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Victoria to end snap lockdown tonight, as WA allows quarantine-free travel from NSW
Dan Andrews has delivered the good news Victorians were hoping for, albeit with a few restrictions.
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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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Victoria and Tasmania announce further easing of border restrictions
by Huntley Mitchell
The relaxing of domestic border restrictions continues apace, so apologies if we’ve missed any updates here. Our editor’s typing fingers are quite tired and sore.
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Victoria downgrades ‘red zones’ for Queensland and parts of Sydney, as other states make border moves
by Huntley Mitchell
The colour of Victoria’s ‘traffic lights’ have changed for certain travellers. However, that’s not an invite for them to drag race their way into the state.
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Everything you need to know about the $465m Victorian Tourism Recovery Package
The Victorian government is giving its tourism sector a big budget injection. However, that’s not to say Daniel Andrews is using a giant needle to administer it.
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NSW sets date for Victoria border reopening
Gladys has set the date for NSW’s border reopening to Victoria, so get ready to plan your clients’ post-lockdown trips.
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Tasmania plans to reopen to NSW from early November
by Christian Fleetwood
Have your NSW clients been yearning for a quarantine-free trip to Tasmania? Well, they can consider this an early Christmas present from Premier Gutwein.
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Victoria celebrates second ‘donut day’, as tourism industry reacts to easing of restrictions
by Christian Fleetwood
Travel Weekly staff are enjoying a few Krispy Kremes in celebration of Victoria’s consecutive ‘donut days’, so much so that we’ve all had to undo the top button of our pants.
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Trans-Tasman travellers arrive in South Australia, despite state not being in ‘bubble’
The much-anticipated trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ has turned into a bit of a dog’s breakfast, with yet another Aussie state being caught unawares.
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Regional Victorians wake to eased travel restrictions
by Christian Fleetwood
Finally, Victoria’s tourism industry has something to cheer about. Let’s hope the Andrews government continues this positive momentum.
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Victorian hospitality businesses, ski fields to share in state’s $3bn support package
by Christian Fleetwood
In some very welcome news for the hard-hit state, Victorian hospitality businesses and the region’s alpine resorts will share in $3 billion worth of new support.
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ScoMo urges Australia’s states and territories to aim for Christmas deadline in easing travel restrictions
by Christian Fleetwood
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sent his Christmas wish list to Santa nice and early, which includes an easing of travel restrictions and a Cronulla Sharks stubby holder.