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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

SPILL: Copeton Dam is spilling for the first time since 2012, sitting at 99 per cent for the fifth time since its construction. Photo: NSW SES Inverell Unit

PHOTOSPhotos, video of Copeton Dam spilling as 99 per cent reached

Tess Kelly
Jacinta Dickins

Photo: File

NSW records 179 new COVID cases and three deaths

Kim Chappell
1hr ago

NO MORE: There were no new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Inverell in Monday's daily update,. Photo: Gareth Gardner, file

Armidale records fresh COVID-19 infection, as region's numbers decline

Caitlin Reid

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

New England patients pleased with prompt hospital care

New England patients pleased with prompt hospital care

Alanna Tomazin

David Dalaithngu's acting career spanned 50 years and included multiple hit movies.

David Dalaithngu was 'one of the greatest'

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

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

Kayla Osborne

SPILL: Copeton Dam is spilling for the first time since 2012, sitting at 99 per cent for the fifth time since its construction. Photo: NSW SES Inverell Unit

PHOTOSPhotos, video of Copeton Dam spilling as 99 per cent reached

Tess Kelly
Jacinta Dickins

IT'S HERE: Australia is now bracing against the possible emergence of more Omicron variant cases.

WATCHEverything you need to know about the Omicron variant

Photo: File

NSW records 179 new COVID cases and three deaths

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

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

NO MORE: There were no new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Inverell in Monday's daily update,. Photo: Gareth Gardner, file

Armidale records fresh COVID-19 infection, as region's numbers decline

Photo: File

NSW records 150 COVID cases as Omicron confirmed in overseas travellers

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

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

Lucy Bladen

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

CAPTAIN: Pat Cummins will be the first fast bowler to captain his country since Ray Lindwall in 1956. Picture: Gareth Copley-ICC/ICC via Getty Images

OPINIONHuge questions over Cummins' ability to lead Test team

Howard Kotton
50m ago

An analysis of Australasian sporting clubs has put A-League Men powerhouse Sydney FC on top in 2021.

Sydney FC named Australasia's best team

George Clarke
1hr ago

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

CAPTAIN: Pat Cummins will be the first fast bowler to captain his country since Ray Lindwall in 1956. Picture: Gareth Copley-ICC/ICC via Getty Images

OPINIONHuge questions over Cummins' ability to lead Test team

50m ago

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

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

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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LARGE LEGACY: Sergeant Mareika Wilkins with her two sons Jack and Ben Goodwin. Photo: supplied

THINGS TO DOInverell family's life changed by Legacy after tragedy

Cody Tsaousis

GLOW: Glow Up Events set to bring 'Inverell Gets Its Glow On' to life on Saturday. Photos: Contributed.

WHAT'S ONInverell set to get its 'Glow On' with first-time festival fun

Jacinta Dickins

AIDING: 24 local youth gave up some school holiday time to earn their official First Aid qualifications. Photo: Inverell Shire Council

WHAT'S ONInverell's school holiday activities filling up fast

Newsroom

LARGE LEGACY: Sergeant Mareika Wilkins with her two sons Jack and Ben Goodwin. Photo: supplied

THINGS TO DOInverell family's life changed by Legacy after tragedy

David and Christine.

'It's the wrong time of year to be shaving your head'

Jacinta Dickins

Local children have been guarding the trees in the lead-up to the annual harvest to ensure that the oranges are ripe for the picking.

WHAT'S ONBingara's proudly guarded oranges almost ready to be picked

Newsroom

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

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

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

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

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

Linda Lambrechts

Research showed 50 per cent of insurance claims are avoidable, Honey Insurance is helping Aussies reduce risk and stay safer in their homes by investing in its customers early and providing smart home sensors.

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

Linda Lambrechts

The east side has a butterfly shape and the south side has a sawtooth shape. Photo: Chris Erickson

Tricky block no problem for this award-winning South Coast home

43m ago

The east side has a butterfly shape and the south side has a sawtooth shape. Photo: Chris Erickson

Tricky block no problem for this award-winning South Coast home

43m ago

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?

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

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

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

COVID fragments found in two more towns

COVID fragments found in two more towns

Newsroom

WONDERLAND: Alice Thorley has started up a floristry enterprise with the hope of bringing 'sunshine' back into Inverell homes. Photo: Jacinta Dickins

OUR BUSINESSAlice in her own Inverell wonderland, bringing power to flowers

Jacinta Dickins

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

COVID UPDATE: New cases for Inverell, Warialda and Moree

FREECOVID UPDATE: New cases for Inverell, Warialda and Moree

Cady Biddle

SING IT: Luke O'Shea performs alongside Ashleigh Dallas. Photo: Peter Hardin

Stars revel in rebirth of live music as Golden Guitar finalists announced

Madeline Link
Caitlin Reid

Cumulative of up to 50 to 100mm are expected in parts of the country from Tuesday to Wednesday.

WATCHLa Nina set to bring more rain and flooding to eastern Australia this week

2hrs ago

IT'S HERE: Australia is now bracing against the possible emergence of more Omicron variant cases.

WATCHEverything you need to know about the Omicron variant

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

Sarah Matthews

NO MORE: There were no new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Inverell in Monday's daily update,. Photo: Gareth Gardner, file

Armidale records fresh COVID-19 infection, as region's numbers decline

Caitlin Reid

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

Shivé Prema

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

CAPTAIN: Pat Cummins will be the first fast bowler to captain his country since Ray Lindwall in 1956. Picture: Gareth Copley-ICC/ICC via Getty Images

OPINIONHuge questions over Cummins' ability to lead Test team

Howard Kotton
50m ago

Why genetic carrier screening is essential

OPINIONWhy genetic carrier screening is essential

Tristan Hardy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's week is going great, if he's gunning for a Labor victory. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONMaybe the Prime Minister doesn't actually want to win?

Colleen Lewis

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

Mammal ecologist Alex Carthey hopes her tiny flat-pack home will help protect animals after fires.

High hopes for cardboard housing estate

13m ago

Susan Neill-Fraser has lost an appeal against her conviction for murdering partner Bob Chappell.

Susan Neill-Fraser loses murder appeal

13m ago

Australia's space industry start-ups can apply for up to $10 million in grant funding.

Space start-ups can get $10m for lift off

48m ago

A new report has found the recruitment of children in conflict zones is at an all-time high.

Record number of child war recruits: study

50m ago

Established by the Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC), the Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School will focus on re-imagining the education of indigenous children in the region. Photo: Supplied

NSW's first bilingual indigenous school to open in 2022

Stephen Katte
50m ago

National cabinet will discuss potential quarantine requirements in response to the Omicron variant.

Japan, South Korea travel bubbles delayed

Georgie Moore
56m ago

Victoria has announced its created the nation's first locally-produced mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Vic creates Australia's first mRNA vaccine

1hr ago

A review has uncovered entrenched discrimination and sexual harassment at Ambulance Victoria.

Bullying, harassment rife in Ambulance Vic

Kaitlyn Offer
1hr ago

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

Live exporter to get its licence back

Live exporter to get its licence back

Brooke Littlewood
50m ago

Cambil Balboa 5829 tops Wilangi Invitation Bull Sale, selling to Rathlyn Brahmans, Emerald, for $140,000. Photo: ABBA.

Rathlyn lands $140k knockout bid for Balboa

Meg Anderson
1hr ago

SWEPT: Taylor Swift's face framing hairstyles usually include a fringe. Illustration: Shutterstock

Famous hairstyles to copy this summer

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

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