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Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

Kayla Osborne

COUNCIL: The Upper Hunter Shire Council Administration Centre in Scone. Picture: Mathew Perry

NSW COUNCIL ELECTIONSPre-poll voting centres opened in Merriwa and Murrurundi

Mathew Perry

Photo: File

NSW records 150 COVID cases as Omicron confirmed in overseas travellers

Kim Chappell

COVID: A positive case of COVID-19 was announced in the Muswellbrook LGA by HNE Health on Saturday, November 27. Picture: Mathew Perry

Positive COVID-19 case identified in Denman over the weekend

Mathew Perry

MUSWELLBROOK: Flood waters cover the Bridge Street subway in Muswellbrook at approximately 7pm on Friday, November 26. Picture: Mathew Perry

River peaks in Muswellbrook, major flooding possible in Singleton

Mathew Perry

Where will you go? All you need is a computer or mobile phone to explore and book your next holiday. Picture: Shutterstock

Where will you go? Find and book your holiday online with Explore

Joanne Crawford

Booster shots could be expedited due to the Omicron variant. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

WATCHOmicron spread could see booster shots brought forward

Finn McHugh

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

Kayla Osborne

COUNCIL: The Upper Hunter Shire Council Administration Centre in Scone. Picture: Mathew Perry

NSW COUNCIL ELECTIONSPre-poll voting centres opened in Merriwa and Murrurundi

Mathew Perry

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

WATCHOmicron is 'a variant of concern', says CMO Paul Kelly

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

COVID: A positive case of COVID-19 was announced in the Muswellbrook LGA by HNE Health on Saturday, November 27. Picture: Mathew Perry

Positive COVID-19 case identified in Denman over the weekend

Photo: File

NSW records 150 COVID cases as Omicron confirmed in overseas travellers

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

WATCHOmicron is 'a variant of concern', says CMO Paul Kelly

Authorities have confirmed two travellers in Sydney have the highly transmissible Omicron strain. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTOmicron reaches Australian shores, PM cracks down on social media abuse

Lucy Bladen

The World Health Organisation has declared the Omicron variant a variant of concern after it emerged in southern Africa. Picture: Shutterstock

Passengers infected with Omicron variant of concern: NSW Health

Doug Dingwall

Countries around the world have reacted to new coronavirus variant Omicron, with some shutting borders to southern Africa. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTBorders close as WHO declares another COVID variant of concern

Miriam Webber

NSW Health are working closely with the Commonwealth and other states and territories to rapidly understand the implications of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron.

WATCHNSW records 235 COVID cases as fears grow over new 'variant of concern'

Fleur Connick

STAR: Raymond Smith and the current star of his kennels, Jungle Deuce. Picture: SUSAN HERBERT

Forbes flyer voted in as The People's Pup for NSW

Michael Cowley

Leipzig's 3-1 home defeat by Leverkusen featured this Dominik Szoboszlai penalty miss.

Leverkusen outplay Leipzig to go third

Derek Wilson

A new variant of COVID-19 has begun to impact sport in Africa.

COVID-19 causes havoc across sports world

STAR: Raymond Smith and the current star of his kennels, Jungle Deuce. Picture: SUSAN HERBERT

Forbes flyer voted in as The People's Pup for NSW

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring in their Bundesliga win at Wolfsburg.

Haaland back on target, Bayern win again

Derek Wilson

TOP DOG: Sam and Kristy Sultana with Flying Ricciardo, who has been named Greyhound of the Year for 2020. Picture: GRNSW

OPINIONFlying Ricciardo crowned Greyhound of the Year for 2020

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov

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

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTEN'Voice of Real Australia' podcast on regenerating Bylong Valley

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTEN'Voice of Real Australia' podcast on regenerating Bylong Valley

REVIVED: Tim Freedman's love of touring inspired him to write The Whitlams' first new album in 15 years.

The Whitlams uncover their creative aphrodisiac

Josh Leeson

REIMAGINED: Get Back offers a fascinating insight into the world's greatest ever band attempting to keep the magic alive.

Get Back repaves The Beatles' Long and Winding Road

Josh Leeson

Get back to your tribe: From Yellowjackets to yellow submarines

WATCHGet back to your tribe: From Yellowjackets to yellow submarines

B.R. Doherty

REVIVED: Tim Freedman's love of touring inspired him to write The Whitlams' first new album in 15 years.

The Whitlams uncover their creative aphrodisiac

OPEN WINDOW: Tiny Little Houses frontman Caleb Karvountzis, second from left, took cold showers and fasted during the writing of their second album Misericorde.

Tiny Little Houses build album on discomfort

Josh Leeson

WELL READ: Claudia Karvan embraces her passion for Australian stories in Books That Made Us.

Karvan reads between the lines of great Aussie authors

Josh Leeson

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

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

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

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

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

Linda Lambrechts

Hi-vis workwear: A quick guide for new buyers

Hi-vis workwear: A quick guide for new buyers

House prices in the Kiama LGA, in the NSW Illawarra region, were up 39.5 per cent in the year ending October. Picture: Shutterstock

The regional areas with 40pc-plus property price growth

House prices in the Kiama LGA, in the NSW Illawarra region, were up 39.5 per cent in the year ending October. Picture: Shutterstock

The regional areas with 40pc-plus property price growth

When it comes to selling property, the more boxes you can tick to match the wish list of buyers, the better placed you will be to sell at a good price.

What makes a property a winner come auction time?

When it comes to selling property, the more boxes you can tick to match the wish list of buyers, the better placed you will be to sell at a good price.

What makes a property a winner come auction time?

Coastal living is now a distant dream for many renters. Picture: Shutterstock

Property wrap: Regional renters suffer, lake listing garners international interest

Jack Needham

Decluttering before you pack is an important step in a smooth house move. Picture: Shutterstock.

Packing hacks that make moving house a little easier

Edel Beattie, The Happy Organiser

Paddy Coughlan behind the bar at Five Islands Hotel, the pub he bought for $20 million as CEO of an investment group earlier this year. Picture: Robert Peet

'Still undervalued': Why the regional pub boom might just be getting started

Jack Needham

According to Scamwatch, the government is not offering a benefit payment for those who receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

All the online scams you need to avoid

SCHOLARSHIP: Scone High alumni Trinity Preston has won an international singing scholarship for developing artists for 2022. Picture: (Right inset) Supplied Livia Brash

OUR PEOPLEScone High School student wins international singing scholarship

Mathew Perry

Summer series kicks off for golf

Summer series kicks off for golf

According to Scamwatch, the government is not offering a benefit payment for those who receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

All the online scams you need to avoid

After serving the Murrurundi community for almost 60 years, William Weber is ready to park his postie bike for good. Photos: Billy Jupp

OUR PEOPLEMore than a life's work: Murrurundi postie clocks up 60 years

Billy Jupp

CINEMA: A Scone Films movie screening in September, 2019. Picture: Scone Films Facebook

OUR BUSINESSScone Films returns for Christmas season after COVID intermission

Mathew Perry

Booster shots could be expedited due to the Omicron variant. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

WATCHOmicron spread could see booster shots brought forward

Pinjarra Bakery's meat pie (centre, front) has been crowned the best plain meat pie in Australia. Source: Pinjarra Bakery, Instagram

WATCHHave you tried Australia's best meat pie? The unlikely winner revealed...

Health Minister Natasha Fyles made the announcement on Monday morning.

NT records first case of Omicron variant

Mr Perrottet revealed the third possible case during a press conference on Monday after Australia closed its borders to nine southern African countries over Omicron concerns on the weekend.

WATCHNSW Premier says there are possibly three Omicron cases in the state

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

WATCHOmicron is 'a variant of concern', says CMO Paul Kelly

Shivé Prema

Photo: File

NSW records 150 COVID cases as Omicron confirmed in overseas travellers

Kim Chappell

Why COVID catch-up programs are shortsighted

OPINIONWhy COVID catch-up programs are shortsighted

Glenn Fahey

Michael Caine is a tour de force in Best Sellers. Picture: Rialto

REVIEWPoking fun of publishing industry

Cris Kennedy

MARCH: Protesters gather outside Parliament House in Melbourne. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCommon goals, not individual freedom, make us strong

Denis Moriarty

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

Kayla Osborne

Sid Handsaker during World War II. Picture: Courtesy, Sid Handsaker

REAL AUSTRALIAWWII veteran's surprise of the century

Scott Bevan

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

All international arrivals to Victoria are now required to quarantine at home for 72 hours.

Vic visitor cleared of Omicron variant

2hrs ago

The removal of signage for mobile speed cameras has not helped make the roads safer, critics says.

Hiding speed cameras the 'wrong decision'

The search for the remains of Russell Hill and Carol Clay continues in Victoria's alpine region.

Police ramp up search for camper remains

Australia's corporate sector must continue to take the lead on climate, one business leader says.

Climate warriors lead from within business

Senator Lidia Thorpe was suspended after unveiling a Black Lives Don't Matter in Beetaloo T-shirt.

Push to strip Beetaloo gas grants fails

Dominic Giannini

HIV self-tests will arrive in Sydney and WA pharmacies before being made available elsewhere.

HIV self-tests coming to pharmacy shelves

Melissa Meehan

Australia is reviewing the COVID-19 booster timeline due to the Omicron threat, Greg Hunt says.

Australia to revisit booster shot timeline

Georgie Moore

Nikki Jamieson has told of the "endless torment" her army recruit son suffered ahead of his suicide.

Inquiry told of 'dark side' to military

Deborah Cornwall

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

Quade Connor, 2, Taralga, enjoying the muddy conditions at CTLX, Carcoar.

Faces of The Working Dog Challenge Trial | Photos

Hannah Powe
2hrs ago

Deputy Premier Paul Toole launches the plan for a new critical minerals research, development and mining hub in Dubbo on Monday.

Critical minerals hub planned for Dubbo

John Ellicott

HOMELY FEEL: Blockheads Hayden and Sara Vale chose concrete and timber to feature throughout their multi-storey home. This presents a balanced, yet luxurious feel as it incorporates flooring, joinery, furnishings and accents. Photos: supplied by the Vales.

Shack to chic in five stunning storeys

Vickii Byram

SWEPT: Taylor Swift's face framing hairstyles usually include a fringe. Illustration: Shutterstock

Famous hairstyles to copy this summer

Fitness doesn't have to stop as you get older. There are plenty of senior fitness junkies keeping fit and pushing themselves to great heights. Picture: Shutterstock.

WELLNESSFitness after fifty has never looked so inspiring

Wellness with Amy Cooper