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'We get a laugh out of growing giant pumpkins'
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Virgin Australia collapses into administration
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Neighbours to resume filming after shutdown
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Sydney beaches re-open to ease mental strain
Coogee, Maroubra and Clovelly beaches allow exercise after three weeks of being shut to the public.
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Kangaroo hops through empty downtown Adelaide
South Australia Police have spotted a kangaroo on the empty city streets during coronavirus lockdown.
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Virus tracing apps 'ready in weeks' in EU and Australia
Italy, Germany, Denmark and Australia all announce progress on their tracing apps.
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The 'last cruise ship on Earth' finally comes home
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'We get a laugh out of growing giant pumpkins'
Australia's giant pumpkin growers are spurred on by friendly rivalry and community bonds.
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Neighbours to resume filming after shutdown
The TV soap's cast will be socially distanced on set, with physical contact like kissing banned.
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Sydney beaches re-open to ease mental strain
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