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Where will you go? All you need is a computer or mobile phone to explore and book your next holiday. Picture: Shutterstock

Where will you go? Find and book your holiday online with Explore

Joanne Crawford

Rising star: Gloucester resident Joshua Gilbert on the family farm at Nabiac. Picture: supplied

MEET THE LOCALSWorimi innovator a rising star in environmental world

Julia Driscoll

NSW Health are working closely with the Commonwealth and other states and territories to rapidly understand the implications of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron.

WATCHNSW records 235 COVID cases as fears grow over new 'variant of concern'

Fleur Connick

The World Health Organisation has designated the Omicron coronavirus variant a "variant of concern".

EXPLAINERExplainer: What we know about the new COVID-19 'variant of concern' Omicron

Australian Associated Press

Boyd Cordner about to score for NSW.

Council should honour our sporting greats

Mick McDonald

Raw Sugar Taree's Shayne Tull.

More Dine and Discover vouchers land in time for summer

Scott Morrison claims Gladys Berejiklian was brought down by a "kangaroo court". Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTSometimes a drizzle turns into a storm

Kayla Osborne

Where will you go? All you need is a computer or mobile phone to explore and book your next holiday. Picture: Shutterstock

Where will you go? Find and book your holiday online with Explore

Joanne Crawford

Rising star: Gloucester resident Joshua Gilbert on the family farm at Nabiac. Picture: supplied

MEET THE LOCALSWorimi innovator a rising star in environmental world

Julia Driscoll

BEST VIDS: Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie takes aim at anti-vaxxers in parliament (left), NSW's oldest smokestacks demolished (top right) and what happens when you meet a cheetah (bottom right).

WATCHVideos of the week: An unlikely icon, meeting cheetahs, mesmerising demolitions

Countries around the world have reacted to new coronavirus variant Omicron, with some shutting borders to southern Africa. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTBorders close as WHO declares another COVID variant of concern

NSW Health are working closely with the Commonwealth and other states and territories to rapidly understand the implications of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron.

WATCHNSW records 235 COVID cases as fears grow over new 'variant of concern'

Scott Morrison claims Gladys Berejiklian was brought down by a "kangaroo court". Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTSometimes a drizzle turns into a storm

Hunter River at Dunolly March 2021

SES warning possible major flooding for Singleton

Photo: File

NSW COVID cases remain above 200 as state outlines easing restrictions

Kim Chappell
Michael Parris

Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTRegressive or progressive? Depends who you ask

Kayla Osborne

New school rules for COVID-19 cases in classrooms from Monday

New school rules for COVID-19 cases in classrooms from Monday

Vaccinated or not: school formals win COVID-19 exemptions

Vaccinated or not: school formals win COVID-19 exemptions

Matt Carr

TOP DOG: Sam and Kristy Sultana with Flying Ricciardo, who has been named Greyhound of the Year for 2020. Picture: GRNSW

OPINIONFlying Ricciardo crowned Greyhound of the Year for 2020

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov
1hr ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to have to beat European champions Italy to get to the World Cup finals.

Italy bar Ronaldo's path to World Cup spot

ECB chief Tom Harrison says cricket has been hit by an earthquake after Azeem Rafiq's testimony.

English cricket unveils anti-racism plans

Jamie Gardner

TOP DOG: Sam and Kristy Sultana with Flying Ricciardo, who has been named Greyhound of the Year for 2020. Picture: GRNSW

OPINIONFlying Ricciardo crowned Greyhound of the Year for 2020

1hr ago

Nineteen golfers have withdrawn from the Joburg Open amid concerns over the new COVID variant.

COVID variant shuts down S African sport

Mark Gleeson

Boyd Cordner about to score for NSW.

Council should honour our sporting greats

Mick McDonald

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

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

Hugh McLeod from Comboyne Culture at the Nabiac Farmers Markets on November 2. Photo: Scott Calvin

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: An events guide for the region

RRA Mid Coast, Emillie Wilde.

Residents reuse, repair and recycle tonnes of waste

Gloucester RSL Sub-branch is holding a Remembrance Day service on Thursday November 11 at the Gloucester Memorial Park clocktower.

WHAT'S ONRemembrance Day: Why we wear a poppy

Hugh McLeod from Comboyne Culture at the Nabiac Farmers Markets on November 2. Photo: Scott Calvin

WHAT'S ONWhat's On: An events guide for the region

MidCoast Council election

WHAT'S ONMeet the candidates in the upcoming council election

Gloucester CWA's November meeting will be held at the hall on Church Street.

WHAT'S ONEvening branch holds AGM

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

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

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

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

Westpac's National Agribusiness Manager, Stephen Hannan.

Helping generations of Australian farmers to grow

Stephen Hannan, National Agribusiness Manager

When it comes to selling property, the more boxes you can tick to match the wish list of buyers, the better placed you will be to sell at a good price.

What makes a property a winner come auction time?

When it comes to selling property, the more boxes you can tick to match the wish list of buyers, the better placed you will be to sell at a good price.

What makes a property a winner come auction time?

Coastal living is now a distant dream for many renters. Picture: Shutterstock

Property wrap: Regional renters suffer, lake listing garners international interest

Coastal living is now a distant dream for many renters. Picture: Shutterstock

Property wrap: Regional renters suffer, lake listing garners international interest

Decluttering before you pack is an important step in a smooth house move. Picture: Shutterstock.

Packing hacks that make moving house a little easier

Edel Beattie, The Happy Organiser

Paddy Coughlan behind the bar at Five Islands Hotel, the pub he bought for $20 million as CEO of an investment group earlier this year. Picture: Robert Peet

'Still undervalued': Why the regional pub boom might just be getting started

Jack Needham

One of the lodges at Aquila, located at 586 Victoria Valley Road, Dunkeld. Picture: Supplied

Off-grid eco lodges in Victoria's Grampians could be your ticket to 'green' tourism boom

Jack Needham

NSW Health are working closely with the Commonwealth and other states and territories to rapidly understand the implications of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron.

WATCHNSW records 235 COVID cases as fears grow over new 'variant of concern'

Genesis Owusu is the first hip hop artist to win Album of the Year at the ARIA Awards. Picture: Supplied

'The weirdo can't be stopped': Genesis Owusu 'validated' by historic ARIA win

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

BEST VIDS: Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie takes aim at anti-vaxxers in parliament (left), NSW's oldest smokestacks demolished (top right) and what happens when you meet a cheetah (bottom right).

WATCHVideos of the week: An unlikely icon, meeting cheetahs, mesmerising demolitions

Rising star: Gloucester resident Joshua Gilbert on the family farm at Nabiac. Picture: supplied

MEET THE LOCALSWorimi innovator a rising star in environmental world

Julia Driscoll

CLEAR: Sweetheart the koala ready to go home after recovering from serious eye disease. Photo: Supplied

WATCHSee the moment a Koala is set free after lifesaving rescue

Compost worms are incredibly beneficial to the soil. Picture: Shutterstock.

WATCHTake a tour of a worm farm at work

Hannah Moloney

The Blakes decide to buy Andy a skydiving trip and Andy jumps out of a plane to finish off the star-studded advertisement. Picture: Tourism Australia.

WATCHHamish and Andy star in ad inspiring Aussies to travel domestically this Christmas

Shivé Prema

TOP DOG: Sam and Kristy Sultana with Flying Ricciardo, who has been named Greyhound of the Year for 2020. Picture: GRNSW

OPINIONFlying Ricciardo crowned Greyhound of the Year for 2020

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov
1hr ago

Greenlight to speed up freight deliveries in wake of COVID delays

OPINIONGreenlight to speed up freight deliveries in wake of COVID delays

Dr Charlie Hargroves

Boyd Cordner about to score for NSW.

Council should honour our sporting greats

Mick McDonald

CHEEKY CHICKS: The February girls. Photos: Sandra Ramsay

Never too old to be calendar girls

Therese Murray

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

Sydney's Warragamba Dam is overflowing and is expected to keep spilling water for up to a week.

Evacuations ordered in NSW flooding

Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced new restrictions on people who have been in southern Africa.

Australia shuts border to southern Africa

Travellers who have returned from southern Africa are being urged to isolate and test for COVID-19.

NSW tightens travel controls for Omicron

Police are searching for a delivery van after it was stolen during a robbery in Sydney's Carlingford

Delivery van, 70 parcels stolen in Sydney

Australia is now 86.55 per cent fully vaccinated for everyone aged 16 or over.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Australia has sent Australian Federal Police officers to the Solomons to help with stability.

Australian help well received in Solomons

The committee representing trainee psychiatrists has declared it has no confidence in the board of the RANZCP. Picture: Shutterstock

Future psychiatrists resign from RANZCP in protest

Finn McHugh

World chess champion Magnus Carlsen. Picture: Shutterstock

Greatest chess player ever? There's no doubt it's Carlsen

James Buckley

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

The last meeting at the Wallabadah Jockey Club was on New Year's Day 2019 after the club opted to no longer host thoroughbred meetings. Photo: Gareth Gardner

North West country racing institution runs its final race

Billy Jupp

Local flooding near Orange on Friday evening.

Flood, rain update

Andrew Norris

HOMELY FEEL: Blockheads Hayden and Sara Vale chose concrete and timber to feature throughout their multi-storey home. This presents a balanced, yet luxurious feel as it incorporates flooring, joinery, furnishings and accents. Photos: supplied by the Vales.

Shack to chic in five stunning storeys

Vickii Byram

SWEPT: Taylor Swift's face framing hairstyles usually include a fringe. Illustration: Shutterstock

Famous hairstyles to copy this summer

Fitness doesn't have to stop as you get older. There are plenty of senior fitness junkies keeping fit and pushing themselves to great heights. Picture: Shutterstock.

WELLNESSFitness after fifty has never looked so inspiring

Wellness with Amy Cooper