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Blacksmiths gathering suspected as origin of Newcastle, Hunter lockdown

LIVEAs it happens: supermarkets, testing clinics swamped ahead of 5pm lockdown

Matt Carr

Premier Gladys Berejiklian expects the NSW daily COVID case tally to pass 100 on Monday.

FREEOne-week lockdown for Newcastle, Hunter from 5pm on Thursday

Matt Carr

University of Newcastle confirms COVID-19 case on Callaghan campus

University of Newcastle confirms COVID-19 case on Callaghan campus

Helen Gregory

TESTING TIME: The queue at the University of Newcastle's testing clinic at 7.40am on Thursday. Picture: Simone De Peak

Maitland school, Glendale Target alerts as Hunter school students test positive to COVID-19

Matt Carr

SNAP: Hunter in lockdown

SNAP: Hunter in lockdown

Gabriel Fowler
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The testing clinic at the University of Newcastle. Picture: Simone De Peak

Hunter residents wait in long queues for COVID-19 testing

Helen Gregory
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Dr Gaye Nicholls with the rare Craftsman settee and matching chairs she found at a clearance sale in White Cliffs in far western NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopolous

Outback postie Gaye's glittering jewel in the desert

John Hanscombe
Tom Melville
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'Move quickly': Shift to online learning amid Hunter outbreak, teachers say

'Move quickly': Shift to online learning amid Hunter outbreak, teachers say

Helen Gregory

Hats off to Chief, Mollyjane and a great cause

'Replaced in full': PM says Pfizer jabs coming back to Newcastle

MUSICMusic news: Miller Roberts breaks her Bad Habit

COMMENTMinister, real COVID risks beyond Sydney deserve focus

Blacksmiths gathering suspected as origin of Newcastle, Hunter lockdown

LIVEAs it happens: supermarkets, testing clinics swamped ahead of 5pm lockdown

'Replaced in full': PM says Pfizer jabs coming back to Newcastle

'Replaced in full': PM says Pfizer jabs coming back to Newcastle

GET TESTED: Novocastrians heed the call to get tested 'immediately' at the Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay Covid-19 testing site. Picture: Simone De Peak

'We have to hunt the virus down': Hunter on high alert after COVID scare

Olympic gold medalist Emily Seebohm (pictured) has shown off the rooms, food and COVID-safe protocols at the Howard Springs quarantine facility after returning from the Tokyo Games.

WATCHTake a tour inside Darwin's quarantine facility with an Aussie Olympian

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Minister, real COVID risks beyond Sydney deserve focus

COMMENTMinister, real COVID risks beyond Sydney deserve focus

The testing clinic at the University of Newcastle. Picture: Simone De Peak

Hunter residents wait in long queues for COVID-19 testing

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SNAP: Hunter in lockdown

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Hunter residents wait in long queues for COVID-19 testing

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Olympic hockey finalist backed by Newcastle club

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FREEOne-week lockdown for Newcastle, Hunter from 5pm on Thursday

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University of Newcastle confirms COVID-19 case on Callaghan campus

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LIVEAs it happens: supermarkets, testing clinics swamped ahead of 5pm lockdown

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Canned goods group SPC will ban unvaccinated workers from its premises from end-November.

SPC to ban unvaccinated workers from sites

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Australia's Patty Mills, left, and Matthew Dellavedova (8) celebrate a score against Argentina during a men's basketball quarterfinal. Photo: AP Photo/Eric Gay

How you can watch the Boomers, Matildas, Kookaburras in action today

Five new cases of COVID-19 in NSW have been found in Newcastle and nine on the Central Coast .

Hunter lockdown, source linked to Sydney

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Case of COVID-19 diagnosed in Tasmania

Case of COVID-19 diagnosed in Tasmania

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SA has lifted some COVID-19 restrictions after bringing a cluster of cases under control.

SA eases western Victoria travel rules

Tim Dornin
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Domenic Perre's lawyer says investigators had "tunnel vision" in pursuing him over the NCA bombing.

Police had 'tunnel vision' in NCA case

Tim Dornin
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'Replaced in full': PM says Pfizer jabs coming back to the regions

'Replaced in full': PM says Pfizer jabs coming back to the regions

Matthew Kelly
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Indigenous communities need a customised approach to vaccination.

Indigenous jab rates lag behind the nation

Matt Coughlan
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FULL STRIDE: Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce (second from left) makes a much-awaited return for the Knights against the Broncos. Picture: AAP

Knights follow lead of Olympic swimmers in dealing with short turnaround for Broncos battle

OPPORTUNITY: Knights hooker Chris Randall. Picture: AAP

Coach confident 'competitor' will get job done against Broncos

FAN FAVOURITE: Josh King interacts with supporters after the Knights' match against the Warriors in June at McDonald Jones Stadium. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Knights prop Josh King finding perspective and purpose on and off the field

BACK: Mitchell Pearce against the Warriors at McDonald Jones Stadium in June in one of only six games he's played this year. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Mitchell Pearce back and keen to help in NRL finals race

Kalyn Ponga stepping up as Knights skipper for rested Jayden Brailey

Kalyn Ponga stepping up as Knights skipper for rested Jayden Brailey

Craig Kerry

IN: Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce is set to return from a hamstring injury. Picture: AAP

Pearce returns adds to Knights belief for battle against Broncos

James Gardiner

CENTRE STAGE: Bradman Best made a stunning return for the Knights in the 34-24 win over Canberra on Sunday. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Footy-starved Best not fazed by short turnaround for Broncos

James Gardiner

Jacob Saifiti takes some stopping against the Raiders.

How the Knights plan to handle their four-day turnaround before Broncos clash

Barry Toohey

FINAL: Kookaburras defender Matt Dawson at the Tokyo Olympics. Picture: AP Photo/John Locher

Olympic hockey finalist backed by Newcastle club

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AIR TIME: Newcastle's Poppy Starr Olsen during women's park skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. Picture: Sipa USA

Olsen 'absolutely thrilled' with Games debut

FIT AGAIN: Nathan Ross returned for the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs on Sunday in reserves and first grade. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Fit Ross Dog is hungry for more footy next season

ELIGIBLE: Former Hunter Wildfire Charles Fielder will be available to play for Nelson Bay in the finals series if the Gropers qualify. Picture: Stewart Hazell

Clubs get clarity on Wildfires' availability

SUCCESSFUL MERGER: The Northern Hawks are an amalgamation of the Nelson Bay Sharks and Newcastle Hawks. Picture: Supplied

Northern Hawks set to soar into first grade

Josh Leeson

ON THE CHARGE: Hamilton centre Bill Clay crashes into a Nelson Bay tackler in the Hawks' win on Saturday. Picture: Stewart Hazell

Clay wins over coach to take centre stage for Hamilton

James Gardiner

MOMENT IN THE SUN: Mat Belcher and Will Ryan received Olympic gold medals in Tokyo on Wednesday. Picture: AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

Ryan achieves 'unreachable' childhood dream

Josh Callinan

FULL STRIDE: Knights halfback Mitchell Pearce (second from left) makes a much-awaited return for the Knights against the Broncos. Picture: AAP

Knights follow lead of Olympic swimmers in dealing with short turnaround for Broncos battle

James Gardiner

SNAP: Hunter in lockdown

SNAP: Hunter in lockdown

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The testing clinic at the University of Newcastle. Picture: Simone De Peak

Hunter residents wait in long queues for COVID-19 testing

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Photo: Fiile

Hunter Valley joins lockdown as five deaths, 262 COVID cases recorded in NSW

Premier Gladys Berejiklian expects the NSW daily COVID case tally to pass 100 on Monday.

FREEOne-week lockdown for Newcastle, Hunter from 5pm on Thursday

University of Newcastle confirms COVID-19 case on Callaghan campus

University of Newcastle confirms COVID-19 case on Callaghan campus

Helen Gregory

Blacksmiths gathering suspected as origin of Newcastle, Hunter lockdown

LIVEAs it happens: supermarkets, testing clinics swamped ahead of 5pm lockdown

Matt Carr

'Replaced in full': PM says Pfizer jabs coming back to Newcastle

'Replaced in full': PM says Pfizer jabs coming back to Newcastle

Matthew Kelly

TESTING TIME: The queue at the University of Newcastle's testing clinic at 7.40am on Thursday. Picture: Simone De Peak

Maitland school, Glendale Target alerts as Hunter school students test positive to COVID-19

Matt Carr

Tom Green (r) and Jean van der Westhuyzen have won gold in Olympic K2 1000 final.

Aussie kayakers win gold in K2 sprint

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Tom Green (r) and Jean van der Westhuyzen have won gold in Olympic K2 1000 final.

Aussie kayakers win gold in K2 sprint

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Mariafe Artacho Del Solar and Taliqua Clancy are on the cusp of history. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day 13: Beach volleyballers into gold medal game; Boomers face USA

Mariafe Artacho Del Solar and Taliqua Clancy are on the cusp of history. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day 13: Beach volleyballers into gold medal game; Boomers face USA

Nicola McDermott was all smiles after booking her spot in the Olympic women's high jump final.

McDermott, Patterson into high jump final

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Nicola McDermott was all smiles after booking her spot in the Olympic women's high jump final.

McDermott, Patterson into high jump final

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Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

TIGHT MARKET: The cost of renting houses and units in Orange has risen significantly in the past year. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Unit rent values soar by 16 per cent, houses up 13 per cent in this regional city

TIGHT MARKET: The cost of renting houses and units in Orange has risen significantly in the past year. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

Unit rent values soar by 16 per cent, houses up 13 per cent in this regional city

SEE YA: The movement of people from city to country has seen regional houses snapped up and pressure to quickly build more estates.

Thousands are still abandoning the cities for the country

SEE YA: The movement of people from city to country has seen regional houses snapped up and pressure to quickly build more estates.

Thousands are still abandoning the cities for the country

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

Review to shed light on strained regional telecommunications network

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: D'Arcy Spiller once worked behind the scenes now she's one of Mushroom's emerging talents.

D'Arcy Spiller is full of surprises and Wolf Blood

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The landscape inspires her: "I'm really focussing here because I know how special it is," Belynda Henry says of her home in the Dooralong Valley.

Inspired by country life, she makes art that sells in New York and LA

BACK ON TRACK: Alana Becker with her label Desvalido's scrunchies and underwear lines. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Silky smooth COVID pivot tied together by scrunchies

ALONG THE HARBOUR: Norfolk Island pines along Wharf next to Newcastle Harbour. Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

HAVE YOUR SAYWhy Newcastle's Norfolk Pine trees need to go

NEW FOCUS: Newcastle indie-folk artist Miller Roberts, aka Millie Robertson, has created a more intimate sound on her forthcoming second EP. Picture: Nathan Robertson

MUSICMusic news: Miller Roberts breaks her Bad Habit

Josh Leeson

WARM WELCOME: Nathan Pepper with acai bowl "artists" Immy Stock, Elsa Schnyder and Hannah Wright at WIA Store, Cooks Hill. Picture: Simone De Peak

WIA Store rebrand a fresh start for Newcastle's Pepper brothers

Lisa Rockman

THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: The Helé family has rebranded Hunter Valley Resort, Matilda Bay Brewhouse and the Adventure Centre as Hunter Farm.

Food Bites: New chapter for Helé family in Hunter Valley

Lisa Rockman

To the future: Newcastle Museum director Julie Baird celebrates the venue's 10th birthday with plantings. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Newcastle Museum celebrates 10 years of great stories at Honeysuckle

Jim Kellar

MORE THAN A CORRIDOR: Saretta Fielding's work Yarns Parai: Stories on Country 2020 (Detail).

OPINIONHow a freight rail bypass plan revealed stories of Hunter country

MORE THAN A CORRIDOR: Saretta Fielding's work Yarns Parai: Stories on Country 2020 (Detail).

OPINIONHow a freight rail bypass plan revealed stories of Hunter country

Victoria's Secret angels go on the list of Playboy bunnies, Benny Hill and other stuff we don't need

OPINIONVictoria's Secret angels go on the list of Playboy bunnies, Benny Hill and other stuff we don't need

Victoria's Secret angels go on the list of Playboy bunnies, Benny Hill and other stuff we don't need

OPINIONVictoria's Secret angels go on the list of Playboy bunnies, Benny Hill and other stuff we don't need

Going for gold

OPINIONGoing for gold

Going for gold

OPINIONGoing for gold

Minister, real COVID risks beyond Sydney deserve focus

COMMENTMinister, real COVID risks beyond Sydney deserve focus

EDITORIAL

Perm, Greater merger a win if members can bank on promises

HAVE YOUR SAYPerm, Greater merger a win if members can bank on promises

EDITORIAL

Blame game misses point of Hunter's fury over COVID vaccine grab

COMMENTBlame game misses point of Hunter's fury over COVID vaccine grab

EDITORIAL

Surely pharmacies deserve more of a shot

HAVE YOUR SAYSurely pharmacies deserve more of a shot: letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

THE WRITE STUFF: Former prime minister Julia Gillard featured at an out-of-festival event in February.

HAVE YOUR SAYDon't just write off what the arts contribute

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Demand for regional housing has increased since the pandemic struck. Photo: Sylvia Liber

People are leaving capital cities at record rates, but where are they going?

Jack Needham

Newcastle median house price passes $750,000

Newcastle median house price passes $750,000

Sage Swinton

Data firm CoreLogic said that regional price growth was 'normalising'. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Key regions still outpacing city price growth, but signs point to slowdown

Jack Needham

Demand for regional housing has increased since the pandemic struck. Photo: Sylvia Liber

People are leaving capital cities at record rates, but where are they going?

Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

Jack Needham

COASTAL COUNTRY: Warialda can be found on an acreage near Bungwahl. Each room has an amazing view of the bush. Picture: Good Thanks Media

PHOTOSA hidden gem near Seal Rocks offers the luxurious best of the bush and beach

Lisa Cugnetto

First Constable Harley Trickey of Victoria Police doing his Shakira style dance moves in Yarrawonga.

WATCHCop's 'Shakira hips' go viral online and make drivers grin

SNAP: Hunter in lockdown

SNAP: Hunter in lockdown

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Olympic gold medalist Emily Seebohm (pictured) has shown off the rooms, food and COVID-safe protocols at the Howard Springs quarantine facility after returning from the Tokyo Games.

WATCHTake a tour inside Darwin's quarantine facility with an Aussie Olympian

1hr ago

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: D'Arcy Spiller once worked behind the scenes now she's one of Mushroom's emerging talents.

D'Arcy Spiller is full of surprises and Wolf Blood

1hr ago

The testing clinic at the University of Newcastle. Picture: Simone De Peak

Hunter residents wait in long queues for COVID-19 testing

Helen Gregory
1hr ago

Dr Gaye Nicholls with the rare Craftsman settee and matching chairs she found at a clearance sale in White Cliffs in far western NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopolous

Outback postie Gaye's glittering jewel in the desert

John Hanscombe
Tom Melville
2hrs ago

University of Newcastle confirms COVID-19 case on Callaghan campus

University of Newcastle confirms COVID-19 case on Callaghan campus

Helen Gregory

Scared: Shannon Bailey had his Pfizer jabs cancelled at the Belmont hub. He's scared that the virus could be in the Hunter. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

A frightening virus for the unvaccinated

Damon Cronshaw

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Health check: Protect your skin from the harshness of winter

Health check: Protect your skin from the harshness of winter

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Having a mobile vet visit your home creates a better experience for you, your pet and the vet.

Special vet care for your pet delivered to your door

Today's solar lights are long-lasting and more powerful than ever with some commercial grade lights illuminating for up to five nights on a single charge. Picture: Supplied.

Solar lighting: Everything you need to know to harness the sun for your home

Shift online: Once customers see the benefits of buying online they are staying as regular customers. Picture: Supplied

Customers seeking discretion and service continue to embrace booming online retailers

Fit for life: Josh Bailey (right) and Adam Dickson.

Helping hands: Local physio on mission to support people to live their best life

Challenging friends or family to a game of 3v3 basketball can get you moving and also into the Olympic spirit. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Tap into Olympic movement to stay active

Renee Valentine

Bernie Curran holding applications from students for Evatt House in 1990. Picture: John Herbert

'We've lost a statesman and a gentleman': Bernie Curran remembered

Scott Bevan

CREATIVE: Joss Woodyard with his creation, Dagon, which is scheduled to be exhibited at LEGO House in Denmark, along with other brick builds he has designed and are on display in his study. Pictures: Jonathan Carroll

PHOTOSFrom Waratah to LEGO House

Scott Bevan

Challenging friends or family to a game of 3v3 basketball can get you moving and also into the Olympic spirit. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Tap into Olympic movement to stay active

CLOTHES: Dress For Success operations manager Shari Bonnette with Pauline Sellers and Jason Fox from the Samaritans. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Local charities pitch in for prison program

Sage Swinton

Jerry Schwartz at the former Newcastle Post Office on Friday. Picture: Max Mason Hubers.

EXCLUSIVERenovator's delight - take a look inside the former Newcastle post office

Matthew Kelly

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Dr Gaye Nicholls with the rare Craftsman settee and matching chairs she found at a clearance sale in White Cliffs in far western NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopolous

Outback postie Gaye's glittering jewel in the desert

John Hanscombe
Tom Melville
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ALMOST THERE: The Hume Dam is now at 80 per cent capacity and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority is confident it will fill this year. It spilled in September 2016.

Hume Dam pre-release likely

Andrew Miller
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"Pest problem is bigger than people think"

"Pest problem is bigger than people think"

Samantha Townsend
2hrs ago

Dr Gaye Nicholls with the rare Craftsman settee and matching chairs she found at a clearance sale in White Cliffs in far western NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopolous

Outback postie Gaye's glittering jewel in the desert

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Greg Rogers, Yarto, says June rain has set up the Ivanhoe area for a great spring. Photo by Helen Rogers.

Rain needed in western parts as central areas 'boggy'

John Ellicott

DNA flock profile biggest tool in your genetic toolbox

Stephen Burns