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    Five Idyllic Spots for a Picnic in the Inner City Where You Can BYO Booze

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    Seven Idyllic Spots for a Picnic on the Northern Beaches Where You Can BYO Booze

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    The Federal Government Aims to Open Australia's International Borders "By Christmas at the Latest"

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    Service NSW Is Piloting an Update to Its App That Integrates COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates

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

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    These New Queensland Travel Vouchers Will Give You $250 for Tours in the State's Tropical North

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    Public Outdoor Swimming Pools Will Be Allowed to Reopen Across NSW From September 27

    Councils will need to have a stringent COVID-19 safety plans in place for outdoor pools, and those plans will need be approved by NSW Health.

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    Sydney's LGAs of Concern Will Move to the Same Lockdown Rules as the Rest of Sydney From Tomorrow

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    Australia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Will Remain Suspended for Another Eight Weeks

    The pause first started back in July, and will now remain in place until at least mid-November.

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    The Overnight Curfew Will No Longer Apply in Sydney's LGAs of Concern From Tonight

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    Australia Is Implementing a New Digital Passenger Declaration When International Travel Resumes

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    Here's Where You Can Get NSW Health's Daily COVID-19 Updates From Now On

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

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    Residents of Sydney's LGAs of Concern Will Be Able to Enjoy Unlimited Exercise From September 3

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