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    Vax Clinics Are Popping Up at Queensland Bunnings Stores So You Can Pair the Jab with a Snag

    Your weekend sausage-and-shopping ritual can now include getting vaccinated.

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    Here's the Full List of Eased Restrictions at Each Stage of NSW's Roadmap Out of Lockdown

    Sydney has reopened after almost four months in lockdown — and if you're wondering what you can do, what's changed and what's still to come, we've run through the details.

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    Removing Your Face Mask to Drink Alcohol in Public Is Now Allowed Again in Melbourne

    Your lockdown-approved picnics can now include drinks, with the Victorian Government scrapping one of its strict mask rules.

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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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    NSW's Roadmap Out of Lockdown Has Been Tweaked Now That the State Has Hit 70-Percent Double Jabs

    New NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced changes to at-home and outdoor gathering caps, indoor swimming pool rules and wearing masks.

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    This Helpful Interactive Map Shows Victoria's COVID-19 Vaccination Rates by Postcode

    The Victorian Government maps lets Melburnians see the percentage of residents who've had the jab across the city and state.

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    You Could Win $1 Million for Getting Vaccinated Thanks to This New Australian Competition

    Daily prizes are also being given away as part of the new Million Dollar Vax promotion, from a total prize pool of $4.1 million.

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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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    Victoria Will Trial Vaccine Passports in Regional Areas Ahead of Melbourne's Lockdown Ending

    When Melbourne's lockdown ends, the plan is to let everyone check in at venues and show proof that you're vaccinated with the same app.

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    This Is What New South Wales' Full Roadmap Out of Lockdown Looks Like

    Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced the next phase in the state's roadmap out of lockdown, which includes travelling throughout NSW and restarting community sport when 80 percent of NSW residents over 16 are double jabbed.

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    Here's How to Measure What Is 15 Kilometres From Your Home Under Melbourne's New Lockdown Rules

    When Victoria hits the 80-percent single-jab mark, Melburnians will be able to exercise, shop for groceries and enjoy outdoor social interaction within 15 kilometres of home.

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    Melburnians Can Travel 15 Kilometres and Enjoy More Outdoor Activities From September 28

    The first set of eased restrictions under Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown will kick in when the state reaches the 80-percent single-dosed vaccination mark.

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    Fifty Percent of Eligible Australians Are Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

    More than 26 million jabs have been given so far, and almost 75 percent of eligible population has received their first dose.

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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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    Service NSW Is Piloting an Update to Its App That Integrates COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates

    When Sydney's lockdown ends, the plan is to let everyone check in at venues and show proof that you're vaccinated with the same app.

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    Melbourne Just Got Hit By an Actual Earthquake

    The shakes lasted about 20 seconds, which proved pretty exciting stuff for this particular writer who hadn't even had their morning coffee yet.

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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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    Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Mood When You've Had a Rough Day

    Try one of these mood boosters the next time you need to turn a topsy-turvy day around.

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    This Is What Victoria's Four-Phase Roadmap Out of the State's Current Lockdown Looks Like

    Restrictions will ease at four different points over the coming months, starting with reaching the 80-percent single-dosed vaccination mark — which is expected around Sunday, September 25.

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    Public Outdoor Swimming Pools Will Be Allowed to Reopen Across NSW From September 27

    Councils will need to have a stringent COVID-19 safety plans in place for outdoor pools, and those plans will need be approved by NSW Health.

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    Sydney's LGAs of Concern Will Move to the Same Lockdown Rules as the Rest of Sydney From Tomorrow

    There'll be no time limits on exercising or outdoor recreation, fully vaccinated residents will be able to gather in groups of five outdoors, and the travel radius will now include your LGA.

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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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    Here's How to Measure What Is Ten Kilometres From Your Home Under Melbourne's Eased Lockdown Rules

    With Victoria about to hit the 70-percent single-jab mark, Melburnians under lockdown will be able to exercise, shop for groceries and enjoy outdoor social interaction within ten kilometres of home.

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    Outdoor Gathering and Travel Rules Are Easing Because Victoria Will Hit 70-Percent Single Jabs Today

    From 11.59pm on Friday, September 17, Melburnians will be allowed to picnic outside with someone they don't live with — and travel ten kilometres from home for exercise and to shop.

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    The Overnight Curfew Will No Longer Apply in Sydney's LGAs of Concern From Tonight

    No other rules are easing for now, but residents in Sydney's hotspot LGAs can now leave the house at any hour — as long as they abide by all of the other restrictions.

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    Here's Where You Can Get NSW Health's Daily COVID-19 Updates From Now On

    Premier Gladys Berejiklian isn't giving daily COVID-19 press conferences anymore, but you can still get the latest case numbers at 11am each morning.

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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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    People in LGAs of Concern Will Be Able to Enjoy Two Hours of Outdoor Recreation From September 13

    NSW has just slightly tweaked the new outdoor gathering rules that'll kick in on Monday.

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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 Sydney

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

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    This Is What the First Stage of New South Wales' Roadmap Out of Lockdown Looks Like

    When the state hits the 70-percent fully vaccinated threshold, people who've had both jabs will be able to head out to pubs, restaurants, shops, gigs and cinemas again.

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    Regional Victoria Except Greater Shepparton Will Come Out of Lockdown at Midnight on September 9

    While Melbourne will remain under the current lockdown rules until 70 percent of the state has had one COVID-19 vaccination, most regional areas of Victoria will ease out of stay-at-home conditions this week.

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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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    Residents of Sydney's LGAs of Concern Will Be Able to Enjoy Unlimited Exercise From September 3

    The overnight curfew will still be in place, but you'll be able to head out of the house as much as you like for exercise between 5am–9pm.

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