 | All you need to know about our toughest lockdown yet |
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The lockdown has now been extended until 4:00pm on Sunday as authorities try to contain the Delta outbreak with 13 new locally acquired cases today, 10 of which are children younger than nine years of age. |
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 With just days to go, the Ekka has been cancelled for the second year running, devastating producers and exhibitors hoping to show off two years of work. |
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 | Schools move to skeleton staff onsite amid outbreak |
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Schools have been asked to reduce the number of on-the-ground staff and instead work from home in an effort to help contain the growing COVID-19 Delta outbreak. |
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 | What's within 10km of your home? |
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You're allowed to leave home to obtain essential goods (for example, groceries and medications) and exercise with only one person who is not from your household within 10 kilometres of home, so where does that 10km get you? |
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 | Managing your mental health through another lockdown |
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It's understandable if you are feeling upset, anxious or frustrated by the extension of the latest lockdown. Here are some strategies from psychologists to help you manage your mental health in lockdown. |
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 | How to talk to kids about coronavirus |
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In this special episode, Maggie Dent steers you through how you can talk to your children about coronavirus. She'll also give you ideas on what you can do to lower the stress in your home, which will not just help your children survive this period, but thrive. |
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 | Need a laugh in lockdown? |
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Now's a good time to find a new favourite TV show while we all bunker down, so if you've never watched Rosehaven, a charming comedy-drama based in Tasmania, check it out on iview. |
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| Chicken Pie with Potato and Parmesan Topping |
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| If you're looking for some comfort food, this hearty new pie recipe from Alison Alexander will do the trick. | | YES PLEASE | |
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| Winter Vegetable Salad with Bacon |
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| Most people associate salads with summer, but Alison Alexander has cooked up a quick salad recipe that will fill you up on these cold nights. | | GIVE IT A GO | |
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