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    Victoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended for an Additional Four Weeks

    It's the fourth time it has been extended, and comes as masks has been made compulsory in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire.

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    Iceland Wants to Blast Your 2020-Induced Screams Into the Country's Frosty Wilderness

    Your frustrated yells will echo through one of seven locations — including the country's fjords, the capital of Reykjavík or the volcanic surroundings of the Reykjanes peninsula.

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    The Localist: Greater Western Sydney

    In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.

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    The Localist: Inner City

    From the sparkling harbourfront of Barangaroo and the sandstone buildings of The Rocks to the hawker-style eateries in Haymarket and the small bar scene in Redfern, Sydney's inner city is a diverse landscape of culture, history and art.

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    The Localist: Southern Sydney

    A mere 30-minute train ride from Sydney CBD is a not-so-hidden gem. Life in the southern suburbs moves at a slightly slower pace — giving you ample opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, bars and stores.

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    Australia Unseen Has a New Line of Melbourne-Inspired Puzzle Designs to Cure Your Iso-Boredom

    Spend lockdown assembling a picture of the 12 Apostles or recreating a scene of the Melbourne city skyline.

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    How to Spend an Indulgent Weekend Away In Port Stephens

    Savour sea-to-plate fare while sipping champagne, then take a dip in an oceanside pool.

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    Holiday Here This Year

    Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.

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    Holiday Here This Year

    Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.

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    Dogshare Will Help You Find Human Mates for Your Pooch When You Head Back to the Office

    The dog-sharing service will match you with locals who can drop by for pats and walkies while you're at work.

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    Holiday Here This Year

    Whether it’s a day trip out of the city, a weekend escape or a month-long adventure, Australians love travelling.

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    TAFE Victoria Has Expanded Its Free Courses If You Want to Upskill During Lockdown (Again)

    If you're eligible, you could learn about nursing, cyber security or plumbing without paying a cent.

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    Victoria Will Reintroduce Strict Stay-at-Home Orders for All of Metropolitan Melbourne for Six Weeks

    The new lockdown will come into place at 11.59pm on Wednesday, July 8 — but there are some differences this time.

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    QT Auckland's New Boutique Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations

    Book in a luxurious staycation at the design-led property for November.

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    Why This Lesser-Known Victorian Wine Region Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway

    Sip the nectar of the gods, dine in an old farmhouse and sleep in a castle.

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    Brisbane Just Shivered Through Its Coldest Morning of 2020 So Far

    The city's minimum temperature hit 3.8 degrees at the airport and 7.6 in the CBD.

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    Victoria Is Extending Its Reintroduced Stay-at-Home Orders to Two More Melbourne Postcodes

    Two more areas are going into lockdown — and, in nine public housing estates, residents will be required to stay inside their homes for at least the next five days.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka

    Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.

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    Victorians from the 36 Hotspot Suburbs Will Be Banned from Entering NSW

    If they do enter, they'll have to quarantine for 14 days — or risk a $11,000 fine and six months in jail.

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    Aldi Is Releasing a Range of Affordable Hiking Gear So You Can Start Hitting the Trails

    The range of hiking shoes, headlamps, thermals and jackets lands this Saturday — and starts at just $4.99.

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    Victoria Is Reintroducing Strict Stay-at-Home Orders in Ten Melbourne Postcodes for Four Weeks

    From 11.59pm on July 1, if you live in one of the suburbs listed, you'll only be able to leave your home for one of four reasons: work or school, care or care giving, exercise or to get food and other essentials.

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    Queensland Will Further Ease Private and Public Gathering Restrictions from Midday on July 3

    The state is bringing forward its third stage of eased COVID-19 restrictions — and loosening rules on house parties, venues and events.

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    Victorian Lockdowns for Hotspot Areas Will Be Considered This Week as State Records 75 New Cases

    It's the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the state in three months.

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    NSW Is Getting a Huge New National Park Home to More Than 25 Threatened Animal Species

    Together with the nearby Sturt National Park, the 153,415-hectare outback station will create a conservation area twice the size of the ACT.

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    Upper Hutt's Brewtown Is Opening a Huge New Craft Beer Entertainment Complex

    Including a brand new five-lane ten pin bowling alley, trampoline park and a large indoor paintball field.

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    New Brisbane Venue Rage Cage Lets You Smash Stuff with a Baseball Bat

    Blow off some steam by going to town on some satisfyingly smashable items.

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    These Ten Suburbs Are Melbourne's Current COVID-19 Hotspots

    The State Government has just launched a testing blitz that'll see at least half of the residents in the hotspot suburbs tested.

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    Ivory Coat Is Searching for 20 Adorable Dogs to Star in Its Next TV Commercial

    Does your perfect pooch have what it takes to become a star? Of course. So, now's the time to make 'em one.

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    The Department of Conservation Is Launching a Booking System for Its Network of Backcountry Huts and Campgrounds

    The bookable huts and campgrounds include some extremely popular summer destinations.

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    An Expansive New Cafe Has Opened Inside Auckland Zoo

    It overlooks the soon-to-be-completed high canopy habitat.

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    RSPCA NSW's Shelters Have Reopened to the Public If You're Looking to Adopt or Foster an Animal

    Thousands of animals were adopted during lockdown, but there are still hundreds looking for a forever home.

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    Victoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended for Another Four Weeks

    The move comes a day after the state tightened some of its COVID-19 gathering restrictions in response to increasing case numbers.

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    Victoria Will Tighten Some COVID-19 Gathering Restrictions from Midnight on June 21

    The number of visitors allowed in your home will drop to five from Sunday and outdoor gatherings will be limited to ten — and Premier Daniel Andrews says lockdowns could be reintroduced in COVID-19 hotspots.

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    Queensland Stadiums Will Be Able to Host Up to 2000 Fans from This Weekend

    It's great news if you're a Brisbane Lions or Brisbane Broncos fan.

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    More Than 50 Customers Will Be Allowed Inside Sydney Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs from July 1

    And outdoor stadiums that can fit up to 40,000 people will be allowed to fill a quarter of their seats.

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    Melbourne's Surf Park Urbnsurf Will Start Pumping Out Waves Again From Next Week

    It initially opened in January, then closed temporarily due to COVID-19.

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    Gatherings of Up to 20 People in Homes and Outside Will Be Allowed in NSW from June 13

    Gyms, yoga studios and tattoo parlours will also be able to open this Saturday.

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    All Community Sport Will Be Allowed to Kick Off Again in NSW from July 1

    Both adults and children will be able to head back to the sports field, but the NSW Government has not yet announced lifted restrictions for spectators.

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    New Zealand Now Has Zero Active Cases of COVID-19

    All COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in NZ at midnight tonight — but the country's borders will remain closed for now.

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