New NSW Covid lockdown restrictions: update to Sydney, regional NSW and Canberra, ACT coronavirus rules explained

Gladys Berejiklian has revealed a roadmap out of lockdown for the state, and an easing of restrictions for some parts of regional NSW. Here’s the full list of what you can and can’t do in NSW and the ACT

Stay-at-home orders are still in place for large parts of NSW, including greater Sydney.

The premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has revealed a roadmap out of lockdown for the state and an easing of restrictions for some parts of regional NSW.

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