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    The Twelve Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Sydney

    From hidden inner-city spots to historic oceanside sanctuaries, these idyllic bodies of water are must-visits as the temperature warms up.

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    Every Lockdown Gift Idea to Send to Every Type of Person in Your Life

    Channel your online shopping skills and check out these top-notch present picks.

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    Sydney's 9pm New Year's Eve Fireworks Have Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row

    The sky will still light up to welcome in 2022 at midnight, however.

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    Friendship Island Is the Handy Website Helping You and Your Pals Plot Out Lockdown Picnic Spots

    Sydneysiders and Melburnians can drop pins, find crossover areas with their mates and start planning those picnics.

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    Taronga Zoo Has Just Welcomed Five African Lion Cubs and It's Live-Streaming Them 24/7

    For the first time in more than 18 years, lion cubs have been born at Taronga Zoo Sydney — and you can spend your day watching them.

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    Here's What You Can and Can't Do Under Sydney's New Outdoor Recreation Rules

    The New South Wales Government has loosened restrictions around heading out of the house to eat, drink, read a book or relax outdoors. Here's what you need to know.

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    We're Giving Away Luxe Picnics Packed with Snacks and Spritzes So You Can Ring in Spring with Your Mates

    There are 20 picnic sessions up for grabs — and they're happening across the eastern suburbs, inner west and inner city.

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    Melbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Family of Small-Clawed Otters 24/7 Again

    Spend your day watching otters sleep, wrestle and play as part of the venue's 'Animals at Home' portal.

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    Parts of Regional New South Wales Will Come Out of Lockdown on September 11

    Stay-at-home conditions will lift in parts of regional NSW that are deemed low risk and have had zero COVID cases for at least a fortnight.

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    Marriott Is Giving Away Hotel Stays in Australia, NZ, Fiji and New Caledonia to Fully Vaxxed Aussies

    If you've had both COVID-19 jabs, you can go in the running to win a one-night stay at 28 Marriott Bonvoy hotels and resorts.

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    The 2021 AFL Grand Final Is Officially Moving to Perth's Optus Stadium

    For the second year in a row, the AFL's biggest game of the season will be held outside of Victoria.

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    Regional New South Wales Will Remain in Lockdown Until At Least September 10

    Stay-at-home conditions will remain in place for the entire state of New South Wales until at least 12.01am on Saturday, August 28.

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    The 2021 AFL Grand Final Will Be Held in Perth If the MCG Isn't Permitted to Host a Crowd

    If Melbourne remains under lockdown or venue restrictions preclude the MCG from hosting spectators, Perth's Optus Stadium will host AFL's biggest game of the year.

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    NSW Health Has Confirmed That Sitting Down to Eat Outdoors Is Permitted During Sydney's Lockdown

    You can have a picnic, or sit down to read while you're out of the house for recreation — but only if you're not in Greater Sydney's Local Government Areas of concern.

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    Bunnings Has Shut Its Sydney Stores and Moved to Drive-and-Collect Orders for the Rest of Lockdown

    If doing DIY tasks is getting you through during lockdown, you'll now need to order your supplies online.

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    Here's What You Can and Can't Do Under Sydney's Latest Lockdown Rules

    The lockdown rules have just changed — here’s what you need to know.

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    Regional New South Wales Will Remain in Lockdown with Greater Sydney Until At Least August 28

    Stay-at-home conditions will remain in place for the entire state of New South Wales until at least 12.01am on Saturday, August 28.

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    The Entire State of New South Wales Is Going Into Lockdown

    All of New South Wales will be under stay-at-home conditions from 5pm on Saturday, August 14, with lockdown in regional NSW set to last until at least 12.01am on Sunday, August 22.

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    Greater Sydney Is Implementing Stricter Lockdown Rules Including a Citywide Five-Kilometre Limit

    The restrictions around leaving the house, leaving the region and having singles bubbles are changing, and bigger fines are also being put in place for folks breaching those rules.

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    This Just-Discovered Flying Reptile Once Soared Through Australia's Prehistoric Skies Like a Dragon

    Named 'Thapunngaka shawi', the pterosaur had a one-metre-long skull and a wingspan of seven metres.

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    This Helpful Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Across New South Wales

    The map lets Sydneysiders see where vaccination clinics are located across the city.

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

    Download 'A Most Mysterious Convention' from the Arcadium Adventures website, then start solving puzzles and decoding secret messages.

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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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    The NSW Government Is Introducing Singles Bubbles for the Next Four Weeks of Lockdown

    For the past five weeks, Sydneysiders who live alone haven't been able to have visitors to their homes — but that's now changing.

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

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

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    RSPCA NSW Has Brought Back Its Entirely Online Adoption Process to Help Find Animals Forever Homes

    Instead of visiting a shelter, you'll have to phone or video call and then meet with your new potential furry friend at your house.

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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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    Some Workers in Greater Sydney Are Now Required to Get Regular COVID-19 Tests

    Anyone leaving Greater Sydney for essential work must get tested weekly — and everyone who lives in the Fairfield Local Government Area but works elsewhere must get tested every 72 hours.

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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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    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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    These Handy Interactive Maps Show NSW's COVID-19 Cases by Postcode and Location

    The New South Wales Government maps lets Sydneysiders see which areas are hotspots.

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    The Greater Sydney Area Will Remain in Lockdown Until Midnight on July 16

    Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast and Wollongong have been under stay-at-home orders since June 26.

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    Melbourne's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Has Been Cancelled for the Second Year in a Row

    Just like in 2020, the 2021 event has been scrapped due to the pandemic.

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    Eight Mountain Biking Trails Around Australia to Tackle for Off-Road Thrills

    Whether you're looking for high-speed thrills or a more leisurely ride, these excellent mountain bike trails have something for everyone.

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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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    Taronga Zoo Has Brought Back Its Adorable Online TV Channel with 24/7 Animal Live-Streams

    You can now watch seals swim, meerkats play and otters frolic all day, every day.

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