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NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

Kayla Osborne
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BE WISE: Be suspicious of too-good-to-be-true offers and any sellers that ask you to pay by bank transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency.

All the online scams you need to avoid

NSW confirmed four international arrivals who tested positive for COVID-19 have the Omicron variant.

No deaths as NSW cases surge past 300 in Friday update

Matt Carr

Boiled water and Level 5 restrictions lifted for Spring Ridge and Premer

UPDATEDBoiled water and Level 5 restrictions lifted for Spring Ridge and Premer

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Inglewood's main street on Saturday morning.

Villages evacuated while clean-up starts for others

Cady Biddle

Photo: Shutterstock

Lack of workers hurts rural health outcomes

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David Dalaithngu's acting career spanned 50 years and included multiple hit movies.

David Dalaithngu was 'a gift to Australia'

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

Kayla Osborne
14m ago

BE WISE: Be suspicious of too-good-to-be-true offers and any sellers that ask you to pay by bank transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency.

All the online scams you need to avoid

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Australia faces more "compound events" from heatwaves to flash floods, according to experts.

Underinsurance compounds disaster scenario

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NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

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Victoria has passed laws to stop religious schools sacking staff based on their sexual orientation.

Vic bans schools from sacking LGBTIQ staff

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NSW on Friday reported 337 new local cases of coronavirus.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Hassan Hamka spoke of how "how hard it is that my sister is not coming home".

'It's hell': Maryam Hamka's brother speaks

Gus McCubbing
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Former Greens candidate Jonathan Doig has had his bail revoked after admitting child abuse charges.

Ex-Greens candidate admits child abuse

Greta Stonehouse
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The option of evacuating St Basil's residents to private hospitals was never seriously considered.

Private beds not considered for St Basils

Liz Hobday
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Parts of NSW remain at risk of flood with more storms forecast after earlier rainfall.

'Dangerous' storms as NSW towns evacuated

Tiffanie Turnbull and Jack Gramenz
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NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

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GET TESTED: Public health physician Dr David Durrheim has urged members of the Quirindi community to seek testing. Photo: File

FREEVirus detected in Quirindi sewage despite no known cases in community

NSW confirmed four international arrivals who tested positive for COVID-19 have the Omicron variant.

No deaths as NSW cases surge past 300 in Friday update

Liberal Member for Pearce Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTGrey skies bring all kinds of storms

NEW CASES: There were two new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the North West on Thursday. Photo: Gareth Gardner, file

New cases of COVID-19 recorded in Gunnedah, Moree, Armidale

Caitlin Reid
Matt Carr

No deaths in NSW as state's COVID cases jump again

No deaths in NSW as state's COVID cases jump again

Matt Carr

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

DIGESTSocial media giants taken to task

Kayla Osborne

No new deaths as 251 COVID cases recorded

No new deaths as 251 COVID cases recorded

Sage Swinton

GO TIME: Aaron Osmond has been training hard in preparation for the North West Championships. Photo: Supplied

Osmond expects open competition at North West Championships

Ben Jaffrey

Samoan Tim Lafai will bring quality and experience to Super League side Salford Red Devils.

Super League Salford snap up Tim Lafai

Ian Laybourn

WINNER: Putting a vote in for Jungle Deuce was a lucky move for Cath Barrett, a local from Forbes. Picture: SUSAN HERBERT.

OPINIONUp-and-coming young trainers keep showing their mettle

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov

GO TIME: Aaron Osmond has been training hard in preparation for the North West Championships. Photo: Supplied

Osmond expects open competition at North West Championships

Patty Mills holds up an Olympic bronze medal that means so much to Australia's men's basketballers.

Boomers star Mills wins The Don Award

REWIND: Gunnedah Jockey Club secretary manager Lyn Tongue and president Kevin Edmonds at the Riverside Racecourse in 2020. Photo: Gareth Gardner

Gunnedah Jockey Club counts cost of 'devastating' Christmas Hams cancellation

Mark Bode

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Ready to read: Gunnedah Shire Linbrary has plenty in store for book lovers. Photo: Jessica Worboys

THINGS TO DOTime to get into the festive spirit at your local library

Contributed by Christiane Birkett

Festive spirit: Silversmith Place took out the coveted title for the best neighbourhood effort in the 2020 competition. Photo: Supplied.

Help Gunnedah Shire's Christmas spirit shine brighter than ever

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Get crafty, take out a new book, make the most of the local library

THINGS TO DOGet crafty, take out a new book, make the most of the local library

Contributed by Christiane Birkett

Ready to read: Gunnedah Shire Linbrary has plenty in store for book lovers. Photo: Jessica Worboys

THINGS TO DOTime to get into the festive spirit at your local library

A little taste of Paris comes to Gunnedah

A little taste of Paris comes to Gunnedah

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The pool at Werris Creek is looking a treat. Photo: Supplied.

THINGS TO DOGet ready to dive in, with pools open again from this weekend

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FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

Queens of Mystery makes for some compelling watching on Acorn TV.

The streaming service with new hard-to-find classics and British favourites every single week

Linda Lambrechts

Modibodi takes the anxiety out of periods that could cause most teens to step away from their usual sport or social activities.

Teens can trust Modibodi period underwear to help them through the night

Linda Lambrechts

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Linda Lambrechts

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

New home owner Rebekah Stanley had to make some lifestyle changes in order to achieve her ownership dreams. Picture: Supplied

Looking to buy a regional home? Here's how long it will take you to save a deposit

New home owner Rebekah Stanley had to make some lifestyle changes in order to achieve her ownership dreams. Picture: Supplied

Looking to buy a regional home? Here's how long it will take you to save a deposit

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

Jack Needham

Picture: Mount Macedon Realty

PHOTOSThis age old bluestone mansion is up for sale again

Chris Pedler

Price growth is strongest in coastal and lifestyle markets, CoreLogic said. Picture: Shutterstock

Regional property prices grow at double capital city rates

Jack Needham

'Monty Colo', a koala with chlamydia rescued from Upper Colo north-west of Sydney, explores his new home with carer Morgan Philpott at the WIRES koala rehabilitation centre in Richmond on December 3, 2021. Picture: Saffron Howden

WATCHMountains koalas get their own hospital

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Gunnedah's Ben and Michelle Carter have got their hands full with fraternal twin boys Carson and Henry who were born on April 2, 2020, one minute apart at Tamworth hospital.

PHOTOSNew arrivals in Gunnedah, Quirindi and Werris Creek

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

WATCHTwo more students being tested for Omicron after positive case in NSW

Pilot Nathan Parker (left), Dr Dinesh Palipana (middle) and conservationists William and Daniel Clarke (right) explained the importance of International Day of People with Disability.

WATCHIt's the International Day of People with Disability: Aussies explain its importance

WATCHHow to prune a young fruit tree

Hannah Moloney

HARD WORK: The Wee Waa State Emergency Service unit have been working hard to keep residents safe. Photo: NSW Government

End to 'island life' in sight for isolated Wee Waa community

Caitlin Reid

NEW CASES: There were two new cases of COVID-19 recorded in the North West on Thursday. Photo: Gareth Gardner, file

New cases of COVID-19 recorded in Gunnedah, Moree, Armidale

Caitlin Reid
Matt Carr

Distance no obstacle: The Royal Melbourne Hospital's (RMH) Scrub Choir has joined forces with healthcare workers all over the world to produce some new songs.

WATCHAustralian Scrub Choir unites healthcare workers all over the world

Kayla Osborne

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

Kayla Osborne
14m ago

Photo: File

REAL AUSTRALIAIt's early days but good internet could yet be in the stars

Kim Chappell

If the fertility rate stays the same, China's population could halve by the 2060s. Picture: Getty Images

AGE OF THE DRAGONWhat China's dramatic population decline means for the Pacific

Bradley Perrett

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

TRAILBLAZER: Bill Onus in Fitzroy (1946). Still from Ablaze. Photo: Eric Onus

Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

STAYING CONNECTED: Lex Marinos and Patricia Amphlett take radio and podcast listeners on a romp through the perils, pitfalls and precious moments of ageing.

Radio and podcast show targets older Australians

Eileen Wood

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

Water on the road at Wertago west of White Cliffs. The station has had nearly 80mm for the month. November totals have been astonishing for many areas of the Western Division, breaking many records and ending the drought in many southern parts. Photo courtesy Stuart Anesbury.

Mitchell grass, stock choices in western glee

John Ellicott

Sustainability and preserving natural assets on farm are some of the priority areas for NSW Local Land Services in its first-ever five-year framework.

Local Land Services launches five-year focus

John Ellicott

The rotator cuff is a crucial joint in the shoulder that is often injured. Picture: Shutterstock.

Researchers look to new repair processes for shoulder joint

Ellen Phiddian

EVs right now have three major problems: they are very expensive; they have a relatively short range; and Australia is short of high-speed charging stations.

ADVICEDoing the sums for an eco-friendly, electric-vehicle future

Noel Whittaker

Employers might want to plug in to keep closer tabs on employees working from home. Picture: Shutterstock.

Employers keeping tabs on employees working from home

Mathew Dickerson: Tech Talk