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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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.

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‘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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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.

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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…

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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

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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…

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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

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

Private hospital staff diverted to public system as Omicron wave results in Australia’s deadliest Covid day

Seventy-seven deaths have been reported across the country, with 36 in NSW, 22 in Victoria and 16 in Queensland

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BMW Is Offering More GS Off-Road Training Courses In Australia

BMW Motorrad Australia will be holding more GS Off-Road Training courses this year. The courses will be conducted by some of the most seasoned riders out there.

ABC News

COVID cancellations lead to another lean summer for South Coast tourism providers

Businesses in NSW are grappling with another wave of COVID-19 cancellations this season as travellers become more cautious amid the Omicron outbreak.

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France reports nearly half a million new cases, a record increase; Italy records 228,179 daily infections – as it happened

France registers 464,769 new Covid-19 infections over the last 24 hours; Italy’s cases jump from 83,403 a day earlier

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Here Are The 10 Aussie Places Where Rent Has Increased The Most & BRB Moving To Victoria

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