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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.

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    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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    Southeast Queensland Is Tightening Restrictions Again (and Banning Dancing) From June 29

    You'll only be able to have 30 people over to your home, masks are back and the one person per four-square-metres rule will return in hospitality venues.

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    Queensland's At-Home Gathering Limits and Tighter Venue Density Caps Are Back for Two Weeks

    Just days after they were eased, caps on gatherings at home and the number of patrons allowed in hospitality venues have returned.

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    Quarantine-Free Travel Between Australia and New Zealand Has Been Paused

    New Zealand has suspended the trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday, June 29 due to the growing number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases across Australia.

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    All of Greater Sydney Is Going Into Lockdown Until July 9 in a Bid to Contain the Current Outbreak

    From 6pm, Saturday, June 26, all of Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast and Wollongong will be under stay-at-home orders for the next fortnight.

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    Queensland Requires Anyone Who's Been in Four Sydney Local Government Areas to Go Into Lockdown

    Parts of Sydney are about to be placed under stay-at-home orders — and the same level of restrictions will apply to anyone who has been in the region since June 11 and is now in Queensland.

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    Here's What You Can and Can't Do Under Sydney's Stay-at Home Conditions

    Four Sydney Local Government Areas are going into lockdown — here’s what you need to know.

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    The City of Sydney, Woollahra, Waverley and Randwick Will Be Under Stay-at-Home Orders for the Next Week

    From 11.59pm tonight, Friday, June 25, anyone who lives or works in the four Sydney Local Government Areas will only be able to leave the house for four reasons.

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    An Explorer's Guide to Hong Kong

    From verdant, mountainous peaks to secluded, sandy beaches, a different side of the harbour city awaits.

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    Queensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to All of Greater Sydney

    Initially, the two states only shut their borders to seven Sydney Local Government Areas; however, the border closure is now extending to the entire Greater Sydney region.

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    This Harbour Ferry Has Been Kitted Out with the Names of Sydney's First Nations' Language Groups

    It's now sailing around the city decked out in artwork by Gomeroi artist Warwick Keen.

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    A 'Strawberry' Full Moon Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies This Week

    It's considered a supermoon by some, but not by others — either way, it'll be brightening up Australia's skies on Friday, June 25.

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    Melbourne's Gathering and Venue Restrictions Are Easing Even Further From Tomorrow Night

    You'll be able to have 15 people over to your home, and gather outdoors with 50 people.

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    Greater Sydney Is Bringing Back Gathering Restrictions, Travel Limits and Dancing Bans

    You'll only be able to have five people over to your house for the next week — and if you live or work in the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick Local Government Areas, you won't be able to leave the city.

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    Queensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to Seven Sydney Local Government Areas

    Both states are closing their borders to the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick LGAS in response to Sydney's current COVID-19 outbreak.

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    Quarantine-Free Travel Between NZ and NSW Has Been Paused Due to Sydney's Latest Outbreak

    The suspension has been put in place for 72 hours initially, and will be under constant review.

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    Masks Will Be Compulsory on Public Transport and in Indoor Venues Across Sydney for Another Week

    Greater Sydney's mask mandate is being extended, and will now apply throughout the entire region.

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    A Luxury Guide to Hong Kong

    As one of the world's great financial hubs, it's probably no surprise that Hong Kong has long been a playground for the wealthy.

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    Quarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and Victoria Is Set to Resume

    Almost a month after it was suspended due to the recent COVID-19 cluster, the trans-Tasman travel bubble will reopen to Victoria.

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