Statewide, 300 new infections were found, dropping from a record of 484 on Wednesday.In the most populous state of New South Wales, restrictions were reintroduced on Friday after several clusters emerged, including dozens of cases stemming from a Thai restaurant. "Clearly they're small markets, but it's the start of the pathway forward. Read More Local News and Hobart Updates at News.com.au 'I'd rather not make money than one person die': NT tourism operator wants borders shutMan charged with manslaughter over truck crash that killed four police officersThe story of hydroxychloroquine tells us everything that's wrong with 2020'Every reason to believe' tougher restrictions will be needed, Victorian Premier saysRemains found in Byron Bay bushland confirmed as missing woman Thea LiddleWhy the rise in 'mystery' cases being found in Victoria could see restrictions toughened'No reason to drive from Melbourne to Wodonga for a Big Mac': Victoria Police shame lockdown breachesMan charged with manslaughter over truck crash that killed four police officers'No reason to drive from Melbourne to Wodonga for a Big Mac': Victoria Police shame lockdown breaches'Every reason to believe' tougher restrictions will be needed, Victorian Premier saysAustralian COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows positive results in phase one human trialsThe story of hydroxychloroquine tells us everything that's wrong with 2020Coronavirus update: Thousands protest restrictions in Berlin, cases surge in Japan, India and the PhilippinesOne new COVID-19 case in Queensland linked to recent outbreakPolice officer punched at NSW-Victoria border crossingMan, 83, dies from Crossroads COVID-19 cluster, becoming first NSW death since MayCoronavirus update: Thousands protest restrictions in Berlin, cases surge in Japan, India and the PhilippinesMan charged with manslaughter over truck crash that killed four police officersFewer parties in 2020 could leave Champagne producers with 100 million unsold bottlesSunshine Coast Lightning open Super Netball season with Queensland derby winPandemic buy-local trend helping drive medicinal cannabis demand, producer saysCollingwood coaches hit with $25,000 fine over breach of AFL coronavirus rules Mr Bailey said there was an opportunity for Tasmania to exploit its travel bubble and expand its domestic markets. Should borders be open? August 7 heralds a new age in Tasmania's post-COVID-19 world — For restaurant owner Vee Hanson, the date can't come quickly enough. Today, Tasmania has a thriving economy based on tourism, agriculture and mining.
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"Hats [off] to Tasmanians who really are supporting local businesses so well — but it's just not enough," he said.The difference between local support and interstate travel is like the difference between chalk and King Island cheese.Tasmanians hitting the road typically stay away three nights, spending an average of $336.Mainland visitors stay away eight nights on average, spending $1,850 each. But it's sure to be a long and bumpy ride.Tasmania's borders will effectively open only to South Australia and the Northern Territory, so the Tourism Industry Council expects the island's economic recovery to be slow. Here's what that means for youThe Australians who are sick of hearing 'you should have come home earlier'Three months on, does Australia need a new coronavirus contact tracing app?Listen to the news in Warlpiri, Yolngu Matha and KriolMan charged with manslaughter over truck crash that killed four police officers'No reason to drive from Melbourne to Wodonga for a Big Mac': Victoria Police shame lockdown breaches'Every reason to believe' tougher restrictions will be needed, Victorian Premier saysAustralian COVID-19 vaccine candidate shows positive results in phase one human trialsThe story of hydroxychloroquine tells us everything that's wrong with 2020Coronavirus update: Thousands protest restrictions in Berlin, cases surge in Japan, India and the PhilippinesOne new COVID-19 case in Queensland linked to recent outbreakPolice officer punched at NSW-Victoria border crossingMan, 83, dies from Crossroads COVID-19 cluster, becoming first NSW death since MayMost of Australia's 201 coronavirus deaths came from these two types of clustersCollingwood coaches hit with $25,000 fine over breach of AFL coronavirus rulesAustralians arrested as PNG police seize 500kg of cocaine after plane crash'Lucky that I got out in time': Millions locked out of Queensland as restrictions come into effectWHO released guidelines on reopening international travel this week.
Not only do people go there—people live there and have lived there for over 40,000 years (though many were nearly wiped out by British settlers who invaded the island in 1803).