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    Hop on a seaplane for lunch, soak in a luxury spa tub or sleep in the best bed in the city.

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    NSW Residents Who Visited These Byron Bay Venues Are Asked to Get Tested and Self-Isolate

    Over the weekend, the area was visited by two people from Brisbane who've since tested positive for COVID-19.

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    Thredbo's 2021 Winter Season Will Include Sunrise Ski Sessions and Feasts Overlooking the Village

    The resort has announced its winter dates for this year — and exactly what snow fans can expect.

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    Australian States Have Issued New Travel Advice for Anyone Who Has Been in Brisbane Recently

    If you've been in Brisbane and Moreton Bay and you're now elsewhere in the country — or you're planning a trip — you may be required to get tested and/or self-isolate.

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    NSW Is Giving Out 200,000 $100 Accommodation Vouchers to Use on CBD Staycations

    Premier Gladys Berejiklian also announced $31.5 million in other support packages for the tourism, live music and events sectors.

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    From a three-night cruise to bike rides through vineyards, there's plenty to see and do in NSW that won't break the bank.

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    This eclectic neighbourhood is brimming with top-notch coffee spots, salons, shops and watering holes.

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    Add in puppy pats, egg and bacon rolls and a dip in a 27-degree pool on this popular route.

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    Virgin Is No Longer Serving Free Snacks to Economy Passengers

    You'll still get complimentary tea, coffee and water — and there's a new menu of food to purchase.

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    Safran

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    Little Creek Cheese

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    Sample award-winning cheeses at this boutique cheese factory — then learn to make your own.

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    Sydneysiders Will No Longer Need to Wear Face Masks on Public Transport From March 29

    They'll no longer be compulsory in any setting — but they are still strongly recommended if you can't maintain social distancing.

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    The NSW Government Is Scrapping At-Home Gathering Limits and Bringing Back Dance Floors

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    You Can Now Add Japan's Super Nintendo Theme Park to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List

    The multi-level site is now open at Universal Studios in Osaka — and so is its 'Mario Kart' ride.

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    Almost an Entire Month of Rain Poured Down on Sydney Over the Past 24 Hours

    Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called the current conditions across the state a "deep-seated, extreme weather event".

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    This Year's Tokyo Olympics Will Be Closed to Overseas Spectators

    If you want to watch the postponed event, you'll need to keep your eyes glued to your television.

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    A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall and Potential Flooding Has Been Issued for Sydney

    Stay safe and dry — between 90–150 millimetres of rain is forecast.

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    Sydneysiders Are Being Urged to Remain Close to Home During This Weekend's Wet Weather

    "Normally we’re telling people to travel around New South Wales, but this weekend is an exception," said Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

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    A Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble Between Australia and NZ Looks Closer to Becoming a Reality

    Both NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson have said that it could happen soon.

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    Qantas Is Launching New Flights to Norfolk Island If You're Looking to Escape the Mainland

    They'll be running for at least the next three months, flying out of Sydney and Brisbane.

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    Wet Weather Is Sticking Around on Australia's East Coast with Possible Storms and Flooding

    Up to 100 millimetres is expected to hit Sydney on Saturday, while storms are forecast to stretch across southern and central Queensland.

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    Fyshwick and Surrounds Day and Night Guide

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    You Can Take Part in a Worldwide Easter Egg Hunt on Google Maps Right Now

    Hide virtual eggs, then provide clues to help your friends and family find them.

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    You Might Soon Be Able to Splash Around in a Big Man-Made Wave Pool on the Gold Coast

    The Club at Parkwood Village has announced plans to build an Endless Surf pool by 2023.

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    Next Melbourne Is the Soon-to-Open Inner City Hotel That'll Barrel Age Its Spirits Onsite

    It's set to open in the 80 Collins Street precinct this month.

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    Qantas Is Trialling a Digital Health Passport to Make International Travel Safer and Easier

    The airline has just tested one app on an international repatriation flight from Frankfurt to Darwin, and plans to assess a second app before hopefully restarting its overseas routes in October.

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    Virgin Is Dropping a Heap of Half-Price Flight Specials Starting at $55 One-Way

    They'll only be on sale for two hours — and you'll need to take your getaway this month.

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    Five Food Stops to Make on a Road Trip from Canberra to the Coast This Autumn

    Let your taste buds lead the way from jam-filled doughnuts to cheeseburger pies.

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    Seven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Bondi to Coogee Run

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    You Can Now Hike This Illuminated Night Walk Through the Katoomba Falls Reserve

    No sunscreen required for this new 1.3-kilometre Blue Mountains walk.

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    The Federal Government Is Releasing 800,000 Half-Price Flights to Aussie Holiday Destinations

    On offer between April and July, they'll be available to 13 regions that usually rely upon international tourism.

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    Seven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling a Western Sydney Parklands Run

    Pet farmyard animals, devour a juicy burger and seek out picturesque lookout points along the way.

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    Seven Rewarding Pit Stops to Make When You're Tackling the Manly to Spit Walk

    Find stunning lookout points, secluded swimming spots, flaky pastries and historical rock engravings.

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    Qantas Is Launching New Snow Season Routes If You're Already Planning Your Winter Getaway

    Sydneysiders will be able to fly direct to Cooma to access Perisher Valley, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass, while Brisbanites will be able to head to Albury, too.

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    Overseas Spectators Might Not Be Permitted to Attend This Year's Tokyo Olympics

    When the postponed 2020 games go ahead, international fans might be restricted to watching them on television.

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    Selwyn Snow Resort's Rebuild Will Include a Skating Rink, Bumper Cars and Mini Enchanted Village

    Closed since the 2020 bushfires, the Snowy Mountains spot has started its redevelopment — and secured a 40-year lease.

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    Eight Other-Worldly Spots in NSW to Visit When You Need a Break from the Big City

    Finally book that trip you’ve been planning and experience these wondrous NSW sites.

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