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The Latest Breaking News from New South Wales

ACT records 1467 new COVID cases, 60 patients in hospital

There were 60 patients in ACT hospitals.

The Canberra Times

NSW school return sparks COVID surge fears

The return to school could trigger a further rise in COVID-19 cases in NSW, as children recommence face-to-face learning amid the surging Omicron outbreak.

AAP

Queensland, NSW can February Origin camps

Queensland and NSW have cancelled pre-Origin camps scheduled for next month due to the "current COVID volatile environment".

AAP

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SA Premier asks ACCC to investigate reports of RAT supply 'interference' by NSW and Victoria

Steven Marshall says he will ask the consumer watchdog to investigate reports that the Victorian and NSW governments have requisitioned rapid antigen tests bound for the state.

ABC News

Almost 2000 new COVID-19 positives in Hunter New England

A person from the Central Coast is among the 32 people with COVID-19 who lost their lives in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

More than 40,000 rapid tests stolen in NSW

Police are investigating the theft of 42,000 rapid antigen tests from a freight depot in Sydney, amid nationwide shortages of the kits.

AAP

Record $67m cannabis bust in western NSW

NSW Police have seized a record $67 million worth of cannabis in the state's west from what they have described as one of the largest drug farms they have seen.

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NSW brings forward wait for COVID-19 booster shot as hospitalisations climb towards 3,000

Three men are arrested after 42,000 rapid antigen tests were allegedly taken from a warehouse in Sydney as NSW brings forward access to a COVID-19 vaccine booster jab to three months after a second dose.

ABC News

Covid case surge continues as 67 deaths recorded nationally – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in the one place — as it happened

A number of states including NSW, Victoria and South Australia have reduced the interval between getting the second dose of COVID vaccinations and receiving a booster shot.

ABC News

Sydney news: Westmead nursing staff protest over excessive overtime

MORNING BRIEFING: Nurses at Westmead Hospital will hold a rally this morning over understaffing and excessive overtime, demanding the NSW government take action immediately to support health care workers on the COVID frontline.

ABC News

Morning mail: paramedics under pressure, Tonga faces ‘unprecedented disaster’, Nick Kyrgios wins

Wednesday: Sydney paramedics asked to take ambulances home and remain on call after 13 hours shifts. Plus: comedian Nazeem Hussain on his beloved massage gun

The Guardian - AU

Christmas was the week that saw COVID-19 cases triple in New South Wales

New South Wales COVID-19 case numbers tripled between Christmas and New Year’s Day, with infections most rampant in some of the state’s wealthiest areas, new data shows.

ABC News

Demerits double whammy: driver slams insurance hit after losing point

A Hunter man is looking for answers after he noticed that a single demerit point pushed his insurance premium up by almost $200.

Newcastle Herald

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AAP

NSW opens booster door to 1.8m more adults

Millions of residents in NSW became eligible for boosters of the COVID-19 vaccine after the government slashed the time between doses.

AAP

No need for daily workplace rapid test: PM

Scott Morrison has urged businesses not to enforce rules requiring employees to return daily negative rapid tests, saying it would further hit supplies.

The Guardian - AU

‘Clash of two crises’: fears for NSW schools as Covid pandemic and ongoing teacher shortages collide

Exclusive: School administrators have been warned Covid infections may force 20% of staff off work when classes resume

The Guardian - AU

NSW GP struck off after allowing patient to pay for child’s school fees and medical equipment

NSW tribunal found Dr Michael Cleary committed ‘longstanding’ unsatisfactory professional conduct including allowing patient to pay for construction of granny flat for her on his property

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The New Daily

Beyond Hollywood: NSW towns are stocking up as Mad Max prequel Furiosa is about to hit the road

It's only a matter of weeks before the filming of the Mad Max prequel gets underway across NSW, with small towns preparing for an influx of cast and crew.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Australia Suffers Deadliest Day of Pandemic as Omicron Drives up Hospital Cases

Australia suffered its deadliest day of the pandemic on Tuesday as a fast-moving Omicron outbreak continued to push up hospitalisation rates to record levels, even as daily infections eased slightly. Australia is dealing with its worst COVID-19 outbreak, fueled by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus that has put more…

The Guardian - AU

NSW government told to rework proposal to raise Warragamba dam wall as officials say impacts not justified

Assessment contains inadequate surveys of threatened species habitat and fails to identify that project could cause flooding of 284km of waterways, officials say

Pedestrian.tv

A Positive RAT Was Entered In Brad Hazzard’s Name So He Set The Fkn Cybercrime Squad On ‘Em

Someone’s been messing with the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) reporting system by putting in a positive result under the NSW Health Minister’s name, and it’s causing a whole shitstorm. Folks, I’m starting to think this whole system of self-reporting without verification is a little broken. Just a little. Maybe. During…

The Guardian - AU

School starts in two weeks – here’s what we know about Covid safety plans for Australian students

Will there be access to rapid tests? What isolation rules will apply for students and teachers? How will staff shortages be dealt with? We answer your key questions

AAP

Tree changers push NSW land value up $400b

The cost of land in NSW has grown almost 25 per cent in 12 months, with people seeking a better lifestyle believed to be behind the surge in prices.

AAP

Jokesters file fake RATs for NSW's Hazzard

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has blasted people submitting fake positive RAT reports, revealing "moronic" people have used his name for at least one.

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