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It's the first time since August 27 that the states case numbers have dipped below 1000.

The crew from Port Stephens SES attended a home at Raymond Terrace on Sunday where they found Dakota, whose head was trapped in the car ramp.

In September 2021, Wellbeing focused on how teachers, health workers and students are coping with the pandemic and lockdowns.

The plans are being described as "terrible".

24 new COVID cases were recorded across the region on Friday.

The sale of "Barrymoore" surpasses the previous record of $7.25 million.

The new cases are spread across the Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Cessnock, Port Stephens and Gunnedah local government areas.

Lake Macquarie police have released images of two people they want to speak with in relation to a ram raid at Cameron Park earlier this month.

"Ruben informed firefighters he would have something exciting to tell his friends next time he saw them!" The Lambton crew said.

Upper Hunter Businesses who have any concerns around financial support being offered by the State Government are invited to attend a virtual forum on Thursday night.