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    Here's When and Where You Have to Wear a Face Mask Under Melbourne's New Public Health Order

    Unless you're exempt, you'll need a face covering when leaving the house, or risk a $200 fine.

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    Here's Where You Can Get Your Hands On a Face Mask in Melbourne

    From Thursday, the face coverings will be mandatory for metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire residents.

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    Metropolitan Melbourne Residents Are Now Required to Wear Masks and Facial Coverings

    If you leave the house for one of the four permitted reasons and you don't cover your face, you'll be fined $200.

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    The Victorian Government Has Clarified Rules Around How Far You Can Travel for Exercise

    Instead of travelling across the city to hike and pickup takeaway coffee, the government is saying you should be visiting your closest park or cafe.

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    This Is What People Have Been Fined for So Far During Melbourne's Second Lockdown

    Two friends driving around playing 'Pokemon Go' and a man eating KFC in-store are some of the people who've been fined for flouting the stay-at-home rules.

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    Sydneysiders Who Visited the Crossroads Hotel Have Been Told to Self-Isolate for Two Weeks

    Nine cases have been directly linked to the Casula pub so far.

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    Metropolitan Melbourne Residents Are Now Encouraged to Wear Masks When Leaving Their Homes

    The Victorian Government recommends that face masks are worn in public situations where "physical distancing is not possible" — such as in shopping centres, on public transport and at markets.

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    These Are the 32 Victorian Local Government Areas Reentering Lockdown from Midnight Tonight

    Stay-at-home orders will apply to metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire for the next six weeks.

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    The Good Dose Is the Bayside's New Wellness Studio and Sourdough Shop

    Take part in a yoga, pilates or jiu jitsu class, then take some bread home with you.

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    NSW's Gyms, Yoga Studios and Tattoo Parlours Will Be Allowed to Reopen from June 13

    Massage parlours, indoor pools and saunas will be allowed to reopen, too.

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    A Guide to Relaxing in Margaret River

    You'll find spa retreats, sunset ocean vistas and vineyard restaurants in Western Australia's famously beautiful wine region.

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    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.

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    Bondi and Bronte Beach Will Reopen to Surfers and Swimmers Only from Next Week

    The eastern suburbs beaches will only open at specific times and "land-based activities" are still off-limits.

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    You Can Now Stream Old Episodes of 'Aerobics Oz Style' to Get Your Retro Fitness Fix

    The leotard-heavy show was on TV for 20 years — and now it's back in time for your iso workouts.

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    This Free Mental Wellbeing App Has Been Designed to Help You Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Take control of mental health and wellbeing with some help from an All Blacks legend.

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    Queensland Recorded Zero New COVID-19 Cases Overnight for the First Time in Six Weeks

    Victoria reported only one and NSW a five-week low of six new cases.

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    Randwick City Council Has Reopened Its Beaches for Exercise Only

    As of today, Monday, April 20, you can head for a swim at Maroubra, a run at Clovelly or a surf at Coogee.

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    TVNZ Is Broadcasting Free-to-Air Les Mills Fitness Classes During the Lockdown

    Including high-intensity training, simple stretching and workouts for bored kids every Monday to Friday.

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    Queensland's Bundaberg and Beenleigh Rum Distilleries Are Now Making Hand Sanitiser

    Fans of fermented and distilled sugarcane juice can now look forward to freshening their fingers with their preferred tipple.

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    Manly Spirits Co Is Turning Gin Into Sanitiser So You Can Disinfect Your Hands and Smell Like Botanicals

    The Sydney distillery is redistilling some of its high-grade alcohol to make the in-demand product.

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    Six Fun and Completely Free Ways to Work Out at Home

    From Lizzo-backed dance routines to yoga classes with dogs and old-school Jane Fonda videos, here's how to work up a sweat without spending a dime.

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    NSW Will Finally Introduce a State-Wide Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban

    It's the last state or territory in Australia to commit to a ban.

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    Eight Top-Notch Ways to Indulge on a Weekend Away in Canberra

    Go all-out with up-close animal encounters, boozy high teas and luxurious spa experiences — you deserve it.

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    Sydney's Level Two Water Restrictions Set to Be Relaxed from March 1

    Restrictions will drop to Level 1 after dams received a much needed boost from February's heavy rainfall.

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    Six Outdoor Activities to Get You Moving in Auckland This Summer

    Start your day with restorative yoga, join a roaming silent disco or paddle to the city's youngest volcano.

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    The City of Melbourne Is Giving Free Movie Tickets and Pool Visits to the City's Homeless on Hot Days

    The offer is part a long-term heat relief program to help disadvantaged Melburnians cope with heatwaves.

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    Fill Jars, Not Bags at Wellington's New Wholefoods Grocery Store

    Say yes to a package-free pantry and stock up on organic groceries at this new store.

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    The Summer on Queens Wharf Lineup Is Here with Live Drawing and Sunrise Dance Parties

    Three months of free community events and activities by the water's edge.

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    Air New Zealand Has Launched a Series of Instructional Inflight Video Workouts

    The free segments demonstrate exercise techniques to effectively alleviate any symptoms associated with travelling.

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    Level Two Water Restrictions Will Start in Sydney for the First Time Since the Millennium Drought

    Sydney's dam levels are the lowest they've been since the 2000s drought.

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    Melbourne Is Set to Swelter Through One Its Hottest November Days Ever Today

    It's set to hit 39 degrees — but if it creeps above 40, it'll be the hottest November day in 22 years.

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    Another Haze of Bushfire Smoke Is Affecting Sydney's Air Quality This Morning

    Thick smoke from bushfires across New South Wales is currently affecting large parts of the city.

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    Auckland Is Now Home to the Country's First Dedicated Teeth Whitening Studio

    The slick space in Eden Terrace boasts luxe leather loungers, noise cancelling headphones and free wifi.

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    Five Simple Steps to Help You Excel in Your Job and Carve Out a Successful Career for Yourself

    How to play to your strengths, broaden your mind and take a leap forward.

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    Melbourne's Throat-Scratching London Plane Trees Are Being Uprooted and Replaced

    A heap of the irritating trees are being swapped out for climate change-resilient jacarandas, Moreton Bay figs and sweet gums.

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    Which Degrees to Study If You Want to Make a Difference in the World

    You could complain about everything that's wrong in the world — or you could go out and fix it.

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    The ACT Has Just Legalised Cannabis for Personal Use

    The new laws, which will come into effect in January 2020, allow adults to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis and grow two plants.

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    Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall Could Soon Be a Smoke-Free Zone

    The Melbourne City Council will make a decision on the ban next week.

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    Five Things to Keep in Mind When You Decide to Take on Part-Time Study

    How to become a total boss of studying and working at the same time.

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