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NewsMelbourne Will Remain in Its Current Lockdown for a Second Week
The city will remain under its current stay-at-home conditions until 11.59pm on Thursday, August 19.
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NewsFour 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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NewsThe 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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NewsRegional Areas Will Be Released From Victoria's Latest Lockdown at Midnight Tonight
With no new COVID-19 cases identified in regional Victoria, these areas will exit lockdown early — but Melbourne's stay-at-home conditions will remain in place.
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NewsHere'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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NewsVictoria Has Opened Up the AstraZeneca Jab to Under 40s and Launched a Drive-Thru Vaccination Hub
You can now drive up to get vaxxed at the former Bunnings in Melton — and anyone aged 18–39 can roll up their sleeves at a state-run vaccination centre, too.
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NewsTwelve Suburbs in the Penrith Local Government Area Have Been Placed Under Tighter Restrictions
The five-kilometre rule and mandatory mask mandate came into effect at 5pm on Sunday, August 8.
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NewsMasks 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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NewsSoutheast 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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NewsMelbourne Airport and Highpoint Shopping Centre Have Rejoined Victoria's Exposure Sites List
The state's rapidly growing rundown of sites visited by folks with COVID-19 now lists 84 places.
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NewsHere's How to Measure What Is Five Kilometres From Your Home During Victoria's Lockdown
New seven-day restrictions limit grocery shopping and exercise to within five kilometres of home for all Victorians.
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NewsVictoria Is Going Into Another Seven-Day Snap Lockdown From 8pm Tonight
It's Melbourne's sixth lockdown, and it'll run until at least 8pm on Thursday, August 12.
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NewsGOMA, 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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NewsHere'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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NewsThis Handy New Online Tool Helps You Find Pfizer Vaccination Appointments in Sydney
Whether you're keen to book in one jab or two, it'll update you when slots become available at the RPA Hospital, St Vincent Hospital, Sydney Olympic Hub and Westmead Hospital.
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NewsFace 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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NewsSoutheast 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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NewsIndooroopilly 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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NewsHere'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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NewsEleven 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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NewsMandatory Masks and a Five-Kilometre Rule Will Now Apply in Sydney's Eight LGAs of Concern
Greater Sydney reported 239 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.
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NewsGreater 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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NewsHere's How to Measure What Is Ten Kilometres From Your Home During Sydney's Lockdown
During Greater Sydney's extended lockdown, you can only exercise and shop within ten kilometres of your house.
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NewsGreater Sydney's Lockdown Is Being Extended for Another Four Weeks
And you can now only go shopping within ten kilometres of your house, or in your Local Government Area.
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NewsHere's What You Can and Can't Do in Victoria Now That the Latest Lockdown Has Ended
The rules have changed after Victoria's latest lockdown, but where exactly can you go and what can you do? We've broken it down.
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Victorians Are Still Required to Wear Masks Both Indoors and Outside After Lockdown Ends
Victoria is coming out of lockdown after almost two weeks, but mask rules aren't changing.
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NewsVictoria's Lockdown Is Ending But New Venue and Gathering Restrictions Will Be in Effect
A range of familiar rules will be put in place, including a continued ban on having visitors to your house, a ten-person gathering cap outdoors, and density limits for hospitality and retail businesses.
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NewsChermside 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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NewsNSW Is Set to Release a Roadmap Detailing Greater Sydney's Restrictions for the Coming Months
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that the roadmap will outline how the area can "live as freely and as safely as possible until we get enough vaccines in arms."
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NewsResidents of Two More Sydney LGAs Are Now Only Allowed to Leave Their Areas for Essential Work
Stricter conditions are coming into effect for residents of the Cumberland and Blacktown Local Government Areas.
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NewsAll the Ways to Apply for Financial Support If You're Struggling During Lockdown
The government has announced a bunch of new support programs — here's what you need to know.
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NewsAnyone Who Visited Prahran Market During an Almost Two-Hour Period Must Now Self-Isolate
The inner south spot has just been added to Victoria's now 385-venue list of exposure sites.
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NewsMasks 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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NewsGreater 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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NewsA Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors
This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.
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NewsVictoria Will Remain in Lockdown for Another Week
The entire state will remain under its current stay-at-home conditions until midnight on Tuesday, July 27.
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A Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors
This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.
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NewsSouth Melbourne Market Is Back on Victoria's Now 320-Venue List of Exposure Sites
The list has expanded rapidly over the past few days as case numbers grow during the state's latest outbreak.
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NewsVictoria's Current COVID-19 Lockdown Will Be Extended Beyond Its Initial Five-Day Period
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that the current lockdown won't be able to end on Tuesday, July 20 as originally planned.
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NewsGreater Sydney Is Being Placed Under Stricter New Lockdown Measures Until July 30
Only critical retail stores will be able to remain open, you'll always need to carry a mask with you, and residents of three Local Government Areas will not longer be able to leave their areas for work.
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NewsSydneysiders Must Now Wear Masks in More Outdoor Situations — and Always Carry One With Them
You'll now need to mask up at outdoor markets and shopping strips, and while standing in outdoor queue waiting for coffees and food.
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NewsAll the Ways to Apply for Financial Support If You're Struggling During Lockdown
The government has announced a bunch of new support programs — here's what you need to know.
