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The New South Wales government has bowed to pressure from church groups, and will allow 50 people to congregate at places of worship from June the 1st.


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By Matt Connellan

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The New South Wales government has bowed to pressure from church groups, and will allow 50 people to congregate at places of worship from June the 1st.



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