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DIGESTAn injection of kindness never hurt

Kayla Osborne
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LIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

LIVELIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

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INSET: NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard. Photos: File

WATCHThree regional areas on lockdown notice as NSW records 863 cases

Kim Chappell

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Fully vaccinated in NSW? Here's what freedoms apply

Kim Chappell

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian laid out the state's roadmap to freedom today.

DIGESTFreedom is on the horizon - with some conditions

Kayla Osborne

POOL OPENING DELAYED: Concerns over the rising number of COVID cases in Wellington has delayed the opening of the local pool. Photo: FILE

FREE'Significant concerns' over Wellington COVID outbreak, with pool to remain closed

Emily Wheeler

HINTED AT: Bathurst MP Paul Toole [inset] has flagged October 11 as NSW's potential reopening date once the state is 70 per cent fully vaccinated, as the Australian Defence Force clinic returns this week for second doses.

FREERegional MP hints at October 11 'freedom date'

Sam Bolt

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DIGESTAn injection of kindness never hurt

Kayla Osborne
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LIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

LIVELIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

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Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley

WATCHNSW-Vic border closure no longer relevant: Foley

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DIGESTAn injection of kindness never hurt

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NSW Health: Chief executive Mid North Coast Local Health District Stewart Dowrick.

Stay-at-home-orders introduced for Port Macquarie; Kempsey lockdown to be lifted

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Health department boss Brendan Murphy has defended the handling of the rollout in disability care. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'They weren't deprioritised': Murphy defends disability care rollout

INSET: NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard. Photos: File

WATCHThree regional areas on lockdown notice as NSW records 863 cases

LIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

LIVELIVE COVID-19 news in Central, Western NSW

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Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has previously defended the vaccine rollout in disability care. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Disability vaccine rollout 'failure' slammed by expert panel member

Dan Jervis-Bardy

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian laid out the state's roadmap to freedom today.

DIGESTFreedom is on the horizon - with some conditions

Kayla Osborne

POOL OPENING DELAYED: Concerns over the rising number of COVID cases in Wellington has delayed the opening of the local pool. Photo: FILE

FREE'Significant concerns' over Wellington COVID outbreak, with pool to remain closed

Emily Wheeler

HERITAGE ON SHOW: Wellington product Brent Naden helped design the Penrith Panthers' Indigenous jersey for this weekend. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS

Indigenous round recognition reflects changing society: Williams

Nick Guthrie

LEADING: Brent Naden scored a try and was strong throughout on Thursday. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS

Rotation could be the role for Naden after try-scoring return

Nick Guthrie

RETURN TO ACTION: Keiran Brien is one of only a handful of Wellington premiership winners back at the Redbacks this season. Photo: SIMONE McMANUS

'It's fierce': Rebuild won't stop feeling in latest derby battle

Nick Guthrie

HERITAGE ON SHOW: Wellington product Brent Naden helped design the Penrith Panthers' Indigenous jersey for this weekend. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS

Indigenous round recognition reflects changing society: Williams

BLUE CLUES: Kotoni Staggs has been given a big representative chances boost. PHOTO: BRISBANE BRONCOS.

Staggs firming as favourite to make Origin debut in 2020

Daniel Shirkie

GOOD TIME: RSL-Colts cricketers last season at the Lady Cutler grounds, which also host football matches in the winter months. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

NSW sporting bodies ensure maximum participation, use of venues

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The strategy aims to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, while reopening the facilities from Saturday, May 23. Photo: Supplied.

WHAT'S ONCouncil implements new strategy to reopen recreation areas

Volunteer: Geurie's Justine Williams being presented her 2019 Hidden Treasures award by Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders at a ceremony last year. Photo: Amy McIntyre.

WHAT'S ONNominate a Hidden Treasure in your community who goes above and beyond

Dubbo Regional Council has engaged contract drillers who will be on site over the coming week to undertake services locations and preparations. Photo: File.

Council to conduct test drilling for bore at Bicentennial Park

The strategy aims to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, while reopening the facilities from Saturday, May 23. Photo: Supplied.

WHAT'S ONCouncil implements new strategy to reopen recreation areas

Wellington Town Band president to pay his respect on Anzac Day

WHAT'S ONWellington Town Band president to pay his respect on Anzac Day

ENDURANCE TEST: Daniel Pumpa and his beloved dog Turbo took part in the Cobber Challenge for the first time last year. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

WHAT'S ONWorking dogs will go head-to-head in annual challenge

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Borrowers could be faced with stricter tests when applying for a home loan if regulators intervene in lending policy. Photo: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERExplainer: Could qualifying for a mortgage be about to get more difficult?

Borrowers could be faced with stricter tests when applying for a home loan if regulators intervene in lending policy. Photo: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERExplainer: Could qualifying for a mortgage be about to get more difficult?

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Jack Needham

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

Jack Needham

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

Brittney Levinson

Wellington Rotary members, Jennifer Wykes, Liz Masters and Emily Falson, helped cook and serve the barbecue breakfast.

PHOTOSLocals celebrate Australia Day at Cameron Park | Gallery

Creative: Wellington's Casey Dargan (pictured) has become a viral sensation after taking part in the 'Bin Isolation Outing' Facebook group. Photos: Supplied.

COVID-19 lockdown results in creative way to keep entertained

Fashionista: Kate Lynch was named as the best dressed touch of green winner in the online Fashion on the Field competition. Photo: Supplied.

PHOTOSLove of racing shines online at Wellington Boot Fashions on the Field

Marcus and Jo Clarke

Throwback Thursday: October 2009 | Photos

Adam Mitchell with Kellsey Melhuish

Throwback Thursday: 2014 Mt Arthur Challenge | Gallery

Flashback Friday: June 1996 | Gallery

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: June 1996 | Gallery

Throwback Thursday: September 1997 | Photos

Throwback Thursday: September 1997 | Photos

Students say thanks to those special women helping to make a difference

Students say thanks to those special women helping to make a difference

The demand for Australian copper is set to soar due to its uses in renewable technologies such as electric vehicles.

REAL AUSTRALIACopper and the rare earths are the renewable future of mining

Derek Barry

The pope of Penrith: Halfback Nathan Cleary gets a kick away against Parramatta Eels. Photo: NRL Photos.

OPINIONInternational border closures can't stop these NRL fans

A.B.M. Smith

Auslan interpreter isn't just the side show

OPINIONAuslan interpreter isn't just the side show

Ramunas McRae

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

VICTIM: Jarrod Luscombe was 16 when he was sexually abused by a Christian Brother.

GRAPHIC CONTENTChild sex abuse survivor searching for fellow victims of priest

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Australia is on track to hit the crucial milestone of 80 pct vaccination coverage in mid-November.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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The food marriage we've all been waiting for

The food marriage we've all been waiting for

Maria James' fingernails were not examined by her murder investigators, a former detective says.

Murdered mum's fingernails not examined

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DIGESTAn injection of kindness never hurt

Kayla Osborne
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A man has pleaded guilty to escaping from a NSW jail in 1992 after recently turning himself in.

Former Sydney fugitive Desic pleads guilty

Luke Costin
1hr ago

A 60-year-old man is in hospital in the Northern Territory after being bitten by a crocodile.

NT crocodile attack during river cruise

Tim Dornin
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Tweed Heads and Byron Bay residents will be included in Queensland's border bubble from Wednesday.

Tweed, Byron back in Qld border bubble

Fraser Barton
2hrs ago

Jeff Sutton, Wattle Farm Border Leicester stud, Temora, with Emma and Zane Ryan, Dunedoo, and the top priced stud ram at $6000. Photo: Jeff Sutton

Wattle Farm Border Leicester rams hit $6000

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

Patrick terminals across Australia face industrial action by the MUA over a wages fight throughout October that will see up to 40 per cent of containerised freight in Australia affected.

Freight chaos as national wharfie strike hits Patrick wharves

John Ellicott

The top-priced ram with Steve Lindsay, Cora Lynn stud, buyer Kelvin Williams, Young, and auctioneer Paul Jameson, Elders stud stock, Dubbo. Photo: Elders stud stock

Cora Lynn Merino rams to $2600 top, $1705 average

Hannah Powe

Find the right person for the job with these recruitment tips from CareerOne.

How to find the best job candidate

Joanne Crawford

The food marriage we've all been waiting for

The food marriage we've all been waiting for

Grace Ryan

Stephanie Alexander has written her 19th cookbook, Home. Picture: Armelle Habib

Hands up if you have a copy of The Cook's Companion

Karen Hardy