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COUNTDOWN TO FREEDOM: THE DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW

September 11: Some regional areas set free

Several regional areas including the Mid and North Coast, New England, Riverina and Murrumbidgee, will emerge from lockdown at 11.59pm on Friday after almost a month of living under stay-at-home orders.  

September 13: Vax picnics

Fully-vaccinated Sydneysiders will soon be able to enjoy picnics in the sun.

The 'vax picnic' rule means anyone living outside the 12 LGAs of concern can meet in a group of five for a picnic, but all must be double-jabbed.

October 4:

Pubs and restaurants in regional areas of NSW are set to trial the state government's vaccine passport technology that will allow double-dossed residents to prove their vaccination status when scanning into a venue using QR Code.

October 18: 'Freedom Day'

The date is likely to coincide with NSW reaching a 70 per cent vaccination rate which means pubs, restaurants, cafes, gyms and hair salons could reopen under the one person per 4sq/m rule to the fully-vaccinated only.

Non-essential shops would also be allowed to reopen. 

Wedding and funerals would also go ahead but there will be limits on guests. 

Venues such as night clubs however will not be included until higher vaccination rates are achieved. 

Late October/Early November: Regional holidays begin 

Once vaccination target reach 80 per cent, which could come as soon as late October, cooped-up Sydneysiders, including those in the city's 12 LGAs of concern, will soon be able to pack their bags for a domestic holiday. 

But travellers will need to be double-dosed and apply for a special travel permit under the Service NSW app.  

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