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    RSPCA NSW's Shelters Have Reopened to the Public If You're Looking to Adopt or Foster an Animal

    Thousands of animals were adopted during lockdown, but there are still hundreds looking for a forever home.

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    Victoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended for Another Four Weeks

    The move comes a day after the state tightened some of its COVID-19 gathering restrictions in response to increasing case numbers.

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    Victoria Will Tighten Some COVID-19 Gathering Restrictions from Midnight on June 21

    The number of visitors allowed in your home will drop to five from Sunday and outdoor gatherings will be limited to ten — and Premier Daniel Andrews says lockdowns could be reintroduced in COVID-19 hotspots.

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    Australian Borders Likely to Remain Closed to International Travel Until 2021

    But a 'travel bubble' with New Zealand — potentially before next year — is still on the cards.

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    Queensland Stadiums Will Be Able to Host Up to 2000 Fans from This Weekend

    It's great news if you're a Brisbane Lions or Brisbane Broncos fan.

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    This Travel Company Has Launched a Series of Week-Long Guided Holidays

    Local explorers can sign up for two seven-day experiences.

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    The Number of Commuters Allowed on Sydney's Buses, Trains and Ferries Will Double from July 1

    Which means 23 people will be allowed on a bus and 68 on a train carriage.

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    Queensland Is Aiming to Reopen Its Border By July 10

    If community transmission levels are low in Australia's southern states, the Queensland border could even open earlier.

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    More Than 50 Customers Will Be Allowed Inside Sydney Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs from July 1

    And outdoor stadiums that can fit up to 40,000 people will be allowed to fill a quarter of their seats.

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    Melbourne's Surf Park Urbnsurf Will Start Pumping Out Waves Again From Next Week

    It initially opened in January, then closed temporarily due to COVID-19.

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    South Australia Is the Next Australian State to Reveal When It's Opening Its Borders

    Start planning those SA getaways — the state will let non-residents come visit from July 20.

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    Gatherings of Up to 20 People in Homes and Outside Will Be Allowed in NSW from June 13

    Gyms, yoga studios and tattoo parlours will also be able to open this Saturday.

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    All Community Sport Will Be Allowed to Kick Off Again in NSW from July 1

    Both adults and children will be able to head back to the sports field, but the NSW Government has not yet announced lifted restrictions for spectators.

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    New Zealand Now Has Zero Active Cases of COVID-19

    All COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in NZ at midnight tonight — but the country's borders will remain closed for now.

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    Bookings for New Zealand's Great Walks Open This Week

    Prepare to explore golden beaches, giant podocarp rainforest and rugged alpine terrain.

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    Ten Things You Didn't Realise You Could Do in the Grampians

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    You Can Now Take Your Pet Pooch for a Ride on Brisbane's CityCats and Ferries

    After trialling the move since late 2019, TransLink is now letting dogs onboard on a permanent basis.

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    Victoria Has Recorded Zero New COVID-19 Cases for the First Time Since the Start of the Pandemic

    But the government is encouraging Melburnians to continue adhering to social distancing restrictions to keep slowing the spread.

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    The Good Dose Is the Bayside's New Wellness Studio and Sourdough Shop

    Take part in a yoga, pilates or jiu jitsu class, then take some bread home with you.

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    Qantas and Jetstar Will Start Ramping Up Domestic Flights from the End of June

    And Qantas is launching a new direct flight from Sydney to Ballina, too.

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    A Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in New Zealand This Weekend

    Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.

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    A Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Weekend

    Head out to your backyard or balcony and look up.

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    Alliance Airlines Is Selling Direct Flights from Brisbane to the Whitsundays for $99

    The Aussie carrier has added the route to its services to help Queenslanders holiday in Queensland — and it's flying four times a week from June 22.

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    NSW's Gyms, Yoga Studios and Tattoo Parlours Will Be Allowed to Reopen from June 13

    Massage parlours, indoor pools and saunas will be allowed to reopen, too.

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    Uber Is Rolling Out Its World-First Car Rental App in Australia

    Just in time to head on a well-deserved road trip.

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    Thousands of Extra Bus and Train Services Have Been Added to Sydney's Public Transport Network

    Sydney's public transport is only able to operate at 25 percent capacity under current social distancing rules.

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    This Is What You Can and Can't Do in Queensland from Midday on June 1

    Queensland's roadmap out of lockdown has reached its second stage — here's what you need to know.

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    Five Outrageously Luxe New Zealand Getaways for When You Really Want to Treat Yourself

    Find comfy beds, private rock pools and rooftop hot tubs, all set in some of the country's most secluded and stunning spots.

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    Victoria's State of Emergency Has Been Extended for Three More Weeks

    Which means you can be fined over $1000 for disobeying Victoria's new COVID-related restrictions.

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    Queensland Will Further Ease Travel, Entertainment and Hospitality Restrictions from Midday on June 1

    The state is bringing forward its second stage of eased limits — including travelling anywhere within Queensland, and allowing 20 people in cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs.

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    Petstock Has Released a New Line of Accessories to Keep Your Pets Cute and Cosy This Winter

    Including chunky jumpers, shiny parkas, sporty jackets and wool-lined coats.

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    Greece Will Reopen to Tourists from Down Under from Mid-June

    The European country will allow visitors to enter from 29 nations, including Australia and New Zealand.

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    The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Queensland

    Pitch your tent, then into the surf with you.

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    A Weekender's Guide to the Central Coast

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    A Weekender's Guide to Bright and Surrounds

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    Five Dreamy Hot Pools Around Australia to Plan Your Next Winter Adventure Around

    From multimillion-dollar luxury retreats to bush baths that are open 24 hours a day.

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