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Australian Death Toll Up As Bondi Plans To Reopen

Plus from next Tuesday Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama will be open for surfing and swimming.
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Sydney Beaches Reopen, Despite Health Warnings

Coogee, Maroubra and Clovelly opened at 8am Monday for exercise purposes only.
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Miss World Australia Event Goes Ahead Despite Social Distancing Rules

The NSW preliminary finals took place in Sydney days after the PM announced a rule that each person must have 4sqm of space each while indoors.
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Beaches, Pubs, Gyms And Restaurants Close After Social Distancing Outrage

Images of packed Sydney beaches compared to empty NYC streets have caused fury online.
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This Is What It Was Like Flying On The Last Flight From LA To Sydney

“There were teams of hazmat-suit-wearing airport staff handing you corona info sheets as you stood out the aircraft door.”
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Sydney School Will Stay Closed Another Day As It Works To Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

There are now four students in NSW who have been diagnosed.
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Why Heavy Rains Bring Both Relief And New Dangers To Bushfire-Hit Areas

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Aboriginal Cafe Owner Defends Indigenous-Inspired Kangaroo Burger Amid Attacks After Bushfires

Owners of the Lillipad cafe have been flooded with criticism for serving kangaroo meat, but also support from vegans.
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Video Showing A Whole Sydney Suburb Cheering On Rain Will Help Slightly With Your Bushfire Anxiety

Finally, a feel good video has emerged from Australia’s fire crisis.
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ScoMo Cuts Holiday After 2 Volunteer Firefighters Killed

“Absolutely devastating.”
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