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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

Not done yet: Dr Ian Kamerman says we need to decide which protections will be made permanent. Photo: File

VAX THE NATIONMaintain restrictions in face of new variant, rural doctors urge

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?

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

Kayla Osborne

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

Cootamundra in action against Ainslie this year, in the lower tiers of the AFL Canberra competition in which they've played for 18 years. Picture: Kelly Manwaring

Reservations about Coota's Farrer bid

Peter Doherty

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

Super League Salford snap up Tim Lafai

Ian Laybourn

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

Jungle Deuce's last minute poll win

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

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

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

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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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

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

WATCHThe cartoons that would make a sailor blush

B.R. Doherty

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

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

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

At The Q: God of Carnage is a comedy of manners...without the manners. Photo: Jane Duong

The Q celebrates talented artists on our doorstep

Jordan Best

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

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

Where and how older people live is critical to their overall health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With some careful planning, moving house doesn't need to be stressful. Pictures: Shutterstock.

How to take the stress out of moving house

Edel Beattie, The Happy Organiser

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

ROLLING: Wagga MP Joe McGirr, Nationals MLC Wes Fang and Wagga mayor Greg Conkey on the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub's rail siding. Picture: Rex Martinich

Freight hub and new jobs on the rails with major milestone reached

LEADER: Then NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Paul Toole at the Batlow Road and Snowy Mountains Highway intersection in 2020.

Toole welcomed as Deputy Premier after fighting for region's roads

MOB: Mark Braydon with 'Herb' demonstrates sheep handling skills at the Wagga Working Dog Club Auction on Saturday. Picture: Emma Hillier

PHOTOSWorking dogs in demand with top price soaring above last year

CHARGING THROUGH: Tyler Madden splits the Brothers defence on his way to scoring Temora's first try on Sunday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Dragons create buffer in battle for fifth place

TRY TIME: MItch Ivill can't stop Nic Hall from opening the scoring in Young's tight win over Tumut on Saturday. Picture: Courtney Rees

Young ends Tumut's winning run

Courtney Rees

CHARGING AHEAD: Ron Leapai tries to split the Gundagai defence as Tumut proved far too strong for the Tigers at Laurie Daley Oval on Sunday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Tumut dominate Gundagai in rematch

Courtney Rees

Attacker 'is still out there'

Attacker 'is still out there'

Annie Lewis

IN FORM: Hanwood get around Daniel Johnson after his second goal against Henwood Park at Forrest Hill on Sunday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Streak extends to nine as Hanwood power on | Photos

Matt Malone

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

After 17 years in the role, Clover Moore says she still has much to do as Sydney's Lord Mayor.

Sydney Mayor Moore bids to extend stint

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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

Protesters have returned to the streets of Melbourne after the state this week passed pandemic laws.

Vic anti-vax mandate rally draws 10k crowd

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Two Victorian men have been charged with assaulting a bus driver who asked them to wear face masks.

Charges over Vic bus driver bashing

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Dr Peter Brukner, author of A Fat Lot of Good and founder of Defeat Diabetes.

WATCHReversing type 2 diabetes: Dr Peter Brukner's mission to defeat diabetes

A man in his 40s was stabbed at Sydney's Central Station in an alleged domestic violence incident.

Sydney train station stabbing DV-related

Callum Godde

Victoria has hosted more anti-vaccination protests and recorded 1365 new virus cases.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

COMPASSIONATE POOCH: Edwina Colvin and Tilly, winners of the Outstanding Palliative Care Volunteer Award. Picture: Paul Scambler

WATCHDog gone generous! Therapy dog handler wins outstanding palliative care award

Andrew Chounding

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

The Leys family from Woolomin and Warwick.

Rodeo Round Up to return to Tamworth bigger and better than ever

Billy Jupp

Benefits of pasture research on display during field day

Benefits of pasture research on display during field day

Billy Jupp

Award-winner: Clockwise from top left - This impressive view from the rear to the entry of the home reveals the extensive pool and undercover entertainment area. The closer in view of the entry shows the bedroom has an unimpaired view which can be closed off when visitors stay. The living room furnishing blend with the natural salvaged brickwork. An expansive open layout affords ample entertaining space.

New Ballarat build embraces salvaged materials to meld with landscape

Caleb Cluff

CRACKING COLLECTION: L'Occtaine's Petit Gifts range is a great stocking filler. Photo: Supplied

Beautifully presented festive gift ideas

FEAR: The abuse animals experience ranges from neglect to cruelty. Picture: Shutterstock

Animals often suffer too in homes where violence resides

Dr Anne Quain