Queensland 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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    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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    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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    The Brightside Is Handing Out Beers to Brisbanites Who've Had At Least One Jab

    Every Friday afternoon in September, the Fortitude Valley venue is pouring brews for everyone who's had either their first or second COVID-19 vaccine doses.

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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.

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    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.

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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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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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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.

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

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

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    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.

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    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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    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.

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    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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    Face Masks Will Remain Compulsory Indoors and Outside in Southeast Queensland During Lockdown

    While lockdown is in effect, masks will remain compulsory in 11 Local Government Areas.

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    Southeast Queensland's Current Lockdown Has Been Extended Until 4pm on August 8

    Locally acquired COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, so the 11 Local Government Areas that are currently already in lockdown will remain under stay-at-home conditions until at least Sunday.

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    Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Is Back on Brisbane's Fast-Growing List of Exposure Sites

    With the area currently in lockdown due to a new outbreak of locally acquired cases, southeast Queensland's exposure sites list continues to grow.

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    Deliveroo Is Doing Free Delivery During Greater Brisbane's Latest Three-Day Lockdown

    The service won't be charging delivery fees for orders from 1700-plus restaurants while Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Cost return to lockdown.

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    Vaccinated Aussies Will Be Able to Travel Overseas When 80 Percent of the Country Has Had the Jab

    Bringing back international travel for vaccinated Australians is part of the third stage of National Cabinet's just-tweaked 'National Plan to transition Australia's National COVID Response'.

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    Here's How to Measure What Is Ten Kilometres From Your Home During Brisbane's Latest Lockdown

    During Brisbane's latest snap lockdown, you'll only be able to exercise and shop for groceries within ten kilometres of home.

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    Eleven LGAs In and Around Greater Brisbane Are Going Into a Three-Day Lockdown From 4pm Today

    Stay-at-home conditions will be in place until at least 4pm on Tuesday, August 3 — and this time, you'll only be able to exercise and shop for essentials within ten kilometres of your house.

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    Greater Brisbane's Mask Mandate Has Been Extended Again Until August 6

    With new cases still popping up across southeast Queensland, masks will remain compulsory in 11 Local Government Areas for another week.

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    Chermside Shopping Centre Has Been Named on Brisbane's Exposure Sites List Again

    A positive COVID-19 case visited several shops within the northside spot.

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    Australia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Has Been Suspended for At Least Eight Weeks

    With three Australian states currently in lockdown, New Zealand has once again paused quarantine-free travel.

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    Queensland Is Shutting Its Borders to All of New South Wales From Tomorrow

    Almost a month after it closed to Greater Sydney, Queensland will shut its borders to all of New South Wales from 1am on Friday, July 23.

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    Masks Will Remain Mandatory in Greater Brisbane for a Further Week

    They'll also be compulsory in all indoor ticketed venues, including stadiums, theatres and cinemas, statewide.

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    Greater Brisbane's Gathering and Venue Restrictions Will Ease Again From 6am Tomorrow

    You'll be able to have up to 100 people over to your house, and hospitality density quotas are easing; however, outdoor stadiums will bring in new capacity caps.

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    Queensland Has Declared Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot and Will Close Its Borders Again

    Victoria currently has 34 active COVID-19 cases, and will go into lockdown from 11.59pm tonight.

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    Greater Brisbane's Current COVID-19 Restrictions Will Remain in Place Until July 23

    Current limits on gatherings at home and the number of patrons allowed in hospitality venues will remain in place after new locally acquired COVID-19 cases were identified.

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    Masks Will Be Mandatory in 11 Local Government Areas Around Brisbane for Another Week

    Three new locally acquired cases have been identified in the Brisbane region over the last 24 hours.

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    Quarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Recommence Between New Zealand and Queensland

    From Monday, July 12, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with the Sunshine State.

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    Queensland's Gathering, Venue and Dancing Restrictions Are Set to Ease From July 16

    After a few weeks of tightening caps and rules, limits on gatherings at home and the number of patrons allowed in hospitality venues will ease again.

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    Face Masks Will No Longer Be Mandatory in Most Situations in Queensland From July 16

    Queensland's restrictions are easing again, so you'll only need to wear them at airports and while flying.

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    Garden City Is the Latest Shopping Centre to Join Brisbane's Lengthy List of Exposure Sites

    Brisbane's latest lockdown has ended, but new venues keep being added to the exposure site list.

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    Face Masks Will Remain Mandatory in Brisbane and Several Other Areas of Queensland Until July 16

    For the next two weeks, residents in a significant part of the state will need to keep masking up unless they're at home.

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    Brisbane and Moreton Bay's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Be in Place Until July 16

    The four-day stay-at-home period is coming to an end, but life isn't returning to normal just yet.

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    This Is What Australia's New Four-Phase Pathway Out of COVID-19 Looks Like

    Following a National Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new plan — although there's no timeframes attached at present.

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    The Brisbane and Moreton Bay Local Government Areas Will Remain in Lockdown for an Extra 24 Hours

    With new locally acquired COVID-19 cases still popping up, the Brisbane City Council and Moreton Bay local government areas will remain under stay-at-home conditions for an extra day.

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    Chermside and Indooroopilly Shopping Centres Have Been Named As Exposure Sites

    If you've visited the two shopping centres at specific times, you'll need to get tested and quarantine.

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    Quarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Resume Between New Zealand and Some Australian States

    From Sunday, July 4, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.

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    Multiple Parts of Queensland Including Brisbane Are Going Into a Three-Day Lockdown From 6pm Tonight

    From 6pm, Tuesday, June 29, all of southeast Queensland, Townsville, Palm Island and Magnetic Island will be under stay-at-home conditions until Friday, July 2.

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    Face Masks Will Be Mandatory Again in Southeast Queensland for the Next Two Weeks

    Within 11 Local Government Areas within southeast Queensland, you'll need to mask up in all indoor spaces outside of your own home.

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    Southeast Queensland Is Tightening Restrictions Again (and Banning Dancing) From June 29

    You'll only be able to have 30 people over to your home, masks are back and the one person per four-square-metres rule will return in hospitality venues.

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    Queensland's At-Home Gathering Limits and Tighter Venue Density Caps Are Back for Two Weeks

    Just days after they were eased, caps on gatherings at home and the number of patrons allowed in hospitality venues have returned.

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    Quarantine-Free Travel Between Australia and New Zealand Has Been Paused

    New Zealand has suspended the trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday, June 29 due to the growing number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases across Australia.

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    Queensland Requires Anyone Who's Been in Four Sydney Local Government Areas to Go Into Lockdown

    Parts of Sydney are about to be placed under stay-at-home orders — and the same level of restrictions will apply to anyone who has been in the region since June 11 and is now in Queensland.

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    Queensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to All of Greater Sydney

    Initially, the two states only shut their borders to seven Sydney Local Government Areas; however, the border closure is now extending to the entire Greater Sydney region.

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    Queensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to Seven Sydney Local Government Areas

    Both states are closing their borders to the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick LGAS in response to Sydney's current COVID-19 outbreak.

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    Anyone Who Visited DFO at the Airport During a Half-Hour Period Must Self-Isolate

    A traveller has tested positive after visiting the shopping centre on the day she completed hotel quarantine.

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    Queensland's At-Home and Outdoor Gathering Limits Will Be Scrapped From June 25

    Queensland's restrictions are easing, with no limits on gatherings at home or outdoors, and hospitality businesses operating under a three people per four-square-metres rule.

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    Australia Is Still Aiming to Implement a Travel Bubble with Singapore "Sooner Rather Than Later"

    It doesn't look likely to happen by July, as first suggested, but the two countries are still working towards the travel bubble.

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    Queensland Is Declaring Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot and Will Close Its Borders

    Victoria currently has 34 active COVID-19 cases, and will go into lockdown from 11.59pm tonight.

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    Queensland Now Requires Anyone Who Has Been to a Sydney Exposure Site to Go Into Quarantine

    The Sunshine State hasn't shut its border to NSW, but it has implemented new rules that apply to anyone heading north.

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    Brisbanites At the International Airport During a Two-Hour Period Must Monitor for Symptoms

    A passenger that's subsequently tested positive to COVID-19 spent time in the site's green zone on Thursday, April 29.

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    The Qld Government's Check-In App Will Be Mandatory At Hospitality Venues From Tomorrow

    The move comes after recent COVID-19 cases were linked to cafes and restaurants.

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    Travel Requirements and Border Rules Are Changing in Response to Perth's COVID-19 Lockdown

    The city has gone into lockdown, so Australia's states have implemented new requirements regarding entry, testing and quarantine.

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    Face Masks Will No Longer Be Mandatory in Most Situations in Queensland From April 15

    You'll only need to wear them at airports and while flying.

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    Brisbanites Will Be Able to Have 100 People Over to Their House and Dance at Venues From April 15

    Stadiums, theatres and cinemas are going back to 100-percent capacity, too, and you can stand up to eat and drink at bars and pubs.

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    Face Masks Will Remain Mandatory in Some Situations in Greater Brisbane Until April 15

    Just like after January's lockdown, you'll need to keep wearing them indoors, on public transport, while using taxis and ride share services, and wherever you can't social distance.

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    Greater Brisbane's Lockdown Is Ending Early But New Restrictions Will Be in Place Until April 15

    Dancing is banned again, masks must be worn indoors at venues and you can only gather at home in groups of 30.

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    Face Masks Are Now Compulsory Everywhere Throughout Queensland

    Covering up isn't just required in the Greater Brisbane area — it's mandatory across the entire state.

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    Domestic Border Restrictions Are Changing Around Australia Due to Brisbane's New COVID-19 Cluster

    With the Greater Brisbane area going into lockdown, authorities across the rest of the country have been changing their border rules.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    Queensland Has Declared Greater Melbourne a COVID-19 Hotspot and Closed Its Borders

    Victoria currently has 20 active COVID-19 cases, including those linked to the new Holiday Inn cluster.

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    Queensland's Borders Will Reopen to Greater Sydney on February 1

    The Sunshine State will no longer have any restrictions on travellers from New South Wales.

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    Western Australia Will Lift Its Hard Border with NSW and Queensland From January 25

    The states will be reclassified as 'low risk' under WA's controlled interstate border system.

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    Face Masks Won't Be Mandatory in Most Situations in Greater Brisbane From January 22

    You'll only need to keep wearing them at airports and on planes, but it's still recommended you don them in places were you can't social distance.

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    Greater Brisbane Will Ease Back to Pre-Lockdown Restrictions From January 22

    Queensland has now reached 14 days since the last COVID-19 case linked to the most recent cluster.

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    Australian Borders May Stay Closed to International Travel Until 2022

    Even with the vaccine rolling out in the coming months, ex-Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy expects that travel mightn't return to normal in 2021.

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    Greater Brisbane Is No Longer a Commonwealth-Declared COVID-19 Hotspot

    The city's Grand Chancellor hotel cluster sparked six cases.

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    Face Masks Will Remain Compulsory in Some Situations in Greater Brisbane Until January 22

    You'll need to keep wearing them indoors, on public transport, while using taxis and ride share services, and wherever you can't social distance.

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    Greater Brisbane's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Be in Place Until January 22

    Caps on gatherings both at home and in public are being tightened from 6pm on Monday, January 11 — and so are venue patron limits.

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    Victoria Has Shut Its Borders to Greater Brisbane in Response to the New COVID-19 Strain

    The closure came into effect overnight, but includes anyone who has been in the area since January 2.

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    The Federal Government Has Declared the Greater Brisbane Area a COVID-19 Hotspot

    Domestic border arrangements with Queensland have been changing, too, in response to Australia's first local case of the new, more contagious coronavirus strain.

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    Face Masks Are Now Mandatory On Domestic Flights Within and International Flights to Australia

    And at airports, too — and international travellers coming to Australia will also be required to undertake a pre-flight test.

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    NSW Now Requires Anyone Who Has Been in Greater Brisbane Since January 2 to Isolate

    The area will go into lockdown from Friday, January 8 — and the same level of restrictions will apply to anyone from the region coming to or currently in NSW.

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

    From 6pm on Friday, January 8 until 6pm on Monday, January 11, you'll need to don a face mask everywhere except inside your own home.

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    The Greater Brisbane Area Is Going Into Lockdown for Three Days From 6pm Tonight

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

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    Queensland Won't Open Its Borders to Greater Sydney Until the End of January at the Earliest

    The Sunshine State is currently closed to 35 local government areas in New South Wales.

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    Australia's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Has Been Brought Forward and Will Now Start in February

    The aim is to give four million Aussies their first jab by the end of March.

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    Brisbanites Who Visited These Locations Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate

    Queensland Health has sent out an alert for a number of sites, including two train trips and two supermarkets.

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    The Australian Government Is Planning to Roll Out the COVID-19 Vaccine From Early March

    An exact date hasn't been announced yet, but the rollout has been moved forward from the end of March.

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    Queensland Is Shutting Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney From December 21

    The Sunshine State only completely opened to its southern neighbour on December 1.

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    Queensland's Indoor Dance Floors Will Be Allowed to Reopen From December 14

    If making shapes was on your Christmas wishlist, you can cross it off.

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    Queensland Will Reopen Its Borders to Adelaide If There Are No New Unlinked Cases Before December 12

    That date will mark 28 days since the first case in the South Australian capital's current cluster.

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    Queensland Is Reopening Its Borders to Victoria From December 1

    As previously flagged, the Sunshine State will reopen to both Victoria and NSW when December hits.

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    Qantas Will Only Let Passengers Fly Overseas If They've Had a COVID-19 Vaccination

    When international travel to and from Australia resumes, of course.

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    Queensland Is Reopening Its Borders to All of NSW From December 1

    It's set to open to Victoria from that date, too, as long as the state records no new cases in the next 24 hours.

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    Queensland Has Declared Adelaide a COVID-19 Hotspot and Is Shutting Its Borders to the City

    The news comes after 17 cases were identified in the South Australian capital in the past 24 hours.

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    Queensland Will Further Ease Gathering, Venue and Event Limits From November 17

    You'll be able to have 50 people over to your home — and cinemas, seated gigs and stadiums can increase their capacity to 100 percent.

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    Queensland Is Reopening Its Borders to All of NSW Except Greater Sydney From November 3

    That includes 32 local government areas — and the state will also remain closed to Victoria, too.

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    Brisbanites Will Be Able to Gather in Groups of 40 At Home From This Weekend

    The larger gathering cap was originally due to come into effect on November 1, but it has been brought forward "thanks to the strong health response of Queenslanders".

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    Queensland Has Released a New Roadmap for Easing COVID-19 Restrictions for the Rest of 2020

    You'll be able to stand up at the pub, dance at a wedding and gathering numbers are set to increase again — and the state has announced when it'll reopen to NSW, too.

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    Queensland Is Increasing Capacity Limits for Outdoor Venues, Events and Stadiums

    Twice as many folks will be allowed into beer gardens and outdoor dining areas, and to attend outdoor events, while outside stadiums will be able to fill to 75-percent capacity.

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    Brisbanites Will Be Able to Gather in Groups of 30 At Home and in Public from September 25

    Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young promised that the ten-person cap would lift when the state had had no community transmission for 14 days — and that's now the case.

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    Queensland's Gathering Limits Won't Lift Till There Has Been No Community Transmission for 14 Days

    To lift the ten-person social gathering caps in southeast Queensland and 30-person limits elsewhere, all new COVID-19 cases would need to arise in quarantine.

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    Southeast Queensland's Ten-Person Gathering Limits Have Been Extended to the Gold Coast

    Schoolies has been cancelled for this year, too — and the ten-person cap inside residences will apply statewide during the event's traditional period.

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    Brisbanites Are Now Encouraged to Wear Masks in Crowded Situations

    The recommendation follows the reintroduction of social gathering limits for the Greater Brisbane area over the past weekend.

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    Brisbanites Who Visited These Locations in the City's West and Southeast Should Monitor for Symptoms

    Queensland Health has sent out an alert for a number of venues including IKEA Slacks Creek, Browns Plains Grand Plaza and Westfield Carindale.

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    Southeast Queensland Has Implemented Strict New Limits Capping Group Gatherings to Ten People

    The new rules are in effect immediately, and apply to everyone in the Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan City, Scenic Rim, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Moreton Bay and Redlands local government areas.

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    Brisbanites Who Visited This Southside Cafe Should Monitor for COVID-19 Symptoms

    If you visited the The Jam Pantry cafe in Greenslopes on Sunday, August 16, you'll need to keep a close eye on your health.

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    Queensland Is Unlikely to Reopen Its Borders to NSW and Victoria Until There Is No Community Transmission

    In good news, though, the Sunshine State itself has had "no evidence of community transmission in Queensland now for 28 days".

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    Queensland Pharmacies Will Soon Be Able to Conduct COVID-19 Tests as Part of a New Trial

    The State Government is piloting a new program to make testing more accessible.

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    Brisbanites Who Visited These Inner City and Southside Restaurants Are Being Told to Self-Isolate

    Positive COVID-19 cases have been linked to eateries in South Bank, Sunnybank and Springfield.

  • News

    Queensland Is Closing Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney from August 1

    It comes as the state records two new COVID-19 cases in travellers who returned from Victoria via Sydney.

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    Queensland Has Tightened Restrictions for Pubs, Clubs and Hotels as Interstate COVID-19 Cases Grow

    In a return to the previous rule, patrons will now need to stay seated while eating and drinking.

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    Queensland Will Further Ease Private and Public Gathering Restrictions from Midday on July 3

    The state is bringing forward its third stage of eased COVID-19 restrictions — and loosening rules on house parties, venues and events.

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    Queensland Will Reopen Its Border to All Aussie States and Territories Except Victoria from July 10

    "Due to current community transmission levels, the border with Victoria will remain closed — and will be strengthened."

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    Woolworths Has Reintroduced Limits on Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Across Australia

    The move follows "a recent surge in demand across different parts of the country", due to Victoria's recent spike in COVID-19 cases.

  • News

    Australian Borders Likely to Remain Closed to International Travel Until 2021

    But a 'travel bubble' with New Zealand — potentially before next year — is still on the cards.

  • News

    Queensland Stadiums Will Be Able to Host Up to 2000 Fans from This Weekend

    It's great news if you're a Brisbane Lions or Brisbane Broncos fan.

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    Queensland Is Aiming to Reopen Its Border By July 10

    If community transmission levels are low in Australia's southern states, the Queensland border could even open earlier.

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    Brisbane's Cinemas Are Slowly Starting to Reopen

    And more will relaunch when July rolls around, too.

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    South Bank's Art Galleries and Museums Will Start to Reopen from Late June

    Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland Museum and the Sciencentre will be open once again — with visitors limited to one per four square metres.

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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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    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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).

  • News

    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.

  • News

    Australian Cinemas Are Aiming to Reopen in July

    Ideally, they'll start their projectors whirring again in time for the planned mid-July release of Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet'.

  • News

    Groups of Five Queenslanders Can Visit Friends and Family in Their Homes from This Sunday

    Five people from one household will be able to visit another household — just in time for Mother's Day.

  • News

    Queensland's Restaurants, Cafes and Bars Might Be Able to Reopen in June

    Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced June as "a good ambitious target" for restarting the state's hospitality industry.

  • News

    The Australian Government Could Relax Social Distancing and Public Gathering Restrictions from May 8

    "Australians have earned an early mark," said Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

  • News

    Queensland Will Start Lifting Some Stay-at-Home Restrictions From Next Weekend

    You'll be able to go for a drive, have a picnic, visit a national park and shop for non-essential items.

  • News

    Here's What the Queensland Government's Moratorium on Rental Evictions Means for You

    To help those financially impacted by COVID-19, the government has temporarily banned some evictions. But there's a bit of fine print — here's what you need to know.

  • News

    All Australians Can Now Get Tested for COVID-19 If They Are Showing Any Cold or Flu Symptoms

    If you have a cough, sore throat, runny nose or cold and flu-like symptoms, you can now get tested.

  • News

    Australian Borders Look to Remain Closed to International Travel for at Least Three-to-Four Months

    But travel between Australia and NZ could be allowed to start before then.

  • News

    Australian Supermarkets Are Starting to Lift Some Limits on Everyday Items

    Restrictions are still in place on items such as toilet paper, hand sanitiser, pasta and rice, though.

  • News

    Queenslanders Will Now Require a Permit to Cross Back Over the Border from Interstate

    And anyone who's visited a hotspot, such as the greater Sydney area, will also now be required to quarantine for 14 days.

  • News

    This Is What People Have Been Fined for in Australia Under the New State-Specific COVID-19 Rules

    An L-plater taking a driving lesson and a man eating a kebab on a bench are two people who've been fined for flouting the social distancing restrictions.

  • News

    Australian Supermarkets Are Implementing Limits on the Number of Customers Allowed In Store

    Coles, Woolworths and Aldi have introduced the restrictions to enforce social-distancing measures.

  • News

    The Australian Government Has Announced a Two-Person Limit on Public Gatherings

    Prime Minister Scott Morrison also said that people should only be leaving their homes to buy essentials, for medical needs, to exercise or for work and education.

  • News

    The Government Is Advising Australians to Stay at Home Unless It's "Absolutely Necessary" to Go Out

    It has also ordered all beauty therapy, nail salons and tattoo parlours to close by midnight.

  • News

    Queensland's Borders Will Close From Midnight on Wednesday

    "Unless you are returning home to Queensland, or you are coming to Queensland for an essential purpose like work or a medical appointment, or freight issues, then the border is closed to you."

  • News

    These Brisbane Restaurants Are Offering New Takeaway Options to Help You Eat Well at Home

    Eateries across the city are adapting because of COVID-19 concerns, and are now offering oysters, barbecued meats, chilli crab pasta and craft brews via takeaway.

  • News

    The Australian Government Has Announced a Mass Closure of Indoor Venues from Today

    Clubs, pubs, gyms, cinemas and casinos will close from midday, while cafes and restaurants will be allowed to continue as takeaway and delivery only.

  • News

    The Australian Government Has Advised That All Non-Essential Travel Should Be Cancelled

    And the Prime Minister has warned that local lockdowns are on the cards, too.

  • News

    The Government Has Introduced New Restrictions on Non-Essential Indoor Events Under 100 People

    A limit of one person per four square metres has been recommended, which will impact nightclubs, restaurants and pubs.

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    The Best Virtual Events to Hit Up If Cabin Fever Is Starting to Set In

    Get 'out of the house' with live opera, gallery tours and couch choirs.

  • News

    Qantas and Jetstar Will Suspend International Flights from Late March

    The airlines will also temporarily stand down two-thirds of their 30,000 staff.

  • News

    Palace Is Closing All of Its Australian Cinemas for an Indefinite Period

    And this year's Sydney Film Festival has been cancelled, too.

  • News

    Australian Supermarkets Have Implemented Strict Limits on Everyday Items to Stop Hoarding

    Both Coles and Woolworths have introduced a two-packet limit on items such as frozen desserts, soap, mince meat and milk.

  • News

    The Australian Government Has Introduced a Ban on Non-Essential Indoor Events of More Than 100 People

    The ban, which does not include public transport, supermarkets or schools, is effective immediately.

  • News

    Virgin Australia Will Suspend All International Flights from March 30

    And it'll cut domestic flights by 50 percent, too.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's Statement on COVID-19: Let's Continue to Support Local Businesses

    Going out might not be at the top of your to-do list right now, but you can help small businesses without leaving your apartment.

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    Here's What Has Been Cancelled, Postponed and Suspended Across Australia Due to COVID-19

    From the Royal Easter Show to Vivid and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, here's where the industry has been hit.

  • News

    The Australian Government Has Announced That Everyone Arriving From Overseas Must Self-Isolate for 14 Days

    Australians have also been advised to take social distancing measures, including refraining from shaking hands.

  • News

    The Australian Government Has Announced a Ban on Non-Essential Events of More Than 500 People

    The ban, which will impact the likes of sporting games, concerts and food festivals, will come into place on Monday, March 16.

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