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Over 1,000 COVID cases a day in NSW. How did it get to this? abc.net.au/news/health/2021-…
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Melbourne mum Birte worries about COVID, but she's more worried about the impacts of isolation. And many experts agree abc.net.au/news/2021-08-28/c…
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In need of a bit of cheering up? Each week, Drive listeners call in to @rgloveroz with good news from their own lives and @Tamarawearne weaves her magic (from lockdown!) to turn it into our weekly Good News Bulletin. Enjoy! And have a great weekend. abc.net.au/radio/sydney/prog…

Good News Bulletin: Feathery fugitive found on the fly, a father’s proud moment and a delicate...

In this Week’s Good News Bulletin: Feathery fugitive found on the fly, a father’s proud moment and a delicate sticky tape rescue

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NSW students will return to school from October — this is what you need to know abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/n…
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NSW reveals back-to-school plan as state records 882 COVID-19 case, abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/n…

NSW Health stops reporting daily isolation status of new COVID cases, state records 882 infections

NSW recorded 882 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8:00pm yesterday. Two men, aged in their 60s and 90s, died from COVID-19 in the reporting period.

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Teens need social interaction. Experts say screen time could be the next best thing during lockdown abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/c…

Teens need social interaction. Experts say screen time could be the next best thing during lockdown

Teenagers are used to communicating with their friends online, so maintaining those connections could help to lessen the impact of social isolation on their mental health.

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'Extraordinary legacy': NSW's longest serving Chief Magistrate retires from top job abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/j…

The 'outspoken' judge who waged a public war against governments

The longest serving Chief Magistrate in New South Wales, Judge Graeme Henson, is retiring. He spoke to court reporter Jamelle Wells exclusively ahead of his final day on the job.

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'It's so scary': COVID patients face delays as ambulances are forced to divert to other hospitals abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/p…
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Why are so many people dying from COVID-19 at home? abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/w…

Why are so many people dying from COVID-19 at home?

Eight people have died at home after contracting COVID-19 since the beginning of the NSW outbreak in June. Health authorities are now warning people: "don't soldier on". 

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Everything you need to know about NSW's easing COVID-19 restrictions abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/n…

Everything you need to know about NSW's new COVID rules

NSW is easing its COVID-19 restrictions for fully vaccinated people despite record numbers of new infections, and what you'll be allowed to do from September 13 depends on where you live.

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COVID sewage detection a concern as 'tinder box' NSW regions stay in lockdown abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/n…

COVID sewage detection a concern as 'tinder box' NSW regions stay in lockdown

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro says some regional NSW communities, particularly those in the state's west are "on a knife-edge".

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It's Int'l Dog Day but wait! Have a listen to expert advice from animal trainer Ryan Tate before rushing out to get a lockdown pup! @wendy_harmer @robbie_buck #InternationalDogDay ab.co/3zkPk4D

What you need to know for your pet before lockdown is eventually lifted - ABC Sydney

It's International Dog Day today, but wait....!

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Grave concerns for Western Sydney Indigenous community amid low vaccine supply abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/v…

Grave concerns for Western Sydney Indigenous community amid low vaccine supply

Vulnerable Indigenous communities in Western Sydney are calling for more vaccine doses as the region's COVID-19 infection rates continue to soar.

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#ANALYSIS How the Sydney Swans defied expectations to make the AFL finals abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/h…

How the Sydney Swans defied expectations to make the AFL finals

When the 2021 AFL season started, few saw the Swans in the finals. But with young talent and daring ball movement they've propelled themselves up the ladder, as Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson explain.

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Federal government warned about gaps in biosecurity controls weeks before Ruby Princess debacle abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/r…
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'Don't make us choose': Hairdressers reject vaccinated-only rule abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/h…

'Don't make us choose': Hairdressers reject vaccinated-only rule

Salon owners warn they don't want to be used as a political football following speculation hairdressers would be allowed to reopen — but only if staff and clients are fully vaccinated. 

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A leading virologist outlines the best, worst and likely scenarios for COVID in the years ahead abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/v…
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NSW records 1,029 COVID-19 cases, three deaths, some restrictions eased abc.net.au/news/2021-08-26/n…

Fourth NSW death confirmed after state records 1,029 infections

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian reveals new freedoms for adults who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on the same day her state's outbreak grows by a record 1,029 cases.

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Almost $50,000 in fines handed out to churchgoers who broke COVID rules by attending service in Western Sydney abc.net.au/news/2021-08-25/b…
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