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    Victoria Has Classed All of NSW and the ACT as Red Zones and Closed Its Borders

    On Sunday, July 11, NSW reported 77 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases — and that daily tally is expected to grow.

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    The City of Melbourne Is Offering $5 Weekend and Afternoon Parking Deals Across the CBD

    Wilson and Secure Parking are doing cheap parking deals to entice Melburnians back into the city.

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    Australia Post Has Revamped Its Parcel Packaging to Include Traditional First Nations Place Names

    Thanks to new dedicated spaces on Parcel Post and Express Post satchels, you can acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land that your letter is being delivered to.

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    This Is What Australia's New Four-Phase Pathway Out of COVID-19 Looks Like

    Following a National Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new plan — although there's no timeframes attached at present.

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    All Australian Adults Regardless of Their Age Can Now Get the AstraZeneca Vaccine

    Keen to get the jab ASAP? You can now go to your GP and request the AstraZeneca vaccine — even if you're under 40.

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    Quarantine-Free Travel Between Australia and New Zealand Has Been Paused

    New Zealand has suspended the trans-Tasman bubble until at least Tuesday, June 29 due to the growing number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases across Australia.

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    Queensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to Seven Sydney Local Government Areas

    Both states are closing their borders to the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick LGAS in response to Sydney's current COVID-19 outbreak.

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    Queensland Is Bringing Back Online Travel Declarations for Interstate and NZ Visitors

    From 1am on Saturday, June 19, anyone travelling to the Sunshine State from another Aussie state or territory, or from NZ, will need to fill out the form.

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    South Melbourne Market, Melbourne Central and QV Melbourne Have Been Named As Exposure Sites

    A large number of new inner-city venues have just joined the list.

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    The Victorian Government Is Offering Financial Support to 90,000 Businesses Affected by the Lockdown

    It includes $190.01 million in grants for businesses directly impacted by the seven-day shutdown, such as restaurants, cafes, event suppliers, accommodation providers and non-essential retailers.

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    Queensland Is Declaring Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot and Will Close Its Borders

    Victoria currently has 34 active COVID-19 cases, and will go into lockdown from 11.59pm tonight.

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    Twelve Australian Coffee Roasters Delivering Beans and Fresh Grounds to Your Door

    Order excellent coffee at the click of a button, no matter where you are.

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    NSW Will Require Anyone Who's Been in Victoria After 4pm Today to Follow Stay-at-Home Conditions

    The state is going into lockdown — and the same level of restrictions will apply to anyone who has been in the region and heads to NSW.

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    Victoria's List of Exposure Sites Now Covers 83 Locations Throughout Melbourne and Beyond

    The list currently includes Barkly Square, Marvel Stadium, a Betty's Burgers and a number of venues in Prahran.

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    The NSW Government Is Urging Sydneysiders to Postpone Non-Urgent Travel to Greater Melbourne

    NSW Health has also issued a number of requests that cover folks from Victoria who have already made their way to NSW — or plan to in the future.

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    A Pivotal Change to New South Wales' Sexual Assault Laws Is Underway

    Consent will need to be actively communicated, and can't be presumed, under changes proposed following a review by the NSW Law Reform Commission.

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    The MCG Has Been Added to Melbourne's Growing List of COVID-19 Exposure Sites

    It was named in a late-night social media post — with 43 other locations currently listed.

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    Western Sydney's $300-Million Indoor Snow Resort Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality

    The proposed skiing centre is set to include a 300-metre indoor ski slope, an ice skating rink, and a revolving restaurant with snow views.

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    Quarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and Victoria Has Been Paused

    The New Zealand Government has suspended the travel bubble after five locally acquired COVID-19 cases were identified in Melbourne this week.

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    Face Masks Will Become Mandatory Indoors in Greater Melbourne From 6pm Tonight

    New caps on at-home and public gatherings are coming into effect as well.

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    This Is What Australia's Weather Has in Store Once Winter Hits

    Like most seasons lately, it's set to be wetter and warmer than usual in many parts of the country.

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    Nutella's New Recipe Book Gives You 185 Ways to Enjoy the Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

    The hardback will teach you how to slather the chocolatey spread on white bread and create a three-layer cheesecake.

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    A 'Blood' Supermoon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Month

    It isn't just the last supermoon of 2021 — it's a total lunar eclipse, too.

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    This Year's Budget Will Dish Out Millions in Tax Relief For Local Breweries and Distilleries

    Australia's small breweries have scored a much-needed helping hand, as part of the government's post-COVID recovery push.

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    The Federal Government Has Promised to Give the Arts Nearly $300 Million in COVID-19 Relief

    The 2021-22 Budget will see $125 million dedicated to the Government's RISE fund, $20 million for independent theatres and $10 for Support Act.

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    This Year's Federal Budget Gives Roads, Rail and Infrastructure Projects a $15.2 Billion Boost

    The funds cover the next ten years, as part of overall $110 billion spend across the same period.

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    This Qantas Flight Over Sydney Will Let You Get a Sky-High Glimpse of This Month's Supermoon

    The second supermoon of 2021 also coincides with a full lunar eclipse, so you'll have plenty to see.

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    This Sight-Seeing Plane Tour of Antarctica Will Let You Day Trip Out of the Country Again This Year

    The trips to the icy continent will return for their next flights from November.

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    Melbourne's Heritage-Listed City Baths Will Unveil Its Multimillion-Dollar Makeover This Spring

    The historic fitness centre's $2.5 million restoration project will be revealed by September.

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    Science Gallery Melbourne Is the New Art and Science Museum Opening in the Inner City

    The 3800-square-metre space will be part of the University of Melbourne’s new Melbourne Connect innovation precinct from June.

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    Australia Is Set to Phase Out a Range of Single-Use Plastic Items Nationwide By 2025

    They include lightweight plastic bags, and plastic straws, utensils and stirrers.

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    This Is What Victoria's Long-Awaited Container Deposit Scheme Will Look Like

    You'll be able to trade in bottles, cans and cartons for ten cents a pop — but the program won't launch until 2023.

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    These Inner North Venues Want You to Scrap the Plastic and Refill Your Water Bottle for Free

    If you see the Choose Tap logo in the window, you're welcome to free tap water refills — even if you're not a customer.

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    The First Trailer for Stan's New Byron Bay-Shot Mystery-Drama Series 'Eden' Is Here

    Revolving around the disappearance of a young woman, it's set to hit the streaming platform this year.

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    This New Luxury Overnight Retreat Takes You Hiking and Glamping in Victoria's High Country

    You'll cover around 14 kilometres by foot, drink wine, sleep in comfy beds and even enjoy a sunrise yoga session.

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    Cameras That Catch You Using Your Phone While Driving Will Be Rolled Out Across Victoria By 2023

    It comes after a three-month trial found one in 42 drivers using their phone illegally behind the wheel.

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    Bluesfest Has Been Cancelled Due to COVID-19 for the Second Year in a Row

    The move has been made "to minimise the risk of the highly infectious COVID-19 variant of concern being transmitted in the local area, as well as across states and territories."

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    Gathering and Venue Restrictions Are Being Reintroduced in the Byron Bay Area Over Easter

    New rules are coming into effect in the Byron, Ballina, Tweed and Lismore shires, which may have an impact on this year's Bluesfest.

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