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    Quarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and New South Wales Has Reopened

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    You Might Soon Be Able to Stay at a New 250-Room Hotel and Resort at Dreamworld

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    Quarantine-Free Travel Between New Zealand and New South Wales Has Been Paused

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    Queensland Now Requires Anyone Who Has Been to a Sydney Exposure Site to Go Into Quarantine

    The Sunshine State hasn't shut its border to NSW, but it has implemented new rules that apply to anyone heading north.

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    Dancing Bans and At-Home Gathering Restrictions Have Been Announced for Greater Sydney

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    Everything You Need to Know About 2021's Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

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    Sydneysiders Who Visited These Venues Are Asked to Get Tested and Self-Isolate

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    Impressive Last-Minute Gifts That'll Make Your Mum's Mother's Day

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    New Zealand Is Opening a Travel Bubble with the Cook Islands But It Doesn't Extend to Australia

    Australians can still leave the country for a NZ holiday, but extending the journey to another country afterwards isn't currently permitted.

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    A 'Pink' Supermoon Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight

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    Our Sydney: Here Are Our Readers' Favourite Spots to Visit in Redfern and Waterloo

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    The city has gone into lockdown, so Australia's states have implemented new requirements regarding entry, testing and quarantine.

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    This New Lodge in New Zealand's Southern Alps Comes with Six Cocoon-Like Sleeping Pods

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    More than 250,000 cheap fares are available, with flights to NZ starting from $175.

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    Drink award-winning craft beer, take a glass-blowing class and ride around Lake Burley Griffin.

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    Seven Knock Off-Worthy Activities That'll Help Beat the Back-to-Office Blues

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    Little Bay Beach Will Be Closed to the Public for Up to Two Weeks Following Asbestos Concerns

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    This Alpine-Inspired Winter Pop-Up Is Touring Its Igloos and Ice Skating Rink Around Australia

    The Winter Village will return to Melbourne — and head to Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Parramatta, too.

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    Click Frenzy's Massive 2021 Travel Sale Is Kicking Off Tonight

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    Why You Should Consider Canberra for Your Next Romantic Trip Away

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    Australians Can Now Head to New Zealand for a Holiday Without Quarantining On Arrival

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    Everything You Need to Know About 2021's Lyrids Meteor Shower

    Head away from the city lights — or even out to your backyard or balcony — and look up.

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    Cali Beach Club's Cabana-Filled Oceanside Precinct Will Open on a Gold Coast Rooftop in August

    It was originally due to launch its two restaurants, four bars, multiple pools, sandy volleyball court and outdoor cinema earlier this year.

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    Sydney's Buses, Trains and Ferries Will Be Able to Up Their Capacity to 75 Percent From April 19

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    You Might Soon Be Able to Pay for Ubers With Your Opal Account Thanks to a New Digital Trial

    And Ingogo taxis and Lime bikes as well — and you'll also receive a credit if you transfer to public transport within 60 minutes.

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    Parramatta Is Getting a New 40,000-Square-Metre Solar-Powered Aquatic and Leisure Centre

    The $88 million complex will include three pools, spa and sauna facilities, and a cafe.

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    The RSPCA Wants You to Adopt a Cat This Month

    It's lowering its adoption fee to $100 for adult cats and $150 for kittens in an effort to free up space in its NSW shelters.

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