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News ArchivesYESTERDAY there were more than 44,000 people tested Covid-19 and only eight new cases identified.
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NEW restrictions are in place for people living in the greater Sydney area, while the rest of the state is being urged to wear a mask at indoor venues and businesses are being encouraged to ensure their information systems are ready for contact tracing.
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THE federal government has announced telehealth appointments with general practitioners will remain available on Medicare following their availability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr Charles Evill, president of the Rural Doctors Association of New South Wales described Upper Hunter Shire Council’s sale of doctor’s accommodation as disastrous and strongly recommended they change their approach.
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HUNTER New England Health have advised children who participated in the home team game of Nelson Bay Blue Marlins under 9’s match against the Newcastle City Sky Blues will need to be tested for COVID-19,
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VICTORIA has had another 403 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed overnight bringing their active cases to 3,630 people.
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THE Singleton Council have temporarily closed their waste facility to the general public following a staff member,
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HUNTER New England Health have issued an alert for people who have visited Salamander Bay Shopping Centre,
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has said JobKeeper has been doing its job to keep businesses operating,
LOCAL businesses are gearing up ahead of the long weekend now that COVID19 restrictions have eased.
Business owners are already seeing an increase in local activity and are hoping the Scone community continues to come out of confinement. Read more…