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Looking for answers: Tighes Hill resident Jonathon Love with some of the dead fish. Picture: Peter Lorimer

Dead in the water: lack of oxygen blamed for Throsby Creek fish kill

Big waves no day at the beach despite tsunami risk fading

Big waves no day at the beach despite tsunami risk fading

SIGN OF THE TIME: The Burwood Inn earlier this month.

HAVE YOUR SAYLETTERS: Why we shouldn't avoid pubs like plague

INJURY: Jayden Brailey

Next man up as Knights lose hooker Jayden Brailey to injury

Project: The diocese said Maitland City Council processed the development application last week.

New chapel proposed for Chisholm schools

FICTION FINALIST: The author took inspiration from this Marina Neil photo

Silently, On Webbed Feet: a short story by George Chambers

The show goes on, helped by federal money

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Millions more to fight weeds and pests

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New papal envoy to Australia announced

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WA on edge as Omicron cases circulate

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Baby fighting for life after NSW car crash

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Knights in no rush to sign Jayden Brailey replacement

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A poorly ventilated nightclub with singing and dancing without masks in close quarters is an easy way for COVID to transmit. Photo: File

Here's where (and how) you are most likely to catch COVID: new study

Elwin Bell Jr says COVID-19 has been a real "kick in the guts" to travelling families like his own.

The show goes on, helped by federal money

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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, his partner Vikki Campion and sons Sebastian and Thomas. Photo: Supplied

Barnaby Joyce, Vikki Campion engaged

Feral pigs are among the worst offenders in $800m worth of animal damage to Australia's agriculture.

Millions more to fight weeds and pests

Pope Francis has appointed American Archbishop Charles Balvo as his new papal envoy in Australia.

New papal envoy to Australia announced

Face masks are again being mandated in Perth and the Peel region after a rise in local COVID cases.

WA on edge as Omicron cases circulate

Michael Ramsey

A baby boy is fighting for life after being injured in a car crash along with two women in NSW.

Baby fighting for life after NSW car crash

Tiffanie Turnbull

"There are signs of a plateauing" in COVID-19 infection numbers, Greg Hunt says.

Debate rages over Omicron peak evidence

Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown

Port Stephens council will trial 'softer approaches' instead of culling deer

Port Stephens council will trial 'softer approaches' instead of culling deer

Chichester's cascading wall of water

Chichester's cascading wall of water

Concerned: MP Mark Pearson said deer were peaceful creatures. A 2019 law change means deer are now classified as pests and controlling them is a legal requirement.

Port Stephens Council urged to reconsider deer cull

CROWD: Spectators watch the 2019 Supercars event from the United Service Club on Watt Street. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Supercars going ahead as planned despite omicron outbreak

Mayor Kay Fraser and new deputy mayor Jason Pauling.

New Lake deputy raises concerns over councillor vacancy policy

Sage Swinton

Singleton Council general manager Jason Linnane.

WATCHIsolation could mean reduced council services at Singleton

The Lake Mac Ferry officially launched its passenger timetable on Saturday. Picture: Simone De Peak

WHAT'S ONLake Mac Ferry sets sail into the new year

SIMON McCARTHY

Photos and fireworks from New Year's Eve in Newcastle

WATCHPhotos and fireworks from New Year's Eve in Newcastle

Simon McCarthy

CHANCE: Chris Randall

Knights in no rush to sign Jayden Brailey replacement

CHANCE: Chris Randall

Knights in no rush to sign Jayden Brailey replacement

INJURY: Jayden Brailey

Next man up as Knights lose hooker Jayden Brailey to injury

INJURY: Jayden Brailey

Next man up as Knights lose hooker Jayden Brailey to injury

Starford To'a

To'a leaves Knights for NRL rival ahead of 2022 season

Starford To'a

To'a leaves Knights for NRL rival ahead of 2022 season

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CHANCE: Chris Randall

Knights in no rush to sign Jayden Brailey replacement

Darryl McLellan

McLellan, Jones nab daily doubles at Muswellbrook

SICK AND TIRED: The majority of the Newcaste Jets squad have contracted COVID. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Newcastle Jets hit for six by another postponement

SILVERWARE: Oscar Gilson at Newcastle Golf Club on Sunday. Picture: Supplied

Gilson lands maiden district title on home course

DETERRENT: Howard Kotton believes slow over rates could be avoided if offending captains received suspensions. Australia's Pat Cummins and England's Joe Root are pictured during the first Test. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Suspend Test skippers for poor over rates

Howard Kotton

STRIKE FORCE: Jets midfielder Elizabeth Eddy came up with an equaliser as Newcastle drew 1-1 with Perth Glory at No.2 Sportsground on Sunday night. It was their first game in over three weeks. Picture: Getty Images

Newcastle Jets approach crucial period after taking point on return

Renee Valentine

Rudy Gobert returned from his second bout of COVID-19 to help Utah beat Denver in the NBA.

Gobert returns to lift Jazz from NBA slump

Michael Formosa

Formosa hopes history repeats in Golden Guitar final

Josh Callinan

Boost: NSW chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant.

Another Hunter COVID death as boosters prove 'vital' in Omicron fight

Photo: File

WATCHNSW records 29,504 new COVID cases, 17 deaths

Children aged between five and 11 can now be vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

How to prepare your autistic child for COVID vaccinations and tests

Supermarket shelves are beginning to empty across the country as the Omicron variant strikes. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERHow supply chains break and why we're seeing shortages

'FOR THE CHILDREN': Thousands turned out to protest against COVID-19 vaccinations for children in Newcastle on Saturday. Picture: Peter Lorimer.

'For the children': Thousands rally in Newcastle against COVID vaccines for kids

SAM RIGNEY

Two deaths in Hunter New England Local Health District over weekend

Two deaths in Hunter New England Local Health District over weekend

HNEH has stopped daily updates of new COVID cases. Picture: Marina Neil

One new death in district as Hunter New England stop daily local case update

Ethan Hamilton

The lingering effects of COVID explained, months down the track

The lingering effects of COVID explained, months down the track

Natalie Croxon

BRILLIANT DISGUISE: With bright palette in hand, Bec Murray works some possum magic in Mayfield. Pictures: Marina Neil

WHAT'S ONMayfield streets a beautiful work in progress for artist

Austin Gothic: Herald contributing writer Alex Morris and her friend Ivey.

From Australia to America: On the loose in Texas

HANDS FULL: Ben Richardson outside Autumn Rooms Coffee Bar in Mitchell Street, Stockton. Pictures: Marina Neil

WHAT'S ONAnother suburb falls for taste of Autumn

TOUGH: The Family Hotel's Dylan Oakes said it was demoralising to see videos of the Hillsong event. Picture: Marina Neil

Hillsong event 'demoralising, hurtful and just blatantly rude'

Police won't fine Hillsong for summercamp event

SUBSCRIBERPolice won't fine Hillsong for summercamp event

Sage Swinton and Nick Bielby

Don't get disheartened by empty supermarket shelves. Picture: Shutterstock

What to cook when the supermarket shelves are empty

Karen Hardy

And Just Like That ... is akin to a weird form of torture. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd Just Like That ... fails the rat test

B.R. Doherty

Good Times: Concert goers at the front of the stage, Groovin The Moo in 2019 at Maitland. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Don't give up: festivals are coming back

JADE LAZAREVIC

Compounding failures compromise us all

Compounding failures compromise us all

Compounding failures compromise us all

Compounding failures compromise us all

Roger over out

OPINIONRoger over out

Roger over out

OPINIONRoger over out

Hole lot of aggravation at the doggy day spa

OPINIONHole lot of aggravation at the doggy day spa

Hole lot of aggravation at the doggy day spa

OPINIONHole lot of aggravation at the doggy day spa

One of the Glenrock scenes posted online.

COMMENTCOVID quandry: Hillsong parties on eased restrictions, while hospital cases and deaths soar

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GENOMIC SEQUENCING: NSW Health says Omicron accounts for 93 per cent of NSW cases tested since December 14. Picture: WHO

COMMENTNational Cabinet says omicron response a balance between health and economics

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Bare shelves are increasingly common.

COMMENTAll eyes on today's National Cabinet meeting as COVID situation spirals

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SIGN OF THE TIME: The Burwood Inn earlier this month.

HAVE YOUR SAYLETTERS: Why we shouldn't avoid pubs like plague

Letters to the editor

LETTERS: Too many speed humps for race to proceed

HAVE YOUR SAYLETTERS: Too many speed humps for race to proceed

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Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

Charlie Fittler developed his love of country music growing up on the family property near Armidale.

LISTENYoung country singer has an old-school country sound

Charlie Fittler developed his love of country music growing up on the family property near Armidale.

LISTENYoung country singer has an old-school country sound

Lyn Bowtell is regarded as an inspiration and mentor to younger members of the country music "family".

LISTENRetro album puts Bowtell in a happy place

Lyn Bowtell is regarded as an inspiration and mentor to younger members of the country music "family".

LISTENRetro album puts Bowtell in a happy place

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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GORGEOUS: Simple but effective finishes turned a rundown terrace into a stylish inner-city home. Pictures by Atelier Photography

Take a look at some Hunter HIA award-winning designs

Stacey Lambkin

GRAND DESIGNS: Mayfield's historic Bella Vista mansion is up for sale.

Historic Mayfield mansion 'Bella Vista' to sell at auction

Hamish Geale

La Sagesse, Jesmond. Pictures: rightmove.co.uk

Newcastle v Newcastle: property prices edition

Hamish Geale

CLEAN UP: SES crews working across Wollongong, NSW following storms over the weekend. Picture: Wollongong SES

WATCHWeekend's wild weather expected to continue

Black Canvas Graphic Design reported hail inside of their closed garage (left), which spilled out into the adjoining hallway (right). (Photo: Black Canvas Graphic Design)

WATCHUp to your knees in hail? In Queensland? In summer? Yes

Cars drive through a flooded Shellharbour Road after the area was inundated with 31mm of rain between 5pm to 6:30pm on Saturday, January 15.

WATCHFootage shows extent of flooding after severe storm in the Illawarra

Senator Marise Payne announced a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft had been deployed to assess the damage from the underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga. Photo: Grace Crivellaro.

WATCHSupport for Tonga promised, communication still difficult

A view of the pool, sandbank, boatshed and jetty at 6 Bulkara Street, Wagstaffe.

Central Coast mansion listed for $12 million to $15 million

Hamish Geale

Big waves no day at the beach despite tsunami risk fading

Big waves no day at the beach despite tsunami risk fading

Matt Carr

Australian World No.1 1: Ash Barty

WATCHWhen does Ash Barty play and how can I watch?

Janine Graham

Novak Djokovic takes a break at Melbourne Park during a practice session last week. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISUnforced errors on all sides in Djokovic visa saga

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Commitment to customer experience continues to drive growth for car finance start-up

Commitment to customer experience continues to drive growth for car finance start-up

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Have dog, will travel: Planning ahead to make sure your furry family members are safe and comfortable during long car journeys will ensure it's a fun trip for everyone.

On the road: Travel tips to keep your dog safe and happy these holidays

New keys to the new Newcastle

New keys to the new Newcastle

Kathryn Carter

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

A place to call home

A place to call home

Kathryn Carter

Legacy: Tracy Norman established the Ian and Shirley Norman foundation along with here siblings.

Legacy of philanthropy continued by Norman family

Ethan Hamilton

Fully stocked: Rob Owen from The Butchery on Brunker shows off a meat cooler full of fresh produce as larger chain stores feel the pinch of supply shortages. Picture: Marina Neil.

Meating the demand: butchers stocked up as supermarkets feel strain

Ethan Hamilton

Voice for change: Kupakwashe Matangira, second from the right, at the launch of the 2020 Children's Rights Report.

'Not just leaders of tomorrow': student gets global platform

Nick Bielby

Legacy: Tracy Norman established the Ian and Shirley Norman foundation along with here siblings.

Legacy of philanthropy continued by Norman family

A new location beacon app will allow Lake Macquarie Marine Rescuers to located vessels in distress on the water.

New location tech gives Lake's Marine Rescuers the edge in any emergency

Jacko's 'gnome home' revived as community donations pour in

FREEJacko's 'gnome home' revived as community donations pour in

Ethan Hamilton

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Bowe and Lidbury agents Michael Easey and Rodney McDonald with a pen of Angus heifers that sold for $3100 a head during the Maitland store sale on Saturday.

A record start at Maitland as cows hit $5800

Karen Bailey

Brian Leslie, Dairy Livestock Services, said the International Dairy Week has been the greatest showplace and selling avenue for 'Top End' dairy cattle ever seen in Australia. Photo: Weeran Angus

A passion for dairy pedigrees

Stephen Burns

"There are plenty of chickens out on farms, but just not enough people to pick them up, process them and distribute chicken products to stores," Dr Vivien Kite, director of the Australian Chicken Meat Federation, said.

How supply chains break and why we're seeing shortages

Steve Evans

Bowe and Lidbury agents Michael Easey and Rodney McDonald with a pen of Angus heifers that sold for $3100 a head during the Maitland store sale on Saturday.

A record start at Maitland as cows hit $5800

There are no reports yet of cattle trucks being turned around, as processing capacity shrinks even further due to COVID cases among staff. But producers are planning for ongoing disruptions. IMAGE: NTCA

Cattle producers plan for processing disruptions

Shan Goodwin

Science, education to tackle the uncertainty caused by virus

OPINIONScience, education to tackle the uncertainty caused by virus