Destinations
Aussie states and territories restrict NZ arrivals after Auckland declared a Commonwealth hotspot
by Huntley Mitchell
The trans-Tasman travel plans of Kiwis have once again been thrown into disarray thanks to a concerning COVID cluster in Auckland.
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States shut their borders as Victoria readies for five-day snap lockdown
Wondering how the other states and territories have responded to Victoria’s snap lockdown? We’ve gathered all the info we can amid this fast-moving situation.
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States and territories introduce travel restrictions following Victoria’s COVID case
On a more positive note, South Australia has removed its hard border arrangement with Western Australia.
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States and territories react to WA’s shock five-day lockdown
by Huntley Mitchell
Just when Australia’s domestic borders looked as if they would soon be free of restrictions, WA has prompted a widespread tightening.
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Queensland and South Australia to reopen borders for NSW travellers
Things are starting to look up for Berejiklian, even if she did find out about Palaszczuk’s big news at the same time everyone else did.
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Tasmania and ACT ease border restrictions
by Huntley Mitchell
Domestic border restrictions are now officially changing more often than the underwear of Travel Weekly’s editor.
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ACT eases border restrictions for some parts of NSW
It hasn’t entirely pulled its NSW border wall down, but the ACT has at least made a start.
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Victoria introduces ‘traffic light’ permit system for domestic travel
Dan Andrews has reportedly been playing Duke Dumont’s “Red Light Green Light” on repeat in his office in celebration of this news.
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Northern Beaches COVID-19 outbreak prompts states and territories to tighten border restrictions
A COVID-19 outbreak on Sydney’s Northern Beaches that is quickly getting out of control has kicked states and territories into action to prevent the virus from spreading outside NSW.
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ACT government hilariously announces travel ban for the Grinch
Thankfully, Santa and his North Pole support crew have been given an exemption to enter the ACT without undergoing quarantine.
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Tasmania readies for reopening to ‘low-risk’ states with new border strategy
by Christian Fleetwood
Tasmania is preparing to reopen to a handful of states and territories across the country, and has created a shiny new border strategy in anticipation.
Hotels
Rydges unveils new-look Canberra property
Alongside the unveiling of the new-look property comes the introduction of what Rydges describes as “a signature scent”, which we assume is not just the smell of bleach used by the cleaners.