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    You can now drive up to get vaxxed at the former Bunnings in Melton — and anyone aged 18–39 can roll up their sleeves at a state-run vaccination centre, too.

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    Melbourne Airport and Highpoint Shopping Centre Have Rejoined Victoria's Exposure Sites List

    The state's rapidly growing rundown of sites visited by folks with COVID-19 now lists 84 places.

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    Here's How to Measure What Is Five Kilometres From Your Home During Victoria's Lockdown

    New seven-day restrictions limit grocery shopping and exercise to within five kilometres of home for all Victorians.

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    Victoria Is Going Into Another Seven-Day Snap Lockdown From 8pm Tonight

    It's Melbourne's sixth lockdown, and it'll run until at least 8pm on Thursday, August 12.

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    This Escape Room Has Released an Online Mystery Kit for You to Sleuth Your Way Through at Home

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    This Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Case Alerts for Victorian Venues

    The map lets Melburnians see which venues are linked to positive COVID-19 cases — and the action required if you visited them.

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    Vaccinated Aussies Will Be Able to Travel Overseas When 80 Percent of the Country Has Had the Jab

    Bringing back international travel for vaccinated Australians is part of the third stage of National Cabinet's just-tweaked 'National Plan to transition Australia's National COVID Response'.

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    Qantas Will Use Digital Health Passes to Verify Vaccination and Testing Status When Overseas Travel Resumes

    They'll be rolled out on Jetstar routes, too, following trials of the International Air Transport Association Travel Pass app throughout this year.

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    Six Inner South Date Ideas to Impress Your Special Someone

    Woo your boo with a romantic fireside dinner or turn up the fun factor with retro bottomless brunch.

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    The Royal Melbourne Show Has Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row

    It's only the fourth time that the event has been scrapped — following last year's cancellation, and also back during World War I and II.

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    Here's What You Can and Can't Do in Victoria Now That the Latest Lockdown Has Ended

    The rules have changed after Victoria's latest lockdown, but where exactly can you go and what can you do? We've broken it down.

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    Taronga Zoo Has Released Footage of Its Adorable Koala Joey If Your Day Could Use Some Cuteness

    Little Humphrey is just over 12 months old — and as endearing as you'd expect.

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    Twelve of the Best Places to Watch the Sunrise and Sunset In and Around Melbourne

    Put the phone away after you've snapped a cheeky Instagram story, and look up.

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    Victorians Are Still Required to Wear Masks Both Indoors and Outside After Lockdown Ends

    Victoria is coming out of lockdown after almost two weeks, but mask rules aren't changing.

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    Victoria's Lockdown Is Ending But New Venue and Gathering Restrictions Will Be in Effect

    A range of familiar rules will be put in place, including a continued ban on having visitors to your house, a ten-person gathering cap outdoors, and density limits for hospitality and retail businesses.

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    We're Giving Away an Overnight Stay for You and a Mate (or Date) in South Melbourne

    Want to win a staycation complete with dinner, drinks and a cocktail masterclass?

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    Australia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Has Been Suspended for At Least Eight Weeks

    With three Australian states currently in lockdown, New Zealand has once again paused quarantine-free travel.

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    All the Ways to Apply for Financial Support If You're Struggling During Lockdown

    The government has announced a bunch of new support programs — here's what you need to know.

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    Anyone Who Visited Prahran Market During an Almost Two-Hour Period Must Now Self-Isolate

    The inner south spot has just been added to Victoria's now 385-venue list of exposure sites.

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    A Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors

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    Brisbane Will Host the 2032 Olympic Games

    After endorsing the Queensland capital back in June, the International Olympic Committee has officially named it the host of the 2032 games.

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    Seeing Eye Dogs' Puppy Games Is the Adorable Contest That Swaps Athletes for Guide Dog Trainees

    Watch four adorable canines go head to head in the cutest sporting contest ever.

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    Victoria Will Remain in Lockdown for Another Week

    The entire state will remain under its current stay-at-home conditions until midnight on Tuesday, July 27.

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    South Melbourne Market Is Back on Victoria's Now 320-Venue List of Exposure Sites

    The list has expanded rapidly over the past few days as case numbers grow during the state's latest outbreak.

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    Victoria's Current COVID-19 Lockdown Will Be Extended Beyond Its Initial Five-Day Period

    Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that the current lockdown won't be able to end on Tuesday, July 20 as originally planned.

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    We're Giving Away A Luxe Weekend Away For You and a Mate (or Date)

    The prize includes flights from any Australian capital city to experience this gin-fuelled weekend in Melbourne.

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    Seventeen Unique At-Home Activities to Keep You Amused Throughout Lockdown

    DIY Kintsugi, make your own ceramics or join a Josh Niland online masterclass.

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    Queensland Has Declared Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot and Will Close Its Borders Again

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

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    Stuff Is the Melbourne-Based Personal Care Brand Promoting Healthy Masculinity

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    Face Masks Have Become Mandatory Again Indoors and Outside Throughout Victoria

    You'll need to wear one whenever you leave the house during the state's five-day circuit-breaker lockdown.

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    Chadstone and the Wallabies Game at AAMI Park Have Joined Victoria's Now 125-Venue Exposure Site List

    Positive cases visited both venues, as Victoria's list of places attended by folks with COVID-19 continues to grow.

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    Victoria Is Going Into Another Five-Day Snap Lockdown From Midnight Tonight

    With new COVID-19 cases identified in Melbourne, the entire state will go into its fifth lockdown until 11.59pm on Tuesday, July 20.

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    Victorians Are Once Again Required to Wear Face Masks in Indoor Settings

    You also need to wear them outside if you can't social distance.

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    Taronga Zoo Has Just Added a New 24/7 Penguin Live-Stream to Its Online TV Channel

    Sometimes, you just need to watch penguins play to get through the day.

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    Melburnians Who Visited the MCG and Highpoint Shopping Centre May Need to Get Tested

    More than a month after its last lockdown, the city's list of exposure sites is growing again.

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    A Close Conjunction of Venus and Mars Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight

    The two planets will appear a mere finger's width apart.

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    Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Discounted Rides To and From Vaccination Appointments

    Nab $10 off your trip to vaccination hubs and clinics, and to GPs giving the jab — and back as well.

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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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    Melbourne's Indoor Mask Rules Are Changing Again for the Next Fortnight

    Melburnians will no longer have to wear masks at work if you're not in a public-facing setting.

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