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    Eight New Books to Read While You're Spending More Time Indoors

    Explore the underbelly of 1980s Queensland, enter a fictional dystopian world or learn how to get your money sorted.

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    Victoria Will Implement a Statewide Shutdown of All Non-Essential Activity Over the Next 48 Hours

    Further details will be provided once the national coronavirus cabinet meets tonight.

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    The New South Wales Government Has Ordered the Temporary Closure of Bondi Beach

    And other popular Sydney beaches are closing in response to the 500-person restriction, too.

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    You Can Now Get All Your Favourite Australian Showbags Delivered to Your Door

    Whether you can't get enough Bertie Beetles, have a hankering for a bag filled with KitKats, or would prefer pop culture-themed merchandise.

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    The Government Has Introduced New Restrictions on Non-Essential Indoor Events Under 100 People

    A limit of one person per four square metres has been recommended, which will impact nightclubs, restaurants and pubs.

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    New Zealand ANZAC Day Commemorations Have Been Cancelled Due to COVID-19

    All services have been scrapped and the annual Poppy Day collection has been postponed.

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    These Australian Bookshops Are Offering Free Delivery So You Can Get Lit in Isolation

    Support indie shops and get some good reading material dropped right to your door.

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    Eight Epic (But Easy) Walks You Can Do with Your Dog in Canberra This Year

    Head into the capital's great outdoors with your four-legged friend.

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    Australian ANZAC Day Commemorations Are Being Cancelled and Downscaled Due to COVID-19

    All services have been scrapped in NSW and Qld, and some services will go ahead in Vic, but the public will not be able to attend.

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    Eight Outdoor Activities to Try in Canberra When You Want to Cram in as Much as Possible in One Weekend

    Who'd have thought a weekend in the capital could feature so many thrillseeking, adrenaline-pumping experiences?

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    The Sydney Royal Easter Show Has Been Cancelled for 2020 Due to Australia's Mass Gatherings Ban

    It's the first time the show has been cancelled because of a public health emergency since the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1919.

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    Six Outdoor Dates to Enjoy with a Drink Before the Summer Sun Disappears

    Make the most of the hot days and balmy nights with your favourite person (or a new boo).

  • Guide

    Six Outdoor Dates to Enjoy with a Drink Before the Summer Sun Disappears

    Make the most of the hot days and balmy nights with your favourite person (or a new boo).

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    The Australian Government Has Announced a Ban on Non-Essential Events of More Than 500 People

    The ban, which will impact the likes of sporting games, concerts and food festivals, will come into place on Monday, March 16.

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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.

  • Guide

    Nine Canberra Shops to Explore On Your Leisurely City Break to the Capital

    Local designers, boutique bottle-os and quirky gift shops — you'll find 'em all here.

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    Jimmy Brings Is Delivering Toilet Paper to Your Doorstep in 30 Minutes

    It's going for $2.99 a roll, with $1 from each being donated to the UNICEF Coronavirus Appeal.

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    Victoria's New Laws Making it Easier for Renters to Own Pets Come into Effect Today

    If you've been looking to adopt a fur baby, now may be the time.

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    Hamilton's Epic Hot Air Balloon Festival Is Heading Back for Its 21st Year

    It features four days of balloon-related activities.

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    Autron VR Is Melbourne's High-Tech Gaming Hub with Virtual Reality Escape Rooms

    Here, you can fight dragons, explore underwater worlds and rocket off into space.

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    The Localist: Inner East

    The inner east has it all: sports, culture, gardens and the local shops and cafes that bring it all together.

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    Uber's New Quiet Mode Has Launched in Australia So You Can Now Ride in Silence

    The ridesharing service has also rolled out a feature that lets you choose the temperature.

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    Seven Free Mardi Gras Events to Check Out This Month (That Aren't the Parade)

    Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community without breaking the bank.

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    The RSPCA Wants You to Adopt an Animal This Weekend

    It's lowering its adoption fee to $29 in an effort to free up space in its shelters across the country.

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    How to Mark International Women's Day with Your Mates This Year

    Celebrate fierce females, past and present, with some of your closest pals.

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    We're Giving Away a Getaway for Two at a Luxe Floating Villa in Sydney's Palm Beach

    With French champagne, gourmet feasts and your own private boat.

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    Five Valentine's Day Ideas That Aren't a Set Menu Dinner

    Lovely activities for couples, singles, friends and whānau.

  • Feature

    The Top Outdoor Adventures You Can Have in California's Sonoma County

    Beyond this Northern Californian region’s reputation for good food and wine, there’s stunning and richly diverse scenery just waiting to be explored.

  • Feature

    How to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County

    Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.

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    The Localist: Western Suburbs

    In recent years, few areas have had such an intense transformation as Melbourne’s western suburbs.

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    Why You Should Visit California's Sonoma County If You're Passionate About Sustainability

    The locals of this Northern California region are proving that living and travelling sustainably isn’t a trend — it’s something they’ve been doing all along.

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    The Five Best Beaches for Learning How to Surf Around Wellington

    Whether you're a first timer or looking to brush up on the basics, these locations offer the perfect beginner-friendly conditions for surfing.

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    Five Parties You Can Throw at Home When You Need a Night In With Just Your Favourite People

    Catch up with your mates, avoid the crowds and put your pennies towards something more worthwhile — it's a win-win-win.

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    Seven Other Things You Can Do at Sydney 7s When You Want a Break From Watching Football

    Swap the stands for a boogie on the dance floor — or meet your favourite players.

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    Cenote Casa Bathhouse Is Brisbane's New Inner-City Spa Inspired by Balinese Resorts

    Tucked behind Stanley Street in Woolloongabba, it has a spa, sauna, plunge pool, steam room and outdoor lounge area.

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    Seven Top-Notch Sydney Costume Shops to Visit if You're Going to Sydney 7s

    Whether you want to (fancy) dress like a Hogwarts student, a Smurf or a superhero, these spots have the get-up you're looking for.

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    Five Ways to Get into the Australian Open Spirit If You Can't Make It to Melbourne

    We've found a handful of ways to cope with tennis fever if you can't swing a trip south.

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    European Winter Festival Snowboxx Is Coming to New Zealand

    One week of international acts, slope-side parties and off-mountain experiences.

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    Brisbane's New 45-Hectare Inner-City Public Park Will Feature a Huge Lake and a High Ropes Course

    The just-announced draft plan for Victoria Park Vision also include wetlands, waterholes, mountain-bike trails and community gardens.

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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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