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Twenty of the Most Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW
Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.
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Six Spontaneous Adventures to Have in Sydney's Great Outdoors This Summer
Make this the season of last-minute boat parties, puppy playdates and picnics.
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Four Spontaneous Adventures to Have in Brisbane's Great Outdoors This Summer
Make this the season of last-minute day trips and outdoor games.
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Jervis Bay Territory Is Currently Off Limits to Sydneysiders Due to Commonwealth Border Restrictions
Jervis Bay Territory, a small peninsula section of Jervis Bay, is actually administered by the Commonwealth Government, and falls under the laws of the ACT — which currently deems Greater Sydney a COVID-19 hotspot.
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Australians Now Need a Permit to Enter Victoria Under the State's New Traffic Light-Style System
And if you try to travel to the state without a valid permit, you'll be fined $4957.
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Five Wellness Retreats to Help You Start 2021 on the Right Foot
Unwind for the day or give your body a hard reset at one of these tranquil wellness destinations.
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Five Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Region
Adventure off road, seek out silo artworks and sample locally made drops.
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Face Masks Will Remain Compulsory in Some Situations in Greater Brisbane Until January 22
You'll need to keep wearing them indoors, on public transport, while using taxis and ride share services, and wherever you can't social distance.
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Greater Brisbane's Lockdown Is Ending But New Restrictions Will Be in Place Until January 22
Caps on gatherings both at home and in public are being tightened from 6pm on Monday, January 11 — and so are venue patron limits.
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Melbourne Is Set to Swelter Through Its First Scorcher of 2021 Today
It's set to hit 38 degrees in Melbourne, which will be the city's hottest day in a year.
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Victoria Has Shut Its Borders to Greater Brisbane in Response to the New COVID-19 Strain
The closure came into effect overnight, but includes anyone who has been in the area since January 2.
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The Federal Government Has Declared the Greater Brisbane Area a COVID-19 Hotspot
Domestic border arrangements with Queensland have been changing, too, in response to Australia's first local case of the new, more contagious coronavirus strain.
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Face Masks Are Now Mandatory On Domestic Flights Within and International Flights to Australia
And at airports, too — and international travellers coming to Australia will also be required to undertake a pre-flight test.
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Northern Beaches' Stay-at-Home Orders Will End on January 10
The area will adopt the same restrictions as Greater Sydney.
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NSW Now Requires Anyone Who Has Been in Greater Brisbane Since January 2 to Isolate
The area will go into lockdown from Friday, January 8 — and the same level of restrictions will apply to anyone from the region coming to or currently in NSW.
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Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in Greater Brisbane for the Next Three Days
From 6pm on Friday, January 8 until 6pm on Monday, January 11, you'll need to don a face mask everywhere except inside your own home.
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The Greater Brisbane Area Is Going Into Lockdown for Three Days From 6pm Tonight
The region will return to the rules in place during March's lockdown — which means that you're only allowed to leave the house for four reasons.
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Ten Must-Visit Aussie Places to Plan Your 2021 Travel Adventures Around
Forget long-haul flights and lengthy stopovers — you can enjoy these idyllic islands, gorgeous beaches and scenic regions without leaving the country.
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Queensland Won't Open Its Borders to Greater Sydney Until the End of January at the Earliest
The Sunshine State is currently closed to 35 local government areas in New South Wales.
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Australia's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Has Been Brought Forward and Will Now Start in February
The aim is to give four million Aussies their first jab by the end of March.
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Brisbanites Who Visited These Locations Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
Queensland Health has sent out an alert for a number of sites, including two train trips and two supermarkets.
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NSW and Victoria Recorded Zero New Locally Acquired COVID-19 Cases in the Past 24 Hours
It's the good news that 2021 needs.
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You Can Take Your Car to Tasmania Via Ferry for Free Between March and June
The $6 million plan will save travellers an average of $240 for a return trip.
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The Australian Government Is Planning to Roll Out the COVID-19 Vaccine From Early March
An exact date hasn't been announced yet, but the rollout has been moved forward from the end of March.
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Victoria's Hybrid Buses Will Soon Be Able to Achieve Zero Emissions in Certain Drive Zones
Get set for clearer air and quieter bus rides once the system is rolled out across all 50 vehicles.
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Melburnians Who Visited These Locations Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has sent out an alert for a number of places, including IKEA Springvale, the MCG and Chadstone Shopping Centre.
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The Most Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay
An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.
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Qantas Has Been Named the World's Safest Airline for 2021
The Aussie carrier has topped the list eight years in a row.
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This Interactive Map Shows Victoria's COVID-19 Cases by Local Government Area and Postcode
The state-wide map lets Victorians see which areas currently have COVID-19 cases.
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So You Might Want to Stay Inside
Stay safe and dry — we're expecting large hailstones and damaging winds.
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Victoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended Until the End of January
It's the 11th time it has been renewed since the start of the pandemic.
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Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in Some Indoor Situations for Greater Sydney from Tonight
If you catch public transport, go shopping or head to the cinema without a mask, you could be fined $200.
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New Gathering and Mask Restrictions Have Been Introduced in Victoria Ahead of New Year's Eve
The state's 61-day streak of no new locally acquired cases has come to an end.
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The Team Behind Australia's First Surf Park Urbnsurf Is Opening Three New Locations
Landlocked wave riders, rejoice — surf's up for Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
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Greater Sydney's Gathering Limits Have Been Tightened Again 'Until Further Notice'
From midnight tonight, residents of Greater Sydney will be allowed only five visitors in their home.
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Six Spontaneous Adventures to Have in Melbourne's Great Outdoors This Summer
Fun in the sun, best enjoyed on a whim.
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Northern Beaches' Stay-at-Home Orders Have Been Extended Until January
But small indoor and outdoor gatherings will be allowed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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Greater Sydney and Northern Beaches to Return to Pre-Christmas Restrictions from Tonight
All of the northern beaches — including northern and southern zones — will return to stay-at-home orders, but with limited outdoor gatherings allowed.
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This Is How Many People You Can Have Over on Christmas Day in NSW — Region by Region
There are different rules across regional NSW, Greater Sydney and the northern beaches, so we've broken it down.
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Five Impromptu Things to Do If You're Staying in Brisbane Between Christmas and New Year's Day
There’s less hustle and bustle around town, but there’s still plenty to do.
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Ten Extremely Australian Big Things Worth a Detour on Your Next Very Long Road Trip
Giant watermelons, potatoes and lobsters named Larry might sound ridiculous, and they are — but that doesn't stop them from being among our most loved landmarks.
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Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Newtown and Erskineville
From places to visit with your puppy to the late-night haunts doing things differently.
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