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Five of New Zealand's Great Walks That You Can Book in for Summer
Explore secluded golden sand beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.
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Hotel Fitzroy Is a New Ten-Room Boutique Property in Ponsonby
This new boutique property offers an in-room breakfast service and dedicated hosts for your stay.
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Queensland Is Unlikely to Reopen Its Borders to NSW and Victoria Until There Is No Community Transmission
In good news, though, the Sunshine State itself has had "no evidence of community transmission in Queensland now for 28 days".
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Four Melbourne Gift Services to Help You Deliver Some Cheer During Lockdown
Send a mate some chocolate, fresh blooms or a new indoor plant.
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The South Island's West Coast Is Home to a New Premier Short Walk
The track is a 40-minute drive inland from Hokitika.
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Victoria Will Still Get a Public Holiday for the AFL Grand Final No Matter Where the Game Is Played
This year, though, both the big game and the public holiday look set for October.
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Victoria's State of Emergency Will Continue for Another Four Weeks
It has been in place since March, and has now been extended for the fifth time.
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Positive Parcels Is the New Melbourne Flower Service Delivering Cheery Bouquets to Your Door
It's supporting the local flower industry — and donating $5 from every purchase to help struggling Australians, too.
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The City of Melbourne Has Temporarily Relaxed Some Parking Fees and Restrictions
The change applies to green sign parking bays only.
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Qantas Is Now Selling Its Coveted PJs If You Want to Pretend You're Living It Up in Business Class
Live your best high-flying life — at home — for $25.
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Queensland Pharmacies Will Soon Be Able to Conduct COVID-19 Tests as Part of a New Trial
The State Government is piloting a new program to make testing more accessible.
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Sydneysiders Who Visited These Shops in the City's West and Northwest Should Monitor for Symptoms
NSW Health has sent out an alert for a number of venues including IKEA Rhodes, Parramatta Westfield and Castle Towers Shopping Centre.
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Twenty of the Most Indulgent Harbourside Staycations You Can Book in Sydney
Choose a favourite, pack those bags and get ready to live your best-ever holiday life.
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Here's Where You Can Get Your Hands On a Face Mask in Sydney
The NSW Government has strongly recommended Sydneysiders mask up when they're out and about.
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New Zealand's Travel Bubble with the Cook Islands Could Be in Place Before the End of the Year
And you won't need to quarantine on arrival.
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This Aussie Website Will Turn Your Pet's Cute Face Into Your Own Personalised Jigsaw Puzzle
You've already spent so long gazing at Fido, Fluffy, Polly or Nemo, so this should be the easiest jigsaw that you've ever done.
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At-Home COVID-19 Testing Is Now Available for Melburnians Who Can't Leave Their House
The Victorian Government has launched a new 'call-to-test' service for people with disability, carers, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions.
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Seven Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do on the Central Coast
Race quad bikes, cruise around a pearl farm and sleep over at a lighthouse.
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Over 1000 Extra Buses and Trains Are Being Added to Brisbane's Public Transport Network
They'll start being rolled out from Monday, August 10.
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This Indulgent Sight-Seeing Plane Tour of Antarctica Will Let You Day Trip Out of the Country
The sight-seeing flights to the icy continent will kick off again from November.
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Uber Wants You to Wear a Mask When Riding or Driving in NSW
It's the latest organisation to encourage Sydneysiders to mask up.
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A Foodie's Guide to Eating and Drinking Your Way Around the Central Coast
Beachside cafes, casual fine diners and lively cocktail bars are only a road trip away.
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Queensland Is Completely Shutting Its Borders to NSW and the ACT from August 8
The new closure will apply at least until the end of August.
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Victorians Can Now Be Hit with a $5000 On-the-Spot Fine for Breaching Isolation Orders
Under new rules announced today, Melburnians in isolation will no longer be able to leave their homes for exercise.
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Icy Temperatures, Rain and Low-Level Snow Are on the Cards for Melbourne This Week
Some well-timed indoors weather is headed our way for the first week of stage four lockdowns.
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These Are the Businesses That Can and Can't Stay Open During Melbourne's Stage Four Lockdown
Retail stores will need to close for six weeks, but supermarkets and bottle-os are among those allowed to stay open.
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Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Bondi
Browse beachside boutiques and long-standing local shops to buy a slice of the healthy, active lifestyle — from locally grown veggies to eco-friendly leisurewear.
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The Localist: Eastern Suburbs
The stomping ground for those who like both coastal and urban living, the eastern suburbs of Sydney boast heritage homes, coastal walks, intimate wine bars and pubs that exude the Aussie laidback lifestyle.
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Victoria Has Declared a State of Disaster and Stage Four Restrictions for Metro Melbourne
Metropolitan Melbourne will have strict new stay-at-home rules and a curfew from tonight — and regional Victoria will enter stage three restrictions from next week.
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The NSW Government "Strongly Recommends" Sydneysiders Wear Face Masks from Tomorrow
It's recommended face masks are worn in places where physical distancing is not possible — such as in shopping centres, on public transport and at places of worship — and in areas where there are high levels of community transmission.
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Five Incredible New Zealand Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland
You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots are just off the coast of New Zealand.
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Brisbanites Who Visited These Southside and West Moreton Venues Should Monitor for Symptoms
Positive COVID-19 cases have been linked to 15 more shops and eateries.
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Seven Last-Minute Weekend Adventures You Can Book Right Now
These epic activities are just what you need to avoid another weekend wasted on the couch.
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Eight Last-Minute Weekend Adventures You Can Book Right Now
These epic activities are just what you need to avoid another weekend wasted on the couch.
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Woolworths Is "Strongly Encouraging" Shoppers to Wear Face Masks in NSW and Parts of Queensland
Woolworths wants you to mask up when visiting its supermarkets, Big Ws, Dan Murphy's and BWS stores.
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Epic Things to Do This Weekend That Don't Involve Going to the Pub
Swap schooners for sea kayaking in the harbour or abseiling down a waterfall.
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Epic Things to Do This Weekend That Don't Involve Going to the Pub
Swap schooners for sea kayaking in the harbour or abseiling down a waterfall.
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Face Masks Will Be Mandatory for All of Victoria as the State Records 723 New COVID-19 Cases
And Victorians in six new local government areas — outside of metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire — will no longer be allowed any visitors in their homes.
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Queensland Is Closing Its Borders to All of Greater Sydney from August 1
It comes as the state records two new COVID-19 cases in travellers who returned from Victoria via Sydney.
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The Localist: Northern Beaches
The northern beaches is well-known for its heritage-listed houses, harbourfront views, boutique storefronts and beachfront restaurants. Here, the towns get smaller and closer to the coast — these are the quintessential beach towns you read about in Australian novels.
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The Localist: North Shore
The north shore is a beautiful part of Sydney, and its proximity to the water means an abundance of restaurants and bars with stunning views.
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The Localist: Inner West
Sydney’s inner west has boomed in recent years in all the ways that matter.