Hey, how's it going? Nat here with another BTN Newsbreak.
We've all been following a lot of social restrictions lately, but now
some parts of the country are easing things up,
especially in the Northern Territory.
From today, people can do things like go to the pool or play golf.
We caught up with some students there to find out
what they're looking forward to.
LEELA: It's been three weeks since the Northern Territory has recorded
any new cases of COVID-19, so it's easing up a bunch of restrictions.
I felt relieved when I found out restrictions were being lifted.
I was happy but also kind of concerned for, like, elderly people,
like, people I'm close to around me.
I'm very, very relieved.
From today, Territorians will no longer be subject to
a 10-person limit for outdoor activities.
And they can do things like use public swimming pools,
go fishing with friends and play non-contact sport, like tennis.
People can also hang out in outdoor areas, like parks,
go shopping, and camp.
I'm just so happy to go and get back out
and go camping with my friends.
It's basically...based all around my friends.
That's what I miss the most. Yeah.
In a couple of weeks, more restrictions will be lifted,
like on outdoor sports training.
I'm, like, really excited to, like, start basketball and netball
and, like, get back into doing all the things I used to do.
That's something more of us could be doing soon.
Today the Prime Minister announced we've all earned an early mark
and the leaders of states and territories
will meet to consider relaxing restrictions for everybody
next Friday.
Yay! Go us!
To the US now, where one family is pretty happy to be in lockdown
after an unwanted guest paid a visit.
This alligator, nicknamed Big George,
made himself right at home in this backyard in South Carolina.
It took a team of security guards to move him.
Finally the team dragged the very uncooperative alligator to safety,
where he was released in a nearby lagoon.
The celebrations for Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday
have been absolutely massive.
Oh, and by the way, he's not a captain anymore -
the Queen actually promoted him to colonel.
Let's check out the story.
OLIVIA: Colonel Tom, of course, shot to fame
after raising millions of dollars for the British health service.
He set out to do 100 laps of his garden
and raise 1,000 pounds in the process.
But his fundraiser went viral and so did his popularity.
And his 100th birthday became a national event.
Check out that three-tiered cake!
The British Air Force paid him a visit,
from a socially responsible distance, of course.
And Tom certainly felt the love with thousands of birthday cards
from all over the world, including a personalised one from the Queen
and a message from the UK's PM, Boris Johnson.
Your heroic efforts have lifted the spirits of the entire nation.
Plenty of kids sent their birthday wishes too.
BOTH: Hi, Captain Tom.
Happy 100th birthday.
Happy 100th birthday, Captain Tom.
You're a hero.
BOTH: Happy birthday, Captain Tom.
You're amazing! You're amazing!
And any excuse for some creative cake baking.
By all accounts, Colonel Tom had a very special day
and is super pleased with the fundraising efforts.
Thank you very much, all of you, throughout the world.
Hip, hip, hooray!
Well, when you're stuck at home, what else is there to do
when you've eaten everything in the cupboard and you've literally
burned through every streaming service ever,
other than to learn some new skills?
This 84-year-old Italian grandma
has turned to delivering her cooking classes online.
Nonna Nerina hosts the show with the help of her granddaughter, Chiara.
Together, they teach their audience how to make pasta,
recipes that have been passed down for generations.
And in case you're wondering,
all the leftover pasta gets sent to the local Red Cross.
Ciao!
He's a new skill that just about anyone can pick up.
Or at least that's the idea.
The choreographer leading this socially distant flash mob
is Ines Roberta.
Ines says she started these street dances to boost morale on her street
and hopes that one day they can make a proper video.
Once they have all the moves down pat, of course.
And finally, speaking of dancing, you all probably remember
the Blinding Lights TikTok challenge.
Well, these zookeepers at Oakland Zoo in California took a little time
out of their busy days to make their own version, featuring a few
guest appearances from the locals.
Argh. Well, that's all we've got time for today.
We'll be back again next week. See you then.