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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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    Some 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.

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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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    A Close Conjunction of Venus and Mars Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight

    The two planets will appear a mere finger's width apart.

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    Ridesharing 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.

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    Quarantine-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.

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    Seventeen Unique At-Home Activities to Keep You Amused Throughout Lockdown

    DIY Kintsugi, make your own ceramics or join a Josh Niland online masterclass.

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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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    The 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.

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    Victoria 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.

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    Victoria 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.

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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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    Qantas Is Launching New Flights From Brisbane to The Whitsundays

    Come September, you'll have a new excuse to head north for your next holiday.

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    New 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.

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    These 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.

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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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    Melbourne'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.

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    The 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.

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    Melbourne'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.

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    Victoria 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.

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    Melbourne'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.

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    The 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.

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    Garden 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.

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    Eight 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.

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    Face 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.

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    Brisbane 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.

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    This 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.

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    Taronga 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.

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    The 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.

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    Nine 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.

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    Eight 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.

  • News

    Chermside and Indooroopilly Shopping Centres Have Been Named As Exposure Sites

    If you've visited the two shopping centres at specific times, you'll need to get tested and quarantine.

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    Eleven Natural Hot Springs in New Zealand to Visit This Winter

    Find everything from full-blown commercial operations with poolside bar services and hydroslides, to free spots to soak surrounded by cascading waterfalls.

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    Quarantine-Free Travel Is Set to Resume Between New Zealand and Some Australian States

    From Sunday, July 4, New Zealand will restart the trans-Tasman bubble with Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.

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    Multiple Parts of Queensland Including Brisbane Are Going Into a Three-Day Lockdown From 6pm Tonight

    From 6pm, Tuesday, June 29, all of southeast Queensland, Townsville, Palm Island and Magnetic Island will be under stay-at-home conditions until Friday, July 2.

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    'Murder on the Rattler Express' Is the New Queensland Train Tour Combining Sightseeing and Sleuthing

    Don your best 1920s outfit and get immersed in a murder mystery while you journey through the Mary Valley.

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    How to Spend 48 Hours in Kangaroo Valley

    We've teamed up with Sonos to explore the great outdoors.

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    All Australian Adults Regardless of Their Age Can Now Get the AstraZeneca Vaccine

    Keen to get the jab ASAP? You can now go to your GP and request the AstraZeneca vaccine — even if you're under 40.

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    Virgin Is Planning to Give Free Flights and Frequent Flyer Points to Vaccinated Australians

    The airline's VA-X & Win competition will launch once COVID-19 vaccines are made available to all Australian adults.

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    Face Masks Will Be Mandatory Again in Southeast Queensland for the Next Two Weeks

    Within 11 Local Government Areas within southeast Queensland, you'll need to mask up in all indoor spaces outside of your own home.

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