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NewsOutdoor Gathering Rules Will Ease Slightly From September 13 Now That NSW Has Hit Six Million Jabs
All adults will need to be fully vaccinated — and, while the change doesn't extend to LGAs of concern, families in those areas will be able to go out together for an hour of outdoor recreation.
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NewsThis Helpful Interactive Map Shows NSW's COVID-19 Vaccination Rates by Postcode
The New South Wales Government maps lets Sydneysiders see the percentage of residents who've had the jab across the city and state.
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NewsRestaurants and Bars to Reopen to Fully Vaccinated Patrons Once 70 Percent of NSW Is Jabbed
NSW Police Minister David Elliott has confirmed that the state is planning to allow pubs, restaurants and gyms to start welcoming in vaxxed customers when it reaches the 70-percent vaccination mark.
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NewsNSW Residents Will Need to Wear Masks Outside Unless You're Exercising From August 23
Covering up your face is also compulsory indoors and in many outdoor situations, but the rules are tightening again.
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NewsA Nighttime Curfew and One-Hour Exercise Rule Will Now Apply in Sydney's 12 LGAs of Concern
From Monday, August 23, residents of the city's hotspot areas will be under even tighter restrictions — and they'll apply throughout Sydney's third month of lockdown.
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NewsGreater Sydney's Lockdown Has Been Extended Until the End of September
Sydney has already been under stay-at-home conditions for two months, but the lockdown has just been extended for a further month.
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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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NewsNSW Has Opened Up the Pfizer Jab to Under 40s in Sydney's 12 LGAs of Concern
An additional 530,000 doses will be provided to people aged between 16–39 over the next few weeks.
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NewsNSW Will Look to Ease Restrictions for Vaccinated Sydneysiders Once the State Hits Six Million Jabs
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that "once we get to six million jabs, we'll be able to consider opportunities for what we might be able to do in September and October that we can't currently do."
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NewsHere's How to Measure What's Five Kilometres From Your Home During Sydney's Lockdown
From 12.01am on Monday, August 16, residents of in lockdown will only be permitted to venture five kilometres from their homes.
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Three More Greater Sydney LGAs Are Being Placed Under Tighter Lockdown Restrictions
From 5pm on Thursday, August 12, folks in the Bayside, Strathfield and Burwood LGAs will only be able to travel five kilometres from home — and will be required to wear masks whenever they leave the house.
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NewsFour LGAs in the Byron Bay Area Have Joined New South Wales' Expanding Lockdown
The Byron Shire, Richmond Valley, Lismore and Ballina Shire Local Government Areas are now under the same stay-at-home conditions as Greater Sydney.
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NewsThe 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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NewsTwelve Suburbs in the Penrith Local Government Area Have Been Placed Under Tighter Restrictions
The five-kilometre rule and mandatory mask mandate came into effect at 5pm on Sunday, August 8.
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NewsThis Handy New Online Tool Helps You Find Pfizer Vaccination Appointments in Sydney
Whether you're keen to book in one jab or two, it'll update you when slots become available at the RPA Hospital, St Vincent Hospital, Sydney Olympic Hub and Westmead Hospital.
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NewsMandatory Masks and a Five-Kilometre Rule Will Now Apply in Sydney's Eight LGAs of Concern
Greater Sydney reported 239 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.
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NewsHere's How to Measure What Is Ten Kilometres From Your Home During Sydney's Lockdown
During Greater Sydney's extended lockdown, you can only exercise and shop within ten kilometres of your house.
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NewsGreater Sydney's Lockdown Is Being Extended for Another Four Weeks
And you can now only go shopping within ten kilometres of your house, or in your Local Government Area.
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EventAll About Women 2026
Sun, 8 Mar, 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Hear centrepiece talks from change-making heads of government, justice-seeking journalists and razor-sharp authors as part of this powerhouse lineup.
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EventFelons Barrel Room Launch Weekend
Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
Felons Brewing Co. Manly, Manly
Experience this fully realised wharfside brewery, featuring three days of top-notch live music, Vietnamese cuisine and barrel-aged beers.
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EventOperation Sickie at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
Multiple single dates
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville
It's every Australians right to chuck a sickie, so let this Marrickville boozer reward you with big discounts on six occasions this summer.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 6 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Off the back of a headline festival appearance, this Belgian techno superstar is heading to Sydney for this tour's one and only sideshow.
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EventIggy's and PIÑA Takeover at Venroy
Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
VENROY, Bondi Beach
Some of Sydney's best matcha and pastries are coming together this December only.
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EventChristmas at Darling Harbour 2025
Mon, 17 Nov - Thu, 25 Dec 2025
Darling Harbour, Sydney
With a stacked lineup of free festive fun, Darling Harbour 2025 is ready to melt the heart of even the grinchiest among us.
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EventTHE WORKS at Carriageworks
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Get immersed in the inaugural season of this cutting-edge warehouse event, featuring groundbreaking electronic stars from around the globe.
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EventMov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Catch up on classics and 2025's biggest movies on mattresses on the sand at Barangaroo.
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EventWaterworld Central Sydney 2026
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Get ready to cool off and make memories as you slip, slide, and splash your way through the holidays.
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EventThe Morning Circuit
Sat, 6 Dec, 2025
Circular Quay, Sydney
The first Saturday of summer is host to a delicious new run club and sandwich collab.
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NewsNSW Is Set to Release a Roadmap Detailing Greater Sydney's Restrictions for the Coming Months
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that the roadmap will outline how the area can "live as freely and as safely as possible until we get enough vaccines in arms."
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NewsResidents of Two More Sydney LGAs Are Now Only Allowed to Leave Their Areas for Essential Work
Stricter conditions are coming into effect for residents of the Cumberland and Blacktown Local Government Areas.
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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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Greater Sydney Is Being Placed Under Stricter New Lockdown Measures Until July 30
Only critical retail stores will be able to remain open, you'll always need to carry a mask with you, and residents of three Local Government Areas will not longer be able to leave their areas for work.
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NewsSydneysiders Must Now Wear Masks in More Outdoor Situations — and Always Carry One With Them
You'll now need to mask up at outdoor markets and shopping strips, and while standing in outdoor queue waiting for coffees and food.
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NewsAll 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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NewsStuff Is the Melbourne-Based Personal Care Brand Promoting Healthy Masculinity
Treat yourself to some feel-good skincare items with free shipping.
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NewsGreater Sydney's Current COVID-19 Lockdown Will Continue Until At Least July 30
Almost three weeks in, Sydney's stay-at-home conditions have been extended for at least another two weeks.
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NewsFace Masks Are Now Compulsory in All Residential Complex Common Areas in Greater Sydney
Masks are now required in apartment building lobbies, foyers, lifts, stairwells, corridors and shared laundries.
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Greater Sydney's Lockdown Restrictions Are Tightening in Response to Rising Case Numbers
"The strongest message is: do not leave your home unless you absolutely have to."
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The NSW Government Is Urging Sydneysiders to Avoid Contact with Other Households
"Please avoid contact with other households — please avoid visiting family and friends, because you are not allowed to," said New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
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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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NewsQueensland Requires Anyone Who's Been in Four Sydney Local Government Areas to Go Into Lockdown
Parts of Sydney are about to be placed under stay-at-home orders — and the same level of restrictions will apply to anyone who has been in the region since June 11 and is now in Queensland.
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Queensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to All of Greater Sydney
Initially, the two states only shut their borders to seven Sydney Local Government Areas; however, the border closure is now extending to the entire Greater Sydney region.
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NewsSydney Is Making Masks Mandatory at Outdoor Events and All Indoor Settings Outside the House
Unless you're at home, you'll now need to mask up.
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NewsQueensland 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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NewsMasks Will Be Compulsory on Public Transport and in Indoor Venues Across Sydney for Another Week
Greater Sydney's mask mandate is being extended, and will now apply throughout the entire region.
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NewsFace Masks Are Now Compulsory in Public Indoor Spaces in Seven Sydney Local Government Areas
You'll need to wear them inside in hospitality venues, shops and any other indoor situation where you aren't eating or drinking.
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NewsFace Masks Will Be Mandatory on Public Transport in Greater Sydney for the Next Five Days
They're also strongly recommended in in all indoor venues.
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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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NewsSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane All Recorded Zero New Local COVID-19 Cases in the Past 24 Hours
It's doughnuts all round across the east coast.
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NewsNSW 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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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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Sydneysiders Will No Longer Need to Wear Face Masks From May 17
But they remain strongly recommended if you can't maintain social distancing.
