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Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

Kayla Osborne
1hr ago

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

Photo: File

NSW records 150 COVID cases as Omicron confirmed in overseas travellers

Kim Chappell

According to Scamwatch, the government is not offering a benefit payment for those who receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

All the online scams you need to avoid

Many parts of the country are still lagging behind the COVID vaccine rollout. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTNT COVID outbreak a reminder of vaccine rollout's unequal rates

Sarah Basford Canales

Aussies can't wait to travel again, but plan to stick close to home for starters. Picture: Shutterstock

Travel back on the agenda, but Australia comes first

Joanne Crawford

Booster shots could be expedited due to the Omicron variant. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

WATCHOmicron spread could see booster shots brought forward

Finn McHugh

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

Kayla Osborne
1hr ago

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

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

WATCHOmicron is 'a variant of concern', says CMO Paul Kelly

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

1hr ago

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

WATCHOmicron is 'a variant of concern', says CMO Paul Kelly

Photo: File

NSW records 150 COVID cases as Omicron confirmed in overseas travellers

Authorities have confirmed two travellers in Sydney have the highly transmissible Omicron strain. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTOmicron reaches Australian shores, PM cracks down on social media abuse

The World Health Organisation has declared the Omicron variant a variant of concern after it emerged in southern Africa. Picture: Shutterstock

Passengers infected with Omicron variant of concern: NSW Health

Doug Dingwall

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

Miriam Webber

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

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

DIGESTSometimes a drizzle turns into a storm

Kayla Osborne

STAR: Raymond Smith and the current star of his kennels, Jungle Deuce. Picture: SUSAN HERBERT

Forbes flyer voted in as The People's Pup for NSW

Michael Cowley

Leipzig's 3-1 home defeat by Leverkusen featured this Dominik Szoboszlai penalty miss.

Leverkusen outplay Leipzig to go third

Derek Wilson

A new variant of COVID-19 has begun to impact sport in Africa.

COVID-19 causes havoc across sports world

STAR: Raymond Smith and the current star of his kennels, Jungle Deuce. Picture: SUSAN HERBERT

Forbes flyer voted in as The People's Pup for NSW

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring in their Bundesliga win at Wolfsburg.

Haaland back on target, Bayern win again

Derek Wilson

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

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

Christmas movie screenings in Narromine

WHAT'S ONChristmas movie screenings in Narromine

Newsroom

CELEBRATE: Ilma George fishes for points at the 2019 event. Photo: Zaarkacha Marlan

WHAT'S ONSeniors to get active in Trangie

Zaarkacha Marlan

R U OK?: Guest speaker Dan Price will also be talking about his experiences. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Warren concert aims to lift spirits of the region

Christmas movie screenings in Narromine

WHAT'S ONChristmas movie screenings in Narromine

Learn more about the progress of Inland Rail Narromine to Narrabri project

Learn more about the progress of Inland Rail Narromine to Narrabri project

Want to improve mobile coverage? NSW Farmers Tech Talk could be for you

Want to improve mobile coverage? NSW Farmers Tech Talk could be for you

Zaarkacha Marlan

Welcome to the 2021 Western Rural Guide

Welcome to the 2021 Western Rural Guide

Andrew Lotherington

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

Welcome to the 2021 Western Rural Guide

Welcome to the 2021 Western Rural Guide

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Linda Lambrechts

House prices in the Kiama LGA, in the NSW Illawarra region, were up 39.5 per cent in the year ending October. Picture: Shutterstock

The regional areas with 40pc-plus property price growth

House prices in the Kiama LGA, in the NSW Illawarra region, were up 39.5 per cent in the year ending October. Picture: Shutterstock

The regional areas with 40pc-plus property price growth

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

Jack Needham

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

Booster shots could be expedited due to the Omicron variant. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

WATCHOmicron spread could see booster shots brought forward

Pinjarra Bakery's meat pie (centre, front) has been crowned the best plain meat pie in Australia. Source: Pinjarra Bakery, Instagram

WATCHHave you tried Australia's best meat pie? The unlikely winner revealed...

Health Minister Natasha Fyles made the announcement on Monday morning.

NT records first case of Omicron variant

Mr Perrottet revealed the third possible case during a press conference on Monday after Australia closed its borders to nine southern African countries over Omicron concerns on the weekend.

WATCHNSW Premier says there are possibly three Omicron cases in the state

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

WATCHOmicron is 'a variant of concern', says CMO Paul Kelly

Shivé Prema

Photo: File

NSW records 150 COVID cases as Omicron confirmed in overseas travellers

Kim Chappell

Why COVID catch-up programs are shortsighted

OPINIONWhy COVID catch-up programs are shortsighted

Glenn Fahey

Michael Caine is a tour de force in Best Sellers. Picture: Rialto

REVIEWPoking fun of publishing industry

Cris Kennedy

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

Kayla Osborne
1hr ago

Sid Handsaker during World War II. Picture: Courtesy, Sid Handsaker

REAL AUSTRALIAWWII veteran's surprise of the century

Scott Bevan

GONE SOFT: Getting off the lounge is difficult these days.

Are modern choices making life too comfortable?

Josh Leeson

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

The search for the remains of Russell Hill and Carol Clay continues in Victoria's alpine region.

Police ramp up search for camper remains

8m ago

HIV self-tests will arrive in Sydney and WA pharmacies before being made available elsewhere.

HIV self-tests coming to pharmacy shelves

9m ago

The removal of signage for mobile speed cameras has not helped make the roads safer, the NRMA says.

Hiding speed cameras the 'wrong decision'

15m ago

Australia is reviewing the COVID-19 booster timeline due to the Omicron threat, Greg Hunt says.

Australia to revisit booster shot timeline

21m ago

Nikki Jamieson has told of the "endless torment" her army recruit son suffered ahead of his suicide.

Inquiry told of 'dark side' to military

Deborah Cornwall
24m ago

ABC boss David Anderson criticised a planned Senate inquiry into its complaint handling process.

ABC complaint Senate inquiry 'problematic'

Andrew Brown
28m ago

Hunter and Rob Brayne

Dad's helmet message: Pay a little bit extra because it will save your child's life

43m ago

Two more people who arrived in Sydney have the Omicron COVID-19 variant, bringing the total to four.

NSW confirm two more Omicron variant cases

Tiffanie Turnbull, Jack Gramenz
45m ago

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

Deputy Premier Paul Toole launches the plan for a new critical minerals research, development and mining hub in Dubbo on Monday.

Critical minerals hub planned for Dubbo

John Ellicott

A total of 13 new LGAs have been added to the list of natural disaster sites by the state and federal governments. Photo: Peter Hardin

Disaster declaration extended into more flood-affected areas

Billy Jupp

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