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    Brisbane Looks Set to Cop An Onslaught of Rain So Prepare Your Brollies

    Parts of the Gold Coast experienced a drenching overnight — and Brisbane could receive up to 80 millimetres of rain today.

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    The Victorian Government Is Releasing 30,000 More Regional Travel Vouchers Due to Demand

    The first round proved so popular that the Business Victoria voucher registration page went offline for extended periods, so the scheme has been extended.

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    Two New Off-the-Grid Unyoked Tiny Cabins with Outdoor Baths Have Popped Up Near Byron Bay

    Located at the end of a valley in the Northern Rivers region, these cute, compact places to stay are surrounded by citrus trees — and plenty of quiet.

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    Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Victorian Government's $200 Regional Travel Vouchers

    You can apply for the first round of 40,000 vouchers from tomorrow — but there are some caveats.

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    Queensland's Indoor Dance Floors Will Be Allowed to Reopen From December 14

    If making shapes was on your Christmas wishlist, you can cross it off.

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    Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Half-Price Rides to Airports Until the End of January

    You can head to the airport for cheap across Christmas and New Year's Eve.

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    This Nifty Map Will Help You Find All the Best and Brightest Christmas Lights in Your Area

    Just enter your postcode or suburb, and it'll tell you where to see luminous festive displays near you and around town.

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    Five Key Ingredients for Throwing the Ultimate House Party This Summer

    Liven up your house party with as little effort as possible.

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    This Melbourne Hotel Has Added a Hot Tub and Outdoor Cinema in a Private Courtyard to Your Next Staycation

    Pick a movie to watch under the stars while you have a soak — over some wine, too.

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    Queensland Will Reopen Its Borders to Adelaide If There Are No New Unlinked Cases Before December 12

    That date will mark 28 days since the first case in the South Australian capital's current cluster.

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    Six Ways to Splash Around in NZ That Aren't Just Going to the Beach

    Slide down a natural rock formation, swim in turquoise glacial waters and dig your own geothermal spa pool on an island sanctuary.

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    Six Bushwalks in Western Sydney Parklands that You Should Explore This Summer

    From cruisy one-kilometre tracks to challenging climbs with rewarding city views — hit the trails and explore your own backyard.

  • Summer Guide: Auckland 2020–21

    Slap on your sunscreen and get out there — clear blues, secluded bush spots and ice-cold beers await.

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    The 11 Best Books of 2020 to Read This Summer

    Use your time off to get deep into the winner of this year's 2020 Miles Franklin Award or a gripping memoir on the dark reality of Silicon Valley.

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    Seven Things You Can Do This Summer that Aren't Just Quick Dips and Backyard Sessions

    Do what moves you this summer, whether that's checking out an underwater art museum, chair-dancing at a live gig or whipping up rum cocktails in a park.

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    Brisbane Is Set to Score a 64-Hectare Inner-City Public Park with a Huge Lake and a Tree House Lookout

    The final plan for Victoria Park's revamp has been revealed — and it also features a high-ropes course, waterholes and mountain-bike trails.

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    Victoria Is Easing Gathering, Hospitality and Venue Capacity Limits Again From Midnight Tonight

    You'll be able to have 30 people over to your house and hit the beach in groups of 100 — and hospitality venues can move to the one-person-per-two-square-metres rule.

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    Victorians Will Only Need to Wear Face Masks in Certain Situations From Midnight Tonight

    It's still mandatory to carry one with you — but you'll only need to pop one on in specific circumstances, such as public transport and indoor shopping.

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    Queensland Public Transport Fares Will Stay Frozen at 2020 Prices for the Next Year

    It applies to all Translink and QConnect services across the state.

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    Gifts that Count

    At Concrete Playground, supporting the people and businesses that make our cities such vibrant and exciting places to live is our reason for being.

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    An Adventure-Packed Date Itinerary If You and Your Partner Aren't Big on Romantic Dinners

    Take your romance to new heights and make your next date non-basic.

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    Six Unique Experiences to Gift to Someone Who Doesn't Need More Stuff

    From alpaca picnics and sailing adventures to thrillseeking rides.

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    Virgin Has Launched a 12-Hour Sale with 60,000 Flights Starting from $75

    And there are lots of flights available over Christmas and NYE.

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    Cali Beach Club Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct on a Rooftop

    It'll boast two restaurants, four bars, multiple pools, a sandy volleyball court and an outdoor cinema.

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    Sweet Retreat Is the New Candy-Themed Getaway Located in Regional Victoria

    The Sugar Republic team has opened a retreat decked out with a peach ball pit, free candy and cherry-scented wallpaper.

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    Outdoor Events of Up to 5000 People Will Be Allowed to Go Ahead in Sydney From December 7

    All venues other than gyms and nightclubs will move to the one-person-per-two-square-metres rule, too.

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    The SA Government Is Giving Away $50 and $100 Hotel Vouchers to Put Towards Your Next Getaway

    You can nab $50 vouchers for regional and suburban accommodation, and $100 vouchers to use in the CBD and North Adelaide.

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    Nine Cosy Villages to Visit on a Long Weekend in South Gippsland

    Carve out a few days to road trip around this stunning Victorian region — or pick one spot and bunker down for the weekend.

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    This Wanaka Tourism Company Is Offering Pay-What-You-Can Adventures

    Tackle the world's highest waterfall cable climb.

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    Western Australia Will Let NSW and Victorian Residents Visit Without Quarantining From December 8

    The two eastern states will be reclassified as 'very low-risk' under WA's controlled interstate border system.

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    The City of Melbourne Is Giving Away $100,000 in Vouchers to Use at the Queen Victoria Market

    There are 500 up for grabs — and you can use them on food as well as gifts.

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    Nine Chic Homeware Gifts to Get Your Housemate that You'll Get Enjoy Too

    Because we all know that whatever's theirs is yours as well.

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    Melburnians Can Park in the CBD for Free Over Christmas and New Year's

    The City of Melbourne has extended its free parking to help with your Christmas shopping and holiday activities.

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    Luna Park Is Undergoing a $30 Million Makeover That'll Add Nine New Permanent Rides

    The Sydney attraction will close for the first half of 2021 to make the hefty upgrade, which'll be the park's biggest revamp since it reopened in 2004.

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    Gifts that Count

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