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'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

Janine Graham

TWO CASES: A further two cases of COVID-19 have been announced in the Muswellbrook are today however there is 'minimal risk to the community'.

Two positive COVID cases announced in Muswellbrook

Mathew Perry

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

WATCHNSW records 1063 COVID cases, six deaths

Janine Graham

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Janine Graham

UPGRADE: A two-kilometre stretch of the Golden Highway east of Denman will be upgraded to improve driver safety

Golden Highway upgrade near Denman to begin next week

Mathew Perry

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Janine Graham

After a gruelling pandemic, NSW is just weeks away from 'cutting loose', the health minister says.

Hospitalisations may be worse than thought

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

Janine Graham

TWO CASES: A further two cases of COVID-19 have been announced in the Muswellbrook are today however there is 'minimal risk to the community'.

Two positive COVID cases announced in Muswellbrook

Mathew Perry

Police gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

GET UP TO DATEPolice gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

TWO CASES: A further two cases of COVID-19 have been announced in the Muswellbrook are today however there is 'minimal risk to the community'.

Two positive COVID cases announced in Muswellbrook

ANU researcher Dr Jason Agostino. Picture: Supplied

Indigenous adults at increased risk of severe illness from COVID, ANU study finds

The federal government will put $2.5m towards mental health support in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls to tap into 'emergency workforce' to solve mental health crisis

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Janine Graham

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Janine Graham

TESTING: HNE Health officials are continuing to urge members of the community to get tested for COVID if they have even the mildest of symptoms.

Positive COVID case announced in Muswellbrook

Mathew Perry

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Kelsey Sutor

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

STAND FIRM: Laurie Daley says to dump Michael Maguire and change coaches again would have been lunacy. Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images

OPINIONWests Tigers made the right call backing Michael Maguire

Laurie Daley

DONATION: Mangoola Open Cut made a $10,000 to the Denman Rotary Club earlier this month. Image supplied.

Donation to Denman Rotary

Julia Moore

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

ALL SET: The Western Bulldogs prepare for this Saturday's grand final against Melbourne in Perth. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGrand final could prove to be one of the best of the AFL era

Rohan Connolly

SPOT: Stephen Jones's three-year-old gelding Nadaraja is a pick for The Kosciuszko. Picture: Facebook/Scone Race Club

Scone trainers in spring Kosciuszko

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

CREATIVE LEAD: John O'Brien has been appointed the new Executive Director at Arts Upper Hunter. He brings with him a background in music, film, TV, improvisation, museums, travel writing and community groups.

Knowing the value of art

NO FAIRYTALE: Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Cabello in the modern musical reinterpretation of Cinderella.

Cinderella story with modern take

Josh Leeson

CitySwoon is offering virtual speed dating events. Picture: Shutterstock

WHAT'S ONWe tried: virtual speed dating in lockdown

Amy Martin

CREATIVE LEAD: John O'Brien has been appointed the new Executive Director at Arts Upper Hunter. He brings with him a background in music, film, TV, improvisation, museums, travel writing and community groups.

Knowing the value of art

RESET: Gretta Ray has broadened her sound and source of collaboration on her long-awaited debut album Begin To Look Around, which arrives five years after her breakthrough single Drive.

MUSICGretta Ray driven to make new pop beginning

Josh Leeson

MORE RELAXED: Children Collide's Chelsea Wheatley, Johnny Mackay and Ryan Caesar aren't following any trends.

MUSICThe kids are all right in Children Collide's second coming

Josh Leeson

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Take a tour: The Haven is one of the range of homes in Clarendon's new Essentials Collection now on display at Waterford County, Thornton.

Compact spaciousness: Welcome to the perfect homes for a smaller block

Melbourne Cup 2020

Melbourne Cup 2020

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: Joel Fitzgibbon firmly believes Australia's national interest and Australia's trade interest are one and the same thing.

Trade relations must be managed, not damaged

Simon Walker

COMMITMENT: The team at Export Finance Australia offers financial expertise and solutions that will drive sustainable growth to benefit both the nation and its partners. Photo: Export Finance Australia

Finance solutions to help Aussie exporters during COVID-19

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

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

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

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

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Jack Needham

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

TWO'S COMPANY: Training with someone else could be the motivation and social connection needed to keep moving through lockdown. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Reap the benefits of partnering up during life in lockdown

Renee Valentine

CREATIVE LEAD: John O'Brien has been appointed the new Executive Director at Arts Upper Hunter. He brings with him a background in music, film, TV, improvisation, museums, travel writing and community groups.

Knowing the value of art

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Hugh's tractor run around NSW in 2015 raised $384,000 for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide their care to patients and families for free. Photos: Supplied

There is something you can do about breast cancer

SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Hunter Local Land Services is offering some fun backyard based activities to get kids in lockdown motivated about becoming future landcarers.

Landscape learning during lockdown

The snake took refuge among some tools.

WATCHSix-foot brown snake slithers onto construction site

Picture: NONI HYETT

WATCHBorder pass change for Victorians stranded in NSW

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

WATCHNSW records 1063 COVID cases, six deaths

Three types of plate movement. A) Strike-slip, B) Normal, C) Reverse. Picture: Wikimedia commons

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Police gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

GET UP TO DATEPolice gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

Janine Graham

Emus at Toorale National Park. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERSeeing the mighty Darling River for the first time through a photographer's lens

Dion Georgopoulos

Why you felt the Victorian earthquake at your place

EXPLAINERWhy you felt the Victorian earthquake at your place

Dan Jaksa and Hugh Glanville

Long lines of people wait to be tested in Bendigo this week. Picture: DARREN HOWE

11 new COVID-19 cases for Vic regions, Ballarat's lockdown ends

RECOVERY: Orphaned koala joey, Burr, being treated during his weekly check up while being cared for by WIRES. Pictures: John Grant

OPINIONWhy more koalas are needing care

John Grant
2hrs ago

The Ringer at the Stockman's Hall of Fame at Longreach in Queensland is festooned with all sorts of tools, and what appears to be a handy little knife. Picture: Queensland government.

REAL AUSTRALIABronze statues reveal the link between pocket knives and outback life

Chris McLennan

Councils on frontline of climate change battle

OPINIONCouncils on frontline of climate change battle

Dr Portia Odell

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

Dylan Thomas is unable to return to pandemic-hit emergency housing at the Piccadilly Motor Inn.

How leaving our homeless behind becomes everyone's problem in a pandemic

1hr ago

Outspoken Liberal Bernie Finn MP has been rebuked for calling Victoria Police a "despot's militia".

Guy warns Liberal MP over Vic police post

1hr ago

Premier Daniel Andrews says fully vaccinated Victorians can soon return from NSW.

Vic protester in hospital with COVID-19

2hrs ago

ICE COOL: Swimmer Charmian Frend submerging in a bin full of ice water, overseen by her coach Narelle Simpson. Picture: Geoff Jones

So you want to break a world ice swim record?

2hrs ago

NSW officials are counting on fresh air, rather than air filters to keep school classrooms safe.

No filters ordered for NSW schools yet

Hannah Ryan
2hrs ago

Up to 2000 StarTrack employees have walked off the job after crisis talks failed.

Parcel delivery workers strike across Aust

Hannah Ryan
2hrs ago

A man has told of his girlfriend's legs being shot as he shielded her in Darwin's Palms Motel.

Darwin shooter pointed gun at me: witness

Aaron Bunch

NSW recorded 1063 cases and six deaths, with the state's Delta outbreak passing 50,000 infections.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Top priced ram: Richard Chalker, Lach River principal, Lawrence Clifford, Bindaree, Berridale, Breet Povey, SBBL, Cooma, and auctioneer Tim Woodham, Nutrien.

Lach River Merinos sold to $10,000, av $2925

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

The top priced ram, sold for $8000, with purchaser Ray Norman, Glenray, Illabo, classer Michael Elmes, Cecile Chalon, The Yanko, and Ian Cameron, The Yanko stud principal.

The Yanko clear 100 rams for $8000 top

Olivia Calver

A new on-farm farm safety program has been launched by NSW Farmers and the NSW Government.

Farm safety in $2m boost - direct to you

John Ellicott

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

John Gabriele

Three types of plate movement. A) Strike-slip, B) Normal, C) Reverse. Picture: Wikimedia commons

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Deborah Davis

It might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

OPINIONIt might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

Mathew Dickerson