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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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    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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    Mandatory 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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    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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    Here'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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    Greater 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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    Here'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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    Victoria'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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    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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    NSW 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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    Residents 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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    All 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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    Anyone 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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    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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    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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    Victoria 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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    South 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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    Victoria'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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    Greater 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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    Sydneysiders 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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    All 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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    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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    Stuff Is the Melbourne-Based Personal Care Brand Promoting Healthy Masculinity

    Treat yourself to some feel-good skincare items with free shipping.

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    Face Masks Have Become Mandatory Again Indoors and Outside Throughout Victoria

    You'll need to wear one whenever you leave the house during the state's five-day circuit-breaker lockdown.

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    Chadstone and the Wallabies Game at AAMI Park Have Joined Victoria's Now 125-Venue Exposure Site List

    Positive cases visited both venues, as Victoria's list of places attended by folks with COVID-19 continues to grow.

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    Victoria Is Going Into Another Five-Day Snap Lockdown From Midnight Tonight

    With new COVID-19 cases identified in Melbourne, the entire state will go into its fifth lockdown until 11.59pm on Tuesday, July 20.

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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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    Victorians Are Once Again Required to Wear Face Masks in Indoor Settings

    You also need to wear them outside if you can't social distance.

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    Melburnians Who Visited the MCG and Highpoint Shopping Centre May Need to Get Tested

    More than a month after its last lockdown, the city's list of exposure sites is growing again.

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    Greater Sydney's Current COVID-19 Lockdown Will Continue Until At Least July 30

    Almost three weeks in, Sydney's stay-at-home conditions have been extended for at least another two weeks.

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    Face Masks Are Now Compulsory in All Residential Complex Common Areas in Greater Sydney

    Masks are now required in apartment building lobbies, foyers, lifts, stairwells, corridors and shared laundries.

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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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    Greater Sydney's Lockdown Restrictions Are Tightening in Response to Rising Case Numbers

    "The strongest message is: do not leave your home unless you absolutely have to."

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    The NSW Government Is Urging Sydneysiders to Avoid Contact with Other Households

    "Please avoid contact with other households — please avoid visiting family and friends, because you are not allowed to," said New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

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