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NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

Kayla Osborne

ELEGANT: Ellie Martin of Irrawang High School did dance as one of her HSC subjects this year. Picture: Supplied

OUR PEOPLECurtains close on HSC exams

NSW confirmed four international arrivals who tested positive for COVID-19 have the Omicron variant.

No deaths as NSW cases surge past 300 in Friday update

Matt Carr

SKIN CHECK: Dr Anna Brummitt, Plexr Plus technician Harry Brummitt and Dr Paul Bilokopytov at the opening of their new skin cancer clinic in Ferodale Road, Medowie.

OUR BUSINESSSkin cancer check could save your life

Charlie Elias

BEYOND FLIGHTS: The latest Omicron case has no links to overseas travel, NSW Health believes.

Seven cases in Hunter as student with 'no travel link' contracts Omicron

Matt Carr

POPULAR VOTE: Pictured left is mayoral candidate Leah Anderson and right is incumbent mayor Ryan Palmer who is seeking re-election. Pictures: Supplied

NSW COUNCIL ELECTIONSPort Stephens, meet your mayoral candidates

Port Stephens, meet your councillor candidates

NSW COUNCIL ELECTIONSPort Stephens, meet your councillor candidates

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

Kayla Osborne

ELEGANT: Ellie Martin of Irrawang High School did dance as one of her HSC subjects this year. Picture: Supplied

OUR PEOPLECurtains close on HSC exams

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

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

DIGESTKeep calm and carry... omicron?

BEYOND FLIGHTS: The latest Omicron case has no links to overseas travel, NSW Health believes.

Seven cases in Hunter as student with 'no travel link' contracts Omicron

NSW confirmed four international arrivals who tested positive for COVID-19 have the Omicron variant.

No deaths as NSW cases surge past 300 in Friday update

Liberal Member for Pearce Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTGrey skies bring all kinds of storms

Downward case trend, but Hunter testing rates a cause for concern

UPDATEDDownward case trend, but Hunter testing rates a cause for concern

Matt Carr

No deaths in NSW as state's COVID cases jump again

No deaths in NSW as state's COVID cases jump again

Matt Carr

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

DIGESTSocial media giants taken to task

Kayla Osborne

No new deaths as 251 COVID cases recorded

No new deaths as 251 COVID cases recorded

Sage Swinton

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
36m ago

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

Super League Salford snap up Tim Lafai

Ian Laybourn

WINNER: Putting a vote in for Jungle Deuce was a lucky move for Cath Barrett, a local from Forbes. Picture: SUSAN HERBERT.

OPINIONUp-and-coming young trainers keep showing their mettle

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov

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

Jungle Deuce's last minute poll win

36m ago

Patty Mills holds up an Olympic bronze medal that means so much to Australia's men's basketballers.

Boomers star Mills wins The Don Award

IN ACTION: Medowie's Kyle Barnes sparring in the gym.

Stepping into the ring for charity

Charlie Elias

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

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

HERE FOR YOU: Port Stephens Envoy Howard Koutnik and, right, Salvation Army Raymond Terrace pastors Joel and Yolande Soper.

Help the Salvos help our community

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

IN THE SPIRIT: Port Stephens Council electrician Jamie Kemp with Raymond Terrace arborist Dwayne Hopper after installing the Christmas lights in the Old Rectory's Norfolk pint tree on Wednesday, November 24. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

OUR PLACESCountdown to Carols Under the Christmas Tree | photos, video

Ellie-Marie Watts

'TIS THE SEASON: Hope UC Anna Bay pastor Chris Klum at the Fly Point park stage where Carols at the Bay will make a return on Sunday, December 12. Performances will kick off at 5.30pm. Pictures: Ellie-Marie Watts

Green light for Nelson Bay's Christmas carols in the park

Ellie-Marie Watts

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

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

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

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

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

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

New home owner Rebekah Stanley had to make some lifestyle changes in order to achieve her ownership dreams. Picture: Supplied

Looking to buy a regional home? Here's how long it will take you to save a deposit

New home owner Rebekah Stanley had to make some lifestyle changes in order to achieve her ownership dreams. Picture: Supplied

Looking to buy a regional home? Here's how long it will take you to save a deposit

Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker's new Byron Bay digs has two decks with extensive views. Picture: Supplied

The Block's Elyse Knowles, Josh Barker buy again in Byron Bay

Jack Needham

8 Deer Lane, Raymond Terrace. Pictures: SUPPLIED.

The complete family package

Perfect holiday spot

Perfect holiday spot

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

TEAM: Pat Pepper, Tom Fehily, Kay Baguley and Bruce Baguley from Tomaree Bridge Club.

Year ends in flurry of activity

A scene from the sustainability documentary 2040, directed and starring Damon Gameau.

Film showing in Bay focuses on bright side of climate change

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

COMMITTED: Newly elected president of St Vincent de Paul Nelson Bay Conference Julie Carey with longtime volunteers Dodd Norris (left) and Wal Harris.

'No one needs to suffer in silence': Vinnies

Charlie Elias

REUNITED: Port Stephens Parkinson's Support Group's Carers Coffee Club at Bay Hut Cafe.

Parkinson's support group in action

Zendaya as Chani and Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune. Picture: Warner Brothers

REVIEWA dazzling epic crammed with star power

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'Monty Colo', a koala with chlamydia rescued from Upper Colo north-west of Sydney, explores his new home with carer Morgan Philpott at the WIRES koala rehabilitation centre in Richmond on December 3, 2021. Picture: Saffron Howden

WATCHMountains koalas get their own hospital

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said he is waiting for test results for two more students at Regents Park Christian School in south west Sydney during a press conference on Friday.

WATCHTwo more students being tested for Omicron after positive case in NSW

Pilot Nathan Parker (left), Dr Dinesh Palipana (middle) and conservationists William and Daniel Clarke (right) explained the importance of International Day of People with Disability.

WATCHIt's the International Day of People with Disability: Aussies explain its importance

FOCUS: Revelle Balmain

WATCHRevelle Balmain strike force arrests five in alleged syndicate

Matt Carr

WATCHHow to prune a young fruit tree

Hannah Moloney

Downward case trend, but Hunter testing rates a cause for concern

UPDATEDDownward case trend, but Hunter testing rates a cause for concern

Matt Carr

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

WATCHThe cartoons that would make a sailor blush

B.R. Doherty

NEED HELP?: You can donate to or requests assistance from the Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal.

Letters to the Editor: December 2

GO LOCAL: Andrew Higley has echoed calls for manufacturing of NSW's ferries, trains and light rail, among other industries, to return to Australia.

Letters to the Editor: November 25

STRATEGY: Local government election platforms need to be about more than potholes, according to Peter Clough.

Letters to the Editor

NEED HELP?: You can donate to or requests assistance from the Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal.

Letters to the Editor: December 2

BASICS: Roads and maintenance should be a priority of any council, according to Margaret Wilkinson.

Letters to the Editor: November 11

IN DEPTH: The issue of whether or not the grey nurse shark is threatened or not remains a topic of debate among recreational fishers.

Letters to the Editor: November 4

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

BHP did not "reasonably consult" staff over a vaccine mandate at its Mt Arthur mine, the FWC says.

NSW mine's jab mandate 'not reasonable'

2hrs ago

An unvaccinated woman from Binjari community has become the NT's first COVID-19 fatality.

NT records first COVID-19 death

Labor leader Anthony Albanese and climate and energy spokesman Chris Bowen unveiled the party's "Powering Australia" plan. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Battlelines set for climate fight after Labor unveils long-awaited plan

Paul Kelly says there's no evidence an earlier booster dose will increase protection against Omicron

COVID-19 boosters won't be brought forward

Queensland businesses want more information about an upcoming vaccine mandate for venues.

Qld records new virus case in Brisbane

Laine Clark and Marty Silk

The ACT has recorded among its lowest daily case numbers since August.

ACT records first Omicron virus case

Andrew Brown

Young recruits in their first year have the highest suicide rates in the defence services.

Many recruits 'not suitable', inquiry told

Deborah Cornwall

NSW's latest Omicron infection appears to be locally acquired, Health Minister Brad Hazzard says.

Omicron cluster increases at NSW school

Tiffanie Turnbull and Jack Gramenz

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

A Charleville boy who now calls Brisbane home, Sam Capewell made the unusual switch from being a chippy to a wedding celebrant, and he wouldn't have it any other way. Photo: Lindy Hick Photography

Bucking the 'I do' traditions

Hayley Kennedy

Water on the road at Wertago west of White Cliffs. The station has had nearly 80mm for the month. November totals have been astonishing for many areas of the Western Division, breaking many records and ending the drought in many southern parts. Photo courtesy Stuart Anesbury.

Mitchell grass, stock choices in western glee

John Ellicott

The rotator cuff is a crucial joint in the shoulder that is often injured. Picture: Shutterstock.

Researchers look to new repair processes for shoulder joint

Ellen Phiddian

EVs right now have three major problems: they are very expensive; they have a relatively short range; and Australia is short of high-speed charging stations.

ADVICEDoing the sums for an eco-friendly, electric-vehicle future

Noel Whittaker

Why do we enjoy binge-watching shows?

Why do we enjoy binge-watching shows?

Deborah Devis