Sydneysiders picnic by beaches amid new rules for vaccinated
Sydneysiders are taking advantage of the changed rules around outside gatherings by heading to beaches and parks across the city this evening.
Bondi in the eastern suburbs and Manly Beach on the Northern Beaches were busy with groups of people as the sun set this evening.
Five vaccinated people are now allowed to meet outside in Sydney - such as for a picnic.
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Crowds gather at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Nine
People meet friends at Manly Beach in Sydney. Nine
Police officers were seen walking through the crowds. In the new rules, groups of five fully vaccinated adults can meet, outside the LGAs of concern.
NSW has now passed the milestone of half of the adult population fully vaccinated, with the nation passing 70 per cent first dose.
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