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    The Maybe Sammy Team Is Opening an Espresso and Cocktail Bar in the CBD Next Year

    Sammy Junior will sling cuppas by day and mini cocktails in the afternoon.

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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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    Sydneysiders Who Visited These Venues Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate

    NSW Health has sent out an alert for a number of venues, including Nomad and the Strawberry Hills Hotel in Surry Hills.

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    Victoria Is Closing Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney and the Central Coast From December 21

    It comes as NSW records 30 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the northern beaches area.

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    The NSW Government Strongly Recommends That Sydneysiders Wear Face Masks

    "Even if you live beyond the northern beaches, you should be wearing a mask indoors," said Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

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    'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Will Resume Its Melbourne Season in 2021

    Break out the butterbeer — the acclaimed play will bring its magic back to the stage in February.

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    Deliveroo Is Offering Free Delivery From More Than 130 Restaurants Over Christmas

    The offer has kicked off already in Sydney's northern beaches area — and will be available Australia-wide from Monday, December 21.

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    Sydneysiders Are Urged to "Abandon Non-Essential Activity" for the Next Few Days

    Premier Berejiklian hasn't ruled out further restrictions for Greater Sydney, too, depending on case numbers in the next 24 hours.

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    Sydney Is Reintroducing Stay-at-Home Orders for the Northern Beaches Until Midnight Wednesday

    It's designed to give the NSW Government "sufficient time to get on top of the virus so we can then ease up for Christmas and the New Year moving forward".

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    Here Is What Australia's Weather Has Planned for Christmas Day 2020

    Santa's delivering warm but not sweltering conditions on the east coast — and heat in the west and top end.

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    Sydneysiders in the Northern Beaches Are Being Urged to Stay Home for the Next Three Days

    NSW Health has released a long list of northern beaches locations that positive cases have visited over the past week.

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    All Public Transport Will Be Free on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve 2020

    So you can get to and from the city (and your family lunch) without spending a penny.

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    Sydney's Harris Farm Markets Has Opened Its First Brisbane Store

    And its Queensland flagship store will open its doors in West End in 2021.

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    The Eight Best New TV Shows of 2020

    From a topical horror series and a mind-bending sci-fi thriller to an offbeat Aussie sketch comedy — and they're all available to stream.

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    Sydney Is About to Cop an Onslaught of Rain So Prepare Your Brollies

    Thunderstorms and flash flooding are on the cards for some parts of NSW, too.

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    Cafe Freda's Is the New Restaurant, Bar and Creative Space Coming to Taylor Square

    The new Oxford Street venue from the team behind Chippendale nightclub Freda's is opening this NYE.

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    Jupiter and Saturn Are About to Appear Closer Together in the Sky Than They Have in 400 Years

    It's called a 'great conjunction' — and it's happening this month.

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    Margaret and David Have Reunited On-Screen to Review (and Argue About) 2020

    In this comedic segment for 'The Shovel, of course they disagreed about this hectic year.

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    Buses Will Replace Trains on Every Line Through Brisbane's CBD Over the Christmas Long Weekend

    If you're travelling across the city over the festive period, take note.

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    Renowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Heading to Australia for a Speaking Tour

    Learn a few tips and tricks from the trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur.

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    Brisbane's Cult-Favourite Range Brewing Has Quietly Opened a Melbourne Taproom

    Newstead's heroes of haze have opened a Scandi-inspired bar in Abbotsford with 24 taps pouring massive technicolour flavours.

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    The New TV Version of Stephen King's 'The Stand' Will Start Streaming Down Under Next Month

    The unsettling plague thriller takes place after a deadly super flu wipes out 99 percent of the world's population.

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    Jetstar Has Launched Its Christmas Sale with Flights Starting From $29

    If travelling the country is one of your 2021 resolutions, this is great news.

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    Woolworths and Coles Are Selling $20 Lobsters Nationwide in the Lead Up to Christmas

    They're on sale for half the price they were this time last year.

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    Major Erosion of Byron Bay Beaches as Heavy Rain and Hazardous Surf Batters Northern NSW

    Many areas in northeast NSW and southeast Queensland have been issued flood warnings.

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    Melbourne's CBD Streets Are Getting Kitted Out with Indigenous Flora and Fauna Stencils

    They're part of a plan to give the city a pedestrian-friendly boost.

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    Renowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Heading Down Under for a Speaking Tour

    Learn a few tips and tricks from the trail-blazing chef, author and restauranteur.

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    'Chess the Musical' Is Coming to Australia If You Can't Stop Dreaming About Queens and Pawns

    It first hit London's West End back in the 80s — and features music by ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.

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    A 47-Metre-Long Rainbow Walkway Is Popping Up at Coogee Beach in 2021

    It'll launch in February to celebrate the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, and remain in place for a few months.

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    You Can Win $5000 to Put Towards a Luxury Holiday By Buying New Threads for Summer

    Pick up a new shirt and go into the draw to have your trip to The Whitsundays bankrolled.

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    The New South Eveleigh Precinct Will Soon House the World's First Permanent No-Waste Bar

    Helmed by world-famous bartender Matt Whiley and Sydney restaurateur Maurice Terzini, Re- is opening inside a historic railway workshop this summer.

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    Moonlight Cinema Has Unveiled Its Nostalgia-Filled 2021 Melbourne Program

    Featuring favourites such as '10 Things I Hate About You!' and 'Notting Hill' — plus recent and new highlights as well.

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    Textbook Patisserie Has Released Two OTT Trifles So You Can Win Christmas Lunch

    The two versions are loaded with fresh fruit, champagne, peach custard and whipped chocolate ganache.

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    You Can Now Book an Entire QT Hotel Floor to Party with Your Mates

    Floor'd is on offer to groups of between 16 and 41 punters keen for an exclusive rockstar-style soiree.

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    A Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Could Be in Place by Early 2021

    NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has agreed to a trans-Tasman bubble, which could kick off in just a couple of months.

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    A Matisse Exhibition with Over 100 of the Artist's Works Is Coming to the Art Gallery of NSW

    As part of the gallery's 2021 program, the Sydney exclusive will also be accompanied by a lineup of works celebrating Matisse today.

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    Auckland Transport Is Offering Free Bus and Train Travel This Weekend

    To help ensure people get home safely for the holiday season.

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    The Impressive Geminids Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in New Zealand Tonight

    The spectacular starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, December 15.

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    Soon-to-Launch New Disney+ Expansion Star Is Basically Hulu for Viewers Down Under

    It'll feature an extra 1000 titles — including 35 brand new series — in its first year.

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