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    Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Half-Price Rides Every Weekday for the Rest of July

    If you don't want commute to work via public transport or bike, you can rideshare — for cheap.

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    NSW Government Has Warned Sydneysiders Not to Visit Towns Near the Victorian Border

    With Victorian COVID-19 cases spiking, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has said there is an "extremely high" possibility of increased cases here.

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    These Are the 32 Victorian Local Government Areas Reentering Lockdown from Midnight Tonight

    Stay-at-home orders will apply to metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire for the next six weeks.

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    Victoria Will Reintroduce Strict Stay-at-Home Orders for All of Metropolitan Melbourne for Six Weeks

    The new lockdown will come into place at 11.59pm on Wednesday, July 8 — but there are some differences this time.

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    QT Auckland's New Boutique Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations

    Book in a luxurious staycation at the design-led property for November.

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    Why This Lesser-Known Victorian Wine Region Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway

    Sip the nectar of the gods, dine in an old farmhouse and sleep in a castle.

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    Eight Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in Port Stephens

    Animal encounters and adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities await.

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    The NSW-Victoria Border Will Close from Midnight on July 7 for the First Time in 100 Years

    The move comes as Victoria records its highest daily total — 127 cases — since the pandemic began.

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    Brisbane Just Shivered Through Its Coldest Morning of 2020 So Far

    The city's minimum temperature hit 3.8 degrees at the airport and 7.6 in the CBD.

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    Victoria Is Extending Its Reintroduced Stay-at-Home Orders to Two More Melbourne Postcodes

    Two more areas are going into lockdown — and, in nine public housing estates, residents will be required to stay inside their homes for at least the next five days.

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    The Whitsundays' Luxury Daydream Island Resort Is Reopening Alongside Queensland's Border

    Head north to check out the 200-metre living reef, three restaurants and the onsite gin bar.

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    Ten Hot Spots in Far North Queensland for Visitors Who Want to Explore More

    Look beyond the reef and the rainforest to get the bigger picture of our tropical north.

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    The Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels in Brisbane

    Whether you're vacationing or staycationing in Brisbane, these hotels will have you sleeping in soft linen, eating in fine restaurants and swimming in rooftop pools.

  • News

    How to Road Trip the Coral Coast in Seven Days

    Take a scenic drive to see dolphins, sharks, reefs, beaches and one of Australia's most famous rock formations.

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    Ten Things to Eat, See and Do in Alice Springs

    Take in spectacular sunsets, explore incredible rock formations and meet friendly kangaroos.

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    A Foodie's Guide to Road Tripping from Sydney to Tasmania

    Savour every moment with these seven pit stops.

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    Five Food and Drink Stops You Can Take in Tasmania's North East Region

    Hop between cellar doors, breweries and distilleries as you travel across Tassie's north east.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Wanaka

    Soak up the very best of 'God's Country'.

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    Victorians from the 36 Hotspot Suburbs Will Be Banned from Entering NSW

    If they do enter, they'll have to quarantine for 14 days — or risk a $11,000 fine and six months in jail.

  • News

    Aldi Is Releasing a Range of Affordable Hiking Gear So You Can Start Hitting the Trails

    The range of hiking shoes, headlamps, thermals and jackets lands this Saturday — and starts at just $4.99.

  • News

    The European Union Is Reopening Its Borders to Tourists from Down Under

    Australians and New Zealanders still can't leave the country, though — but you can add Europe to your holiday list when local travel restrictions are lifted.

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    Six NZ Eco-Tourism Experiences If You Want to Make a Difference While Travelling

    From urban wildlife eco-sanctuaries to suspended forest tree walks, here's how to make your next adventure count.

  • News

    Victoria Is Reintroducing Strict Stay-at-Home Orders in Ten Melbourne Postcodes for Four Weeks

    From 11.59pm on July 1, if you live in one of the suburbs listed, you'll only be able to leave your home for one of four reasons: work or school, care or care giving, exercise or to get food and other essentials.

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    Queensland Will Further Ease Private and Public Gathering Restrictions from Midday on July 3

    The state is bringing forward its third stage of eased COVID-19 restrictions — and loosening rules on house parties, venues and events.

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    Queensland Will Reopen Its Border to All Aussie States and Territories Except Victoria from July 10

    "Due to current community transmission levels, the border with Victoria will remain closed — and will be strengthened."

  • News

    A Road Tripper's Guide to Central West NSW from Bathurst to Parkes

    One trip, three stops and many local produce feasts are in order at beautifully repurposed historic buildings.

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    A Weekender's Guide to Rainbow Beach

    Where you can ride a horse along the beach or glide right over it.

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    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to the Fleurieu Peninsula

    Restaurants in caves, architectural masterpieces in vineyards and some of the world's best red wine — you'll find it all 40 minutes from Adelaide.

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    A Weekender's Guide to the Adelaide Hills

    This acclaimed wine region is home to a pizzeria in a 130-year-old church, a gin distillery, a historic German settlement and even a giant rocking horse — all just half an hour from Adelaide.

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    Victorian Lockdowns for Hotspot Areas Will Be Considered This Week as State Records 75 New Cases

    It's the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the state in three months.

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    NSW Is Getting a Huge New National Park Home to More Than 25 Threatened Animal Species

    Together with the nearby Sturt National Park, the 153,415-hectare outback station will create a conservation area twice the size of the ACT.

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    Upper Hutt's Brewtown Is Opening a Huge New Craft Beer Entertainment Complex

    Including a brand new five-lane ten pin bowling alley, trampoline park and a large indoor paintball field.

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    New Brisbane Venue Rage Cage Lets You Smash Stuff with a Baseball Bat

    Blow off some steam by going to town on some satisfyingly smashable items.

  • News

    These Ten Suburbs Are Melbourne's Current COVID-19 Hotspots

    The State Government has just launched a testing blitz that'll see at least half of the residents in the hotspot suburbs tested.

  • News

    Qantas Is Unlikely to Run Any International Flights Until at Least July 2021

    But the airline has started ramping up domestic flights and expects domestic travel to be back to pre-COVID-19 levels by 2022.

  • Guide

    Seven Spectacular Walks, Hikes and Cycling Routes in Port Stephens

    Amble your way around the coastal region on your own two feet — or on two wheels.

  • News

    Ivory Coat Is Searching for 20 Adorable Dogs to Star in Its Next TV Commercial

    Does your perfect pooch have what it takes to become a star? Of course. So, now's the time to make 'em one.

  • News

    The Department of Conservation Is Launching a Booking System for Its Network of Backcountry Huts and Campgrounds

    The bookable huts and campgrounds include some extremely popular summer destinations.

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