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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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    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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    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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    Greater Sydney's Gathering Restrictions Have Been Extended Indefinitely

    But there's a very minor change in place for December 24, 25 and 26.

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    Daniel Andrews-Themed 'Get On the Beers' Christmas Lights Are Currently Dazzling Melbourne

    Because that's exactly the kind of thing 2020's festive season was always going to serve up.

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    The City of Sydney Is Considering Reclaiming 20 Hectares of Moore Park Golf Course for Public Use

    It'd turn the site from a 18-hole course to a nine-hole course, and use the reclaimed land for public recreation.

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    Six Ways You Can Catch the New Year's Eve Fireworks from a Different Perspective

    See in the new year surrounded by wildlife, or partying 83 levels above the city.

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    Take a Sneak Peek at Japan's New Super Nintendo Theme Park and Its 'Mario Kart' Ride

    Super Nintendo World opens at Universal Studios in Osaka in February 2021.

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    Queensland Is Shutting Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney From December 21

    The Sunshine State only completely opened to its southern neighbour on December 1.

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    Sydneysiders Who Visited These Venues Are Being Told to Get Tested and Self-Isolate

    NSW Health has sent out an alert for a number of venues, including Nomad and the Strawberry Hills Hotel in Surry Hills.

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    Victoria Is Closing Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney and the Central Coast From December 21

    It comes as NSW records 30 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the northern beaches area.

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    The NSW Government Strongly Recommends That Sydneysiders Wear Face Masks

    "Even if you live beyond the northern beaches, you should be wearing a mask indoors," said Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

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