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NSW records 29 COVID-19 deaths, restrictions continue until February 28

The restrictions imposed in response to the Omicron outbreak will be in place for another month as the government prepares for the return of school and non-urgent elective surgeries.

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COVID updates: Supermarkets say supply shortages easing as COVID case numbers stabilise

Woolworths says absences at its distribution centres has decreased, but rapid antigen tests, paracetamol and toilet paper are still subject to purchase limits.

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Community of Howlong helps save Vietnam veteran's life amid ambulance delays

Lynette Cullinan says her Vietnam veteran husband lost nearly three litres of blood while they waited for emergency services to arrive near a major regional city in New South Wales. WARNING: This story contains graphic images.

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Parents of immunocompromised children share their COVID fears as schools return

While some families might be excited about the prospect of returning to school, for others, school represents a huge risk to their immunocompromised children.

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NSW COVID-19 hospitalisations may have plateaued but experts cautious about Omicron peak

Experts are reluctant to identify a clear trend in the Omicron wave until people return to work after holidays and rapid antigen tests are widely available.

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Masks stay amid NSW COVID hospital record

Mask rules and bans on pub patrons singing and dancing will continue in NSW as the premier focuses on boosting public confidence and resuming elective surgery.

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Almost half of people seeking help for homelessness in NSW in past year did not get it, report finds

Unmet requests for accommodation in the state rose from 37.2% to 48.2% over five years and a growing number are also being turned away in Queensland

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Australia’s inland rail: a long-held dream, but for whom and at what cost?

Gabrielle Chan looks at how we got our current inland rail route and the sharp divides over what the line should achieve

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Fury at backroom deal to usher former Young Liberal into federal seat of Hughes

Plan to avoid NSW preselection to parachute candidates such as Alex Dore into seat held by Craig Kelly shows ‘we are no better’ than Labor, some members say

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NSW budget approved despite uncertainties

The auditor-general's delayed approval of the state's finances notes there are still "significant uncertainties" about public transport assets.

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Covid outbreaks among students unlikely to shut NSW schools but staff shortages could

State’s teachers union says significant disruption to staffing may cause closures as parent group says it will launch legal action over rules preventing pandemic leave

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Ship master to face trial over cargo spill

The master of a cargo ship that lost 50 containers overboard off NSW will face trial charged with taking a vessel to sea while unseaworthy.

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Central west council cancels swimming lessons amid ongoing worker shortage

Children across New South Wales are missing out on swimming lessons as instructors look for more secure work to survive the coronavirus jobs crisis.

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Retired govt MP to become NSW magistrate

After 14 years in the upper house, former NSW Nationals MP Trevor Khan has been appointed as a magistrate for the busiest court in the country.

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Turtle recovered after high-speed interstate police pursuit

A turtle found at the end of a police pursuit from South Australia to New South Wales is returned safely to the wild.

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Covid-19 Australia data tracker: coronavirus cases today, trend map, hospitalisations and deaths

Guardian Australia brings together all the latest on active and daily new Covid-19 cases, as well as maps, stats, live data and state by state graphs from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA, WA, Tasmania, ACT and NT to get a broad picture of the Australian outbreaks and track the impact of…

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Drink driver caught almost five times over the limit

ACT Policing said the NSW man returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.247.

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Historical shipwrecks make rare appearance on NSW Mid North Coast beach

The elements have exposed three former Sydney ferries that washed ashore 50 years ago on a New South Wales Mid North Coast beach.

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COVID boosts Queanbeyan in competition with Sydney

More than 130 NSW government jobs in Queanbeyan

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NSW records 24 new COVID-19 deaths, 15,091 cases as hospital numbers plateau

The number of people being treated in hospital and intensive care for COVID-19 in NSW continues to plateau, as the state records 24 new virus deaths.

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Australia records 58 Covid deaths; Hunt says ‘hoarding’ affecting rapid test shortage – as it happened

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Sydney news: Man charged with sexual touching of 7yo girl on regional train

MORNING BRIEFING: A Sydney man will face court today after he allegedly sexually touched a seven-year-old girl on a regional passenger train from Wagga Wagga to Sydney.

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Parents concerned with focus on rapid antigen tests in NSW's back-to-school plan

The reliance on rapid antigen tests (RATs) in the NSW government's back-to-school plan has parents concerned over their accessibility and reliability.

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Major RAT school rollout underway in NSW

Millions of rapid antigen tests are being delivered to NSW schools, with a rise in COVID-19 cases anticipated after children return to classrooms.

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‘Accounting sham’: transport body set up to improve NSW’s budget bottom line could need $4.1bn injection

Auditor general says ‘significant uncertainties’ remain over Transport Asset Holding Entity despite state treasurer claiming ‘finances are accurate’

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