-
NewsVictoria 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.
-
NewsGreater 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.
-
NewsMasks 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.
-
NewsThis Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Case Alerts for NSW Venues
The map lets Sydneysiders see which venues are linked to positive COVID-19 cases — and the action required if you visited them.
-
NewsRSPCA NSW Has Brought Back Its Entirely Online Adoption Process to Help Find Animals Forever Homes
Instead of visiting a shelter, you'll have to phone or video call and then meet with your new potential furry friend at your house.
-
NewsVictorians Are Once Again Required to Wear Face Masks in Indoor Settings
You also need to wear them outside if you can't social distance.
-
NewsTaronga Zoo Has Just Added a New 24/7 Penguin Live-Stream to Its Online TV Channel
Sometimes, you just need to watch penguins play to get through the day.
-
NewsMelburnians 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.
-
NewsGreater 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.
-
NewsSome Workers in Greater Sydney Are Now Required to Get Regular COVID-19 Tests
Anyone leaving Greater Sydney for essential work must get tested weekly — and everyone who lives in the Fairfield Local Government Area but works elsewhere must get tested every 72 hours.
-
NewsFace 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.
-
NewsTwenty Secluded Stays You Can Escape to in Regional Victoria
Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways.
-
NewsA Close Conjunction of Venus and Mars Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight
The two planets will appear a mere finger's width apart.
-
NewsRidesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Discounted Rides To and From Vaccination Appointments
Nab $10 off your trip to vaccination hubs and clinics, and to GPs giving the jab — and back as well.
-
NewsQuarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Recommence Between New Zealand and Queensland
From Monday, July 12, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with the Sunshine State.
-
NewsSeventeen Unique At-Home Activities to Keep You Amused Throughout Lockdown
DIY Kintsugi, make your own ceramics or join a Josh Niland online masterclass.
-
NewsQueensland'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.
-
NewsFace 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.
-
NewsThe Qld Government Is Handing Out 38,000 More Vouchers to Use on Holidays Throughout the State
They can be used on getaways on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane and in Cairns.
-
NewsVictoria Has Classed All of NSW and the ACT as Red Zones and Closed Its Borders
On Sunday, July 11, NSW reported 77 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases — and that daily tally is expected to grow.
-
NewsVictoria Park Has Closed Its Golf Course and Reopened as a Huge Public Park
It's the first step in the site's hefty transformation, with wetlands, a lake, bike trails and a treehouse lookout all to come.
-
NewsTaronga Zoo Has Welcomed a New Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Joey and It's As Adorable As You'd Expect
Stop what you’re doing and just enjoy this newborn baby wombat.
-
NewsGreater 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."
-
NewsQantas Is Launching New Flights From Brisbane to The Whitsundays
Come September, you'll have a new excuse to head north for your next holiday.
-
NewsNew Hot Springs Have Opened in Far North Queensland If You Need an Excuse for Your Next Getaway
The scenic site includes private pools, as well as a camping ground and caravan park — and hosts a nightly yarning circle, too.
-
NewsThese Handy Interactive Maps Show NSW's COVID-19 Cases by Postcode and Location
The New South Wales Government maps lets Sydneysiders see which areas are hotspots.
-
News
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.
-
NewsMelbourne's Indoor Mask Rules Are Changing Again for the Next Fortnight
Melburnians will no longer have to wear masks at work if you're not in a public-facing setting.
-
NewsThe Greater Sydney Area Will Remain in Lockdown Until Midnight on July 16
Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast and Wollongong have been under stay-at-home orders since June 26.
-
NewsMelbourne's Venue Restrictions Will Ease Again and Dance Floors Will Be Allowed From July 9
At-home gathering caps aren't changing for the next fortnight, but you'll still be able to spend time in more places with more people.
-
NewsVictoria Has Recorded Seven Consecutive Days of Zero Locally Acquired COVID-19 Cases
Just weeks after Melbourne emerged from its latest lockdown, the entire state of Victoria has notched up a whole week without local COVID-19 cases.
-
NewsMelbourne's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Has Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row
Just like in 2020, the 2021 event has been scrapped due to the pandemic.
-
NewsThe City of Melbourne Is Offering $5 Weekend and Afternoon Parking Deals Across the CBD
Wilson and Secure Parking are doing cheap parking deals to entice Melburnians back into the city.
-
NewsGarden City Is the Latest Shopping Centre to Join Brisbane's Lengthy List of Exposure Sites
Brisbane's latest lockdown has ended, but new venues keep being added to the exposure site list.
-
NewsEight Mountain Biking Trails Around Australia to Tackle for Off-Road Thrills
Whether you're looking for high-speed thrills or a more leisurely ride, these excellent mountain bike trails have something for everyone.
-
NewsFace Masks Will Remain Mandatory in Brisbane and Several Other Areas of Queensland Until July 16
For the next two weeks, residents in a significant part of the state will need to keep masking up unless they're at home.
-
NewsBrisbane and Moreton Bay's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Be in Place Until July 16
The four-day stay-at-home period is coming to an end, but life isn't returning to normal just yet.
-
NewsThis Is What Australia's New Four-Phase Pathway Out of COVID-19 Looks Like
Following a National Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new plan — although there's no timeframes attached at present.
-
NewsTaronga Zoo Has Brought Back Its Adorable Online TV Channel with 24/7 Animal Live-Streams
You can now watch seals swim, meerkats play and otters frolic all day, every day.
-
NewsThe Brisbane and Moreton Bay Local Government Areas Will Remain in Lockdown for an Extra 24 Hours
With new locally acquired COVID-19 cases still popping up, the Brisbane City Council and Moreton Bay local government areas will remain under stay-at-home conditions for an extra day.
-
NewsNine Incredible Road Trips to Take to Explore the Country at Your Own Pace
Hit the road, Jack, and don't you come back till you've explored rugged coastlines, lush rainforests and arid outback tracks.
-
NewsEight Multi-Day Hikes for When You Feel Like Reconnecting with Nature
From embarking on remote coastal walks to wandering through ancient rainforests, it's time to pack the tent and explore the great outdoors.
