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Paul Kelly says more information on the Omicron variant's ability to evade vaccines will be availalbe soon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Data detailing vaccine's effect on Omicron due soon, Kelly says

Feeling lonely, depressed or anxious around the holidays is more common than you think. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTNot feeling so festive? Remember you aren't alone

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said there are now a total of 31 Omicron cases in the state, 20 of which are linked to the Regents Park cluster in Sydney's south west.

WATCHSix new Omicron cases in NSW as state records two deaths and 260 daily total

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

DIGESTTime to turn up the music and turn down the dysfunction

Morocco halts all inbound flights for fear of the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

208 cases and no deaths as NSW vaccination rate stalls

Matt Carr

Health Minister Greg Hunt said the vaccine rollout for school-age children was one step closer after the TGA's approval. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong, CANBERRA TIMES.

FREE15 cases of omicron variant reported as vaccine approved for younger children

Grace Ryan

Health Minister Greg Hunt said the vaccine rollout for school-age children was one step closer after the TGA's approval. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Peace of mind for parents': COVID vaccines for kids set to start in January

Dan Jervis-Bardy

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has again urged the public not to focus on COVID-19 case numbers on Friday. Photo: File, AAP.

WATCHNSW records over 300 new cases as state's Omicron cluster rises to 13

Fleur Connick

RARING TO GO: Dubbo will host the inaugural Country Classic in March next year. PHOTO: NICK GUTHRIE.

Dubbo to host inaugural Classic

FORTUNATE: Howard Kotton believes bowler Mitchell Starc was lucky to secure a spot in the Australian Test team. Photo: Matt Roberts/Getty Images

OPINIONHead, Starc lucky to be given Australian Test caps

Howard Kotton

Goalie Manuel Neuer and Thomas Muller hail Robert Lewandowski after Bayern's win at Dortmund.

Debatable pen gives Bayern win at Dortmund

Mark Meadows

RARING TO GO: Dubbo will host the inaugural Country Classic in March next year. PHOTO: NICK GUTHRIE.

Dubbo to host inaugural Classic

STAR OF THE SHOW: Forbes greyhound trainer Jack Smith with sprinter Jungle Deuce. Picture: SUSAN HERBERT.

Jungle Deuce's last minute poll win

Michael Cowley

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

Super League Salford snap up Tim Lafai

Ian Laybourn

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

IN YOUR FACE: Urzila Carlson is bringing her It's Personal tour to Newcastle Entertainment Centre on May 5. Tickets are on sale now.

WHAT'S ONUrzila Carlson is laughing through lockdown

Lisa Rockman

Terracotta figurine of women playing knucklebones, circa 330-300 BCE, part of the Ancient Greeks exhibition at the National Museum of Australia from December 17.

SUBSCRIBERForget what you thought about the Greeks. That's ancient history

Sally Pryor

Crowded House announce first national tour in 12 years

Crowded House announce first national tour in 12 years

Jess Layt

IN YOUR FACE: Urzila Carlson is bringing her It's Personal tour to Newcastle Entertainment Centre on May 5. Tickets are on sale now.

WHAT'S ONUrzila Carlson is laughing through lockdown

The potty-mouthed crew from South Park are ba-ack. Picture: Paramount+

WATCHThe cartoons that would make a sailor blush

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

Josh Leeson

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

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard

Linda Lambrechts

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

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

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

Target talk: How to keep your shooting skills fresh

Target talk: How to keep your shooting skills fresh

Present prep: How to create your own buying guide

Present prep: How to create your own buying guide

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

A deposit of less than $100,000 could score you a cute cottage in Launceston's suburbs. Picture: Supplied

Six regional locations where you can buy with a $100k deposit or less

A deposit of less than $100,000 could score you a cute cottage in Launceston's suburbs. Picture: Supplied

Six regional locations where you can buy with a $100k deposit or less

Upcycling is super easy now with a host of products that take out a lot of the grunt work. Picture: Shutterstock.

From drab to fab, change the look of your home with furniture upcycling

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Celebrity sheep promised bag of chips when owner's 'wacky' house sells

Celebrity sheep promised bag of chips when owner's 'wacky' house sells

Hamish Geale

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

Property round-up: Near 10 years to get a deposit together for a house in the regions

Jen Melocco

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

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

Community of care: There are now 171 McGrath Breast Care Nurses across Australia, but more are needed to ensure no one misses out on care. Photo: Supplied

Pink power pushes us 100,000 steps of the way

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

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

A HAPPY HOME: John and Faye Hopkins with their pet Blossom. Photo: Emily Brisciani.

Blossom a blooming great addition to new family

Kirsty Horton

75 year old Kevin Mason has been fishing the waters of the south coast his whole life. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Fishing for justice: 'It's really affected my life'

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said NSW Health is "urgently contacting" around 140 people who attended the party boat cruise (pictured) on Sydney Harbour on the evening of Friday, December 3.

WATCHSydney boat party could be Omicron transmission event after two people test positive

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PLENTY: Curtis Stone has appeared in several Coles Christmas commercials, seemingly dining with a new "family" every time.

REAL AUSTRALIACurtis & Coles: A welcome reminder of the untouchable Christmas lunch

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

No Aust officials for Winter Olympics: PM

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Residents were treated to a spectacular display of bioluminescence on Monday night at Shell Cove Marina. Picture: Sally Sopniewski

WATCH'Magical' bioluminescence display wows onlookers

Ashleigh Tullis
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SUDDEN STORM: Flash flooding around streets in South Penrith, NSW. Picture: Sydney Land Services (Twitter)

WATCHShopping centre roof collapses in sudden storm

Emma Horn

ERUPTION: The race is on to rescue 27 villagers missing after a volcano erupted in Indonesia, killing 22.

WATCHRescue abandoned as volcano continues to erupt

Emma Horn

Senator Katy Gallagher at home in quarantine with daughter Evie who contracted COVID-19 earlier this year. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Talk to parents who have watched their kids struggle to breathe': Gallagher hits back

Miriam Webber

PLENTY: Curtis Stone has appeared in several Coles Christmas commercials, seemingly dining with a new "family" every time.

REAL AUSTRALIACurtis & Coles: A welcome reminder of the untouchable Christmas lunch

Ashley Walmsley
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Athletes choose to wear wool tops

Athletes choose to wear wool tops

Nikki Reynolds

The arts industry was hit hard by COVID. Picture: Craig George

OPINIONGiving a vulnerable workforce a fresh start

Marcela Slepica

PLENTY: Curtis Stone has appeared in several Coles Christmas commercials, seemingly dining with a new "family" every time.

REAL AUSTRALIACurtis & Coles: A welcome reminder of the untouchable Christmas lunch

1hr ago

Gas plan a big worry for regional Australia

OPINIONGas plan a big worry for regional Australia

David Shearman

Feeling lonely, depressed or anxious around the holidays is more common than you think. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTNot feeling so festive? Remember you aren't alone

Kayla Osborne

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Australia's most generous towns revealed

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Victoria's central goldfields want to be recognised as a World Heritage site, to attract investment.

Victoria goldfields bid for World Heritage

10m ago

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet wants the buck passing over healthcare costs to stop.

NSW calls for education funding overhaul

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Small businss activity remains weak despite the end of lockdowns and the booming Black Friday sales.

Lockdowns saw 378,000 lost jobs: ABS

27m ago

The Northern Territory has detected two more cases of COVID-19, both residents of Katherine.

NT records two more COVID-19 cases

Aaron Bunch
28m ago

The NSW Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.

COVID-19 vaccine mandates appeal fails

Greta Stonehouse
30m ago

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said NSW Health is "urgently contacting" around 140 people who attended the party boat cruise (pictured) on Sydney Harbour on the evening of Friday, December 3.

WATCHSydney boat party could be Omicron transmission event after two people test positive

Shivé Prema
32m ago

Scott Morrison now 'suspects' Gladys Berejiklian may not run for the federal seat of Warringah.

Premier defends ICAC amid Liberal attacks

Dominic Giannini
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Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

Man dies following farming accident near Dubbo

Man dies following farming accident near Dubbo

Newsroom
2hrs ago

Sniffer dogs are used to good effect in locating the brown marmorated stinkbug hiding in imported machinery.

Sniffer dog thwarts stink bug import

2hrs ago

New research suggests Viagra might help to prevent Alzheimer's disease. Picture: Shutterstock.

Could Viagra help prevent Alzheimer's disease?

Ellen Phiddian

Take an interest in reading and numbers kids. It will serve you well into the future.

A little life advice for kids who are into cars and their parents

Sam Hollier

HOT STUFF: The seasoning of a cast-iron skillet is the the hard, protective coating formed by heating fats and oil on cast iron. Photo: Shutterstock

How to season a cast iron skillet