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Australia: ”The huge changes coming to Australia Day celebrations as organisers scrap a beloved part of the annual celebration – as residents are encouraged to stay in their own suburbs for events”
The next Australia Day will look vastly different from previous years as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forces organisers to scrap one of Sydney’s most beloved events. The Harbour day-time program that usually sees ferry races, boat parades, military aerial displays, and the annual Tug and Yacht ballet will be cancelled. Boozy celebrations..Read More...
Australia: ”Nightclubs, dancing allowed as Canberra coronavirus restrictions ease further”
Canberrans can once again hit the dancefloor as coronavirus restrictions further ease in the ACT from midday Friday. The announcement came as the ACT was COVID-19 free once again as the final patient recovered from the virus, and as restrictions on travellers from South Australia were also eased. Dancing will..Read More...
Australia: ”After no club dancefloors for almost a year, last night was cathartic, joyous and sweaty Ben Neutze”
Sydney and Melbourne nightclubs are finally open (with a few Covidsafe caveats) – and for LGBTQI people, an essential space has returned. The perfect lockdown anthem came pretty early in 2020: Charli XCX’s frantic, party-thirsty Anthems, from her album released in mid-May. She starts by declaring “I’m so bored” before recounting days..Read More...
Global: ”WHO: COVID-19 situation in Turkey better than in Europe, US”
The COVID-19 situation in Turkey is not as bad as in other European countries or the U.S. due to measures concerning masks and social distancing, according to the World Health Organization’s office in Turkey The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Turkey office on Sunday highlighted the country’s good management of the..Read More...
Australia: ”Masks to go for hospitality and offices, Premier announces loosened restrictions”
Victorians will no longer need to wear masks in cafes or offices, nightclubs will reopen and outdoor public gatherings can move to 100 people from midnight on Sunday as part of a swathe of loosened COVID-19 restrictions announced by Premier Daniel Andrews. As of midnight, masks will only be required on public..Read More...
Australia: ”NSW pubs, theatres and places of worship say ‘freedom day’ will be their biggest lifeline in months”
Pubs, theatres and places of worship all agree — next week’s “freedom day” in NSW will be the best Christmas present they could wish for. On Wednesday Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced major changes to COVID-19 restrictions would come into effect from next Monday, with the 4-square-metre rule replaced with the 2-square-metre..Read More...
Australia: ”Nightclubs, parties and FINALLY a return to stand-up drinking – here’s what you need to know about NSW’s relaxing of Covid-19 restrictions for festive season”
New South Wales will ease some of its strictest social distancing rules just in time for the festive season. From Monday, nightclubs can reopen with up to 50 people allowed on the dance floor at any one time, Premier Gladys Berejiklian said. Stand-up drinking will be allowed once again, but only..Read More...
Canada: ”Toronto Mayor John Tory says the idea of a nighttime curfew has not been suggested”
Australia: ”Meetings & Events Australia goes ahead with ‘reshaped’ 2020 awards programme”
Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) has announced that its awards programme will go ahead, in a ‘reshaped’ format that will recognise both the impact of Covid-19 and the evolution of virtual/hybrid events. The awards recognise and reward the outstanding work of individuals and businesses in Australia that have delivered excellence..Read More...