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Two at Lake Macquarie, one in Maitland die with COVID-19

Two at Lake Macquarie, one in Maitland die with COVID-19

Nick Bielby
2hrs ago

SANDY HOLLOW: Bella Fernandes grew up in the town of Sandy Hollow and still returns regularly to visit her grandparents. Picture: Supplied

OUR PEOPLESandy Hollow's Bella Fernandes vying for Supermodel of the Year

Mathew Perry

NSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

WATCHNSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

Fleur Connick

PURSUIT: NSW Police have arrested three teenagers in relation to the theft of two cars in Muswellbrook on Wednesday, January 26. Picture: File Photo

Teenagers charged with allegedly stealing cars in Muswellbrook

Mathew Perry
2hrs ago

Be prepared. Photo: file

DIGESTSchools virus spike expected

Janine Graham

OLYMPIC PARK: NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole, Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell and Muswellbrook Mayor Steve Reynolds alongside members of the Muswellbrook Rams RLFC at Olympic Park on Thursday, January 27. Picture: Mathew Perry

OUR PLACESOlympic Park receives $1 million grant to upgrade playing fields

Mathew Perry

The TGA has granted provisional approval for a third Pfizer dose for 16- and 17-year-olds.

Teen booster approved amid slow jab uptake

Andrew Brown
1hr ago

Two at Lake Macquarie, one in Maitland die with COVID-19

Two at Lake Macquarie, one in Maitland die with COVID-19

Nick Bielby
2hrs ago

SANDY HOLLOW: Bella Fernandes grew up in the town of Sandy Hollow and still returns regularly to visit her grandparents. Picture: Supplied

OUR PEOPLESandy Hollow's Bella Fernandes vying for Supermodel of the Year

Mathew Perry

Green Island, much loved by surfers galore. Photo: John Hanscombe

Waves of nostalgia wash over legendary surf spot

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Greg Hunt says boosters for teenagers are an important step. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Teen COVID boosters could roll out in days, Hazzard lashes mixed messaging

1hr ago

Two at Lake Macquarie, one in Maitland die with COVID-19

Two at Lake Macquarie, one in Maitland die with COVID-19

2hrs ago

NSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

WATCHNSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

Be prepared. Photo: file

DIGESTSchools virus spike expected

Photo: File

Another 29 lives lost as NSW records 17,316 new COVID cases

Kim Chappell

Photo: File

NSW COVID cases rise back above 20,000

Kim Chappell

Photo: File

WATCHCOVID hospitalisation numbers jump in NSW as 29 more lives are lost

Kim Chappell

Australia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

DIGESTAustralia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

Janine Graham

OLYMPIC PARK: NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole, Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell and Muswellbrook Mayor Steve Reynolds alongside members of the Muswellbrook Rams RLFC at Olympic Park on Thursday, January 27. Picture: Mathew Perry

OUR PLACESOlympic Park receives $1 million grant to upgrade playing fields

Mathew Perry

Many AFL clubs posted messages acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on January 26.

Clubs send bold Australia Day messages

Justin Chadwick

Jess Fox is among Australia's Olympic gold medal athletes recognised in the country's honours.

Australia honours community champions

Alex Mitchell

OLYMPIC PARK: NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole, Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell and Muswellbrook Mayor Steve Reynolds alongside members of the Muswellbrook Rams RLFC at Olympic Park on Thursday, January 27. Picture: Mathew Perry

OUR PLACESOlympic Park receives $1 million grant to upgrade playing fields

Mercedes say teams face a moment of truth when the F1 season starts in Bahrain under new regulations

F1 year to be painful for some: Mercedes

NO RESPECT: Howard Kotton says that Nick Kyrgios' lack of respect for tennis and his opponents is mirrored by fans in the stands. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

OPINIONKyrgios' disrespect mirrored by fans in the stands

Howard Kotton

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Jarvis Cocker and Helena Bonham Carter voice characters in the creepy stop-motion trilogy. Picture: Netflix

WATCHThe House, a creepy fable not for the kids

B.R. Doherty

Frances McDormand in The Tragedy of Macbeth, now streaming on Apple TV+. Picture: Apple TV+

WATCHMild to wild genre bending in Coen's Macbeth and Wolf Like Me

B.R. Doherty

Don't get disheartened by empty supermarket shelves. Picture: Shutterstock

What to cook when the supermarket shelves are empty

Karen Hardy

Jarvis Cocker and Helena Bonham Carter voice characters in the creepy stop-motion trilogy. Picture: Netflix

WATCHThe House, a creepy fable not for the kids

And Just Like That ... is akin to a weird form of torture. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd Just Like That ... fails the rat test

B.R. Doherty

Jamie Dornan plays amnesiac protagonist "The Man" in The Tourist, written by British brothers Harry and Jack Williams. Picture: Stan

WATCHThe Tourist and Love Me: take a trip across two very different Australias

B.R. Doherty

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Using the EVIA app, women can control the debilitating side-effects of menopause.

Take back control from the symptoms of menopause

Using the EVIA app, women can control the debilitating side-effects of menopause.

Take back control from the symptoms of menopause

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

INCREASE: There was a strong increase in land values in the Muswellbrook local government area between July 2020 and July 2021 according to the NSW Valuer General. Picture: Mathew Perry

Total land values in Muswellbrook increase by 15.2 per cent

Mathew Perry

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

Brendan Crabb

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Murray Trembath

MAKING A SPLASH: Keepers at Sydney Sea Life Aquarium guide Charlie the gentoo chick into the pool for the first time.

WATCHWhy Charlie the penguin chick needs swimming lessons

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Greg Hunt says boosters for teenagers are an important step. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Teen COVID boosters could roll out in days, Hazzard lashes mixed messaging

1hr ago

Two at Lake Macquarie, one in Maitland die with COVID-19

Two at Lake Macquarie, one in Maitland die with COVID-19

2hrs ago

NSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

WATCHNSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

The Great Barrier Reef. Picture: Shutterstock

Extra $1b protection for Great Barrier Reef

Karen Barlow

When to watch: Kyrgios and Kokkinakos, then Alcott and Ash Barty

WATCHWhen to watch: Kyrgios and Kokkinakos, then Alcott and Ash Barty

Janine Graham

Jarvis Cocker and Helena Bonham Carter voice characters in the creepy stop-motion trilogy. Picture: Netflix

WATCHThe House, a creepy fable not for the kids

B.R. Doherty

Photo: File

Another 29 lives lost as NSW records 17,316 new COVID cases

Kim Chappell

One of the last pictures taken by the early warning camera before it went on the blink, just as it was needed most. Picture: Katherine Town Council.

REAL AUSTRALIAHeavy weather regularly knocks out flood warning system

Chris McLennan
40m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

National cabinet kicks more tins down the road

The Canberra Times

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher did not view conservatism as incompatible with prioritising environmental outcomes. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONIdeology is the enemy when facing our greatest challenges

Tony Nagy

One of the last pictures taken by the early warning camera before it went on the blink, just as it was needed most. Picture: Katherine Town Council.

REAL AUSTRALIAHeavy weather regularly knocks out flood warning system

40m ago

Cyber abuse and other unsafe behaviour on our social media platforms is a daily occurrence. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHow to fix hatred online? Impose a duty of care

Josh Bornstein, Ginger Gorman

Let waves of summer nostalgia take you away

REAL AUSTRALIALet waves of summer nostalgia take you away

Kathy Sharpe

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Greg Hunt says boosters for teenagers are an important step. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Teen COVID boosters could roll out in days, Hazzard lashes mixed messaging

1hr ago

The weather bureau warns more extreme weather is on the way for Victoria.

Heavy rain and wind to strike Melbourne

8m ago

The TWU says passengers not wearing masks on buses in South Australia has become all too common.

Union wants crackdown on masks on SA buses

24m ago

Brad Hazzard is encouraging people who have contracted COVID-19 to get a booster shot.

NSW hospital figures plateauing, 70 deaths

25m ago

MAKING A SPLASH: Keepers at Sydney Sea Life Aquarium guide Charlie the gentoo chick into the pool for the first time.

WATCHWhy Charlie the penguin chick needs swimming lessons

Emma Horn
40m ago

One of the last pictures taken by the early warning camera before it went on the blink, just as it was needed most. Picture: Katherine Town Council.

REAL AUSTRALIAHeavy weather regularly knocks out flood warning system

Chris McLennan
40m ago

Queensland has recorded another 18 virus deaths and 9974 COVID-19 cases.

Qld records 18 virus deaths, 9974 cases

Nick Gibbs
47m ago

The ACT has 734 new COVID-19 cases, with 478 of them coming from PCR tests.

ACT man dies from COVID-19, 734 new cases

Andrew Brown
49m ago

Storm clouds over Bathurst. Photo: Chris Seabrook

Signs La Nina might be starting to weaken | The Outlook

DON WHITE, Weatherwatch
2hrs ago

Carramar Park, Grose Wold, stud owner and operator Wayne Alchin pictured with $300,000 earner Garibaldi, will offer the horse's Capitalist half-sister at the forthcoming Inglis Classic Yearling Sale. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Carramar Park on high as Garibaldi unifies class

Virginia harvey
2hrs ago

New player in domestic goat meat market

New player in domestic goat meat market

Sally Gall

The age pension is a major source of income for most Australian retirees. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEWorking through the labyrinth of age pension regulations

Noel Whittaker

DISCOVER: Fungi, including the honey fungus pictured above, are masters of survival. Picture: Shutterstock

Fungi: The secret kingdom we don't see

Annamaria Talas

Lennox Bridge, Blaxland. Australia's first stone arch bridge and still in use. Photo: Shutterstock

A brief history of transit and road planning across Australia

Sam Hollier