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News'Star Wars' and Headspace Want You to Practice Mindfulness Like You're in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
'Star Wars' fans, these are the breathing exercises and sleepcasts you're looking for.
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NewsNew Zealand Will Allow Vaccinated Australian Tourists to Cross the Ditch for Holidays by July
By the middle of 2022, Australians will be able to visit New Zealand's lush greenery again — and book in a snowy midyear holiday.
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NewsAustralians with Severely Compromised Immune Systems Can Get a Third COVID-19 Jab From October 11
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has confirmed the booster shots for severely immunocompromised Aussies, which'll start being rolled out from October 11.
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NewsYou Could Win $1 Million for Getting Vaccinated Thanks to This New Australian Competition
Daily prizes are also being given away as part of the new Million Dollar Vax promotion, from a total prize pool of $4.1 million.
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NewsFifty Percent of Eligible Australians Are Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
More than 26 million jabs have been given so far, and almost 75 percent of eligible population has received their first dose.
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NewsThe Moderna Vaccine Is Being Rolled Out Via Australian Pharmacies From This Week
Three COVID-19 vaccinations, from AstraZeneca, Pfizer and now Moderna, are now available in Australia.
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NewsHere's How You Can Keep an Eye on Australia's National and Statewide Vaccination Rates
Wondering how many people have had the jab in your state or territory, and nationwide? Here's where you can find all the details.
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NewsThe Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Rolled Out to Australians Under 40 From August 30
Every Aussie aged between 16–40 will finally be eligible to roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer jab as part of Australia's vaccination campaign.
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The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Has Just Been Approved for Use in Australia
Ten million doses will join Australia's vaccine rollout in 2021, joining the AstraZeneca and Pfizer jabs.
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NewsA Letter From Concrete Playground's Editors
This is your spot for feel-good stories, COVID-safe recommendations and informative news — without the doomsday spin.
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NewsAll 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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NewsHigh-End Fitness Brand Peloton Has Started Streaming Its Instructor-Led Workouts in Australia
Its pricey bikes will launch here in July, too.
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NewsA 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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NewsA Landmark $2.3 Billion Investment for Mental Health Services Has Been Announced in the Federal Budget
It's the single largest Commonwealth commitment to mental health and suicide prevention in history.
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NewsThe Federal Government Will Spend $3.4 Billion on Women's Health, Safety and Financial Security
Part of the 2021–22 Budget, it covers cervical and breast cancer screening programs, endometriosis support, services for women and children who are experiencing violence, and childcare.
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NewsTravel Requirements and Border Rules Are Changing in Response to Perth's COVID-19 Lockdown
The city has gone into lockdown, so Australia's states have implemented new requirements regarding entry, testing and quarantine.
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NewsPeloton Is Rolling Out Its High-End Fitness Equipment and Streamed Classes to Australia
You'll be able to pick up one of its pricey bikes and participate in its instructor-led at-home classes sometime in the second half of 2021.
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NewsAustralia's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Has Been Brought Forward and Will Now Start in February
The aim is to give four million Aussies their first jab by the end of March.
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The Australian Government Is Planning to Roll Out the COVID-19 Vaccine From Early March
An exact date hasn't been announced yet, but the rollout has been moved forward from the end of March.
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NewsQantas Will Only Let Passengers Fly Overseas If They've Had a COVID-19 Vaccination
When international travel to and from Australia resumes, of course.
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NewsThe Government Has Announced It Will Provide Every Aussie with a Free COVID-19 Vaccine (If It Works)
The government has an arrangement with a UK-based drug company, which is trialling a vaccine Prime Minister Scott Morrison called "one of the most advanced and promising in world".
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NewsA Guide to Relaxing in Margaret River
You'll find spa retreats, sunset ocean vistas and vineyard restaurants in Western Australia's famously beautiful wine region.
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NewsThe Australian Government Has Just Released Its New Contact Tracing App COVIDSafe
Here's what you need to know.
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NewsYou Can Now Stream Old Episodes of 'Aerobics Oz Style' to Get Your Retro Fitness Fix
The leotard-heavy show was on TV for 20 years — and now it's back in time for your iso workouts.
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NewsManly Spirits Co Is Turning Gin Into Sanitiser So You Can Disinfect Your Hands and Smell Like Botanicals
The Sydney distillery is redistilling some of its high-grade alcohol to make the in-demand product.
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NewsSix Fun and Completely Free Ways to Work Out at Home
From Lizzo-backed dance routines to yoga classes with dogs and old-school Jane Fonda videos, here's how to work up a sweat without spending a dime.
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NewsFive Simple Steps to Help You Excel in Your Job and Carve Out a Successful Career for Yourself
How to play to your strengths, broaden your mind and take a leap forward.
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NewsWhich Degrees to Study If You Want to Make a Difference in the World
You could complain about everything that's wrong in the world — or you could go out and fix it.
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NewsThe ACT Has Just Legalised Cannabis for Personal Use
The new laws, which will come into effect in January 2020, allow adults to possess up to 50 grams of cannabis and grow two plants.
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NewsFive Ways to Avoid Going into Full Hibernation This Winter
Stave off the cold-weather slump with some city adventures.
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NewsThis New Podcast Will Put You to Sleep By Reading Through the IKEA Catalogue
It simply lists IKEA product names in an attempt to help you drop off.
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NewsYou Could Score New Workout Gear from The Iconic by Going for a Run, Swim or Cycle
Smash out mini exercise challenges for the chance to win vouchers for the likes of Nike, Adidas and Puma.
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NewsSuper Affordable Activewear Brand Decathlon Has Opened Its Second Sydney Store
It's the French retail giant's second Australian store, stocking everything from activewear and sporting goods to tents and wetsuits.
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NewsNorth Sydney Looks Set to Become Australia's First Smoke-Free CBD
If the motion receives local community support, it could be implemented by Christmas or early 2019.
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NewsEight Australian Yoga Retreats to Help You Achieve Your Most Flexible Zen
Practise your back bends in Byron and your downward dog in the Daintree.
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NewsYou Can Raise Funds For Guide Dogs Australia by Walking Your Furry Friend This August
Register you and your pup for Pawgust, and you'll help train some very important Guide Dogs.
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NewsThis New 'Sensory' Mindfulness Retreat Combines Good Food, Music and Meditation
The Indigo Project will explore the power of sound through a weekend of music, food and new mates in NSW's Southern Highlands.
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The Federal Government Has Just Approved the Export of Australia's Medicinal Marijuana Products
"We would like to be, potentially, the world's number one medicinal cannabis supplier."
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Super Affordable Activewear Brand Decathlon Has Opened a Sydney Store
The French retail giant's first Australian store stocks everything from activewear and sporting goods to tents and wetsuits.
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The Federal Government Has Just Approved the Sale of Medicinal Marijuana in Australia
This will essentially open up a whole new legal cannabis trade market in Australia.
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NewsThe Bulletproof Coffee Crew Is Now Making Fat-Infused Water
The newest dubious health fad prowling into your life.
