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    Melbourne's W Hotel Is Set to Open This Year with a Sky-High Gold-Adorned Pool

    As well as four in-house restaurants and bars and something called an 'Extreme Wow Suite'.

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    The Queensland Border Might Remain Closed Until September

    While there's community transmission in Victoria and New South Wales, Queensland is unlikely to open its border to the southern states.

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    A Long Weekender's Guide to Darwin for When You Need Warm Weather Again

    Spend balmy nights in Australia's Top End tucking into fresh seafood and meeting local makers.

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    International Travel Won't Be Back to Normal Until 2023 Says Industry Expert

    But, there are hopes domestic travel could pick up sooner.

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    A Food and Wine Lover's Guide to Adelaide

    There's more to Adelaide than just great wine — head south to explore underground bars, laneway restaurants and jam-packed markets.

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    A 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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    The Most Spectacular Lakes in Australia That You Need to See in Real Life

    Peel away from the coast to explore tropical swimming holes, bright pink bodies and glassy waters that stretch as far as the eye can see.

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    This Is What Australia's Three-Step Roadmap Out of COVID-19 Lockdown Looks Like

    Step one includes regional travel, opening restaurants and gatherings of up to ten — and all three steps are expected to be implemented by July.

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    Interstate Travel Could Be Back on the Cards by Early July

    And, when it is allowed, some interstate airfares could be as cheap as $19.

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    The Sicilian Government Will Help Pay for Your Post-Coronavirus Holiday to the Italian Island

    It'll pay half the price of plane tickets, a third of hotel expenses, and for all tickets to museums and archaeological sites.

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    This Japanese Aquarium Wants You to Video Chat with Its Shy and Lonely Eels

    Wave at and talk to more than 300 garden eels — so they don't forget what it's like to be surrounded by humans.

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    The Australian Government May Soon Ease Restrictions on Outdoor Sport and Recreational Activities

    Small-group, non-contact activities involving less than ten people could be allowed to recommence first.

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    Up Is the New Online Shopping-Friendly Bank for the Digital World

    Taking the hassle out of your iso-shopping adventures.

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    You Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of The Netherlands' Biggest Tulip Garden

    Usually, Keukenhof Flower Exhibit would be filled with tourists at this time of year — so it's showing off its floral blooms online.

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    This Online Two-Up Site Lets You Flip Coins at Home This ANZAC Day — and Donate to Charity

    All proceeds will be donated to help support Australian servicemen and women and their families.

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    You 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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    Virgin Australia Has Entered Voluntary Administration

    The 20-year-old Australian airline company will continue to run its scheduled flights and hopes to emerge from COVID-19 in a "stronger financial position".

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    Bunnings Has Set Up a Drive and Collect Service So You Can Shop for Hardware Without Leaving Your Car

    Get everything you need for your isolation DIY tasks while still social distancing.

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    Some of Australia's COVID-19 Restrictions Could Be Relaxed in Four Weeks

    But only if three conditions, outlined by the Federal Government today, are met.

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    You Can Hang Out with Llamas and Goats in Your Next Video Meeting Thanks to Sweet Farm

    Donate to the Californian animal sanctuary and you can invite one of its furry residents to your next Zoom call.

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    Five Fun Remote Dating Ideas If You're Not Isolating with Your Significant Other

    You might be apart physically, but it doesn't mean you can't have an exciting (virtual) date night.

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    Airbnb Is Now Offering Online Experiences So You Can Get Your Travel Fix From Your Couch

    Meditate with monks, bake cardamom buns with a Swedish baker and virtually visit Chernobyl's dogs.

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    Seven Travel Live-Streams from Around the World That'll Make You Feel Like You're on Holidays

    Virtually escape your lounge room to visit the northern lights, hang out at Tokyo's eerily quiet Shibuya Crossing or try and spot the Loch Ness Monster.

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    Eight Ways to Upskill Without Leaving the House

    Spend your time inside learning to write with Margaret Atwood, cooking with Massimo Bottura or painting a masterpiece for your lounge room.

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    A Luxe Multimillion-Dollar Hotel and Sky Bar Is Opening at Australia's Famed Seppeltsfield Winery

    It'll be surrounded by century-old vines and have penthouses, a world-class restaurant and an infinity pool.

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    This New Subscription Service Delivers a Different Board Game to Your Door Each Month

    Swap a night glued to your screen for a night of friendly competition.

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    NSW's Taronga Zoos Have Launched an Adorable Online TV Channel with 24/7 Animal Live-Streams

    You can now watch hippos backflip, tiger cubs play and penguins eat all day, every day.

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    Eight New Books to Read While You're Spending More Time Indoors

    Explore the underbelly of 1980s Queensland, enter a fictional dystopian world or learn how to get your money sorted.

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    Manly 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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    The Australian Government Has Advised That All Non-Essential Travel Should Be Cancelled

    And the Prime Minister has warned that local lockdowns are on the cards, too.

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    You Can Now Get All Your Favourite Australian Showbags Delivered to Your Door

    Whether you can't get enough Bertie Beetles, have a hankering for a bag filled with KitKats, or would prefer pop culture-themed merchandise.

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    The Government Has Introduced New Restrictions on Non-Essential Indoor Events Under 100 People

    A limit of one person per four square metres has been recommended, which will impact nightclubs, restaurants and pubs.

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    Six 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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    The Australian Government Has Introduced a Ban on Non-Essential Indoor Events of More Than 100 People

    The ban, which does not include public transport, supermarkets or schools, is effective immediately.

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    Virgin Australia Will Suspend All International Flights from March 30

    And it'll cut domestic flights by 50 percent, too.

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    Qantas and Jetstar Are Drastically Cutting International and Domestic Flights Until the End of May

    International flights will be cut by around 90 percent, while domestic flights will fall by approximately 60 percent.

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