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It's the second death since the local outbreak began, both are related to the Edgeworth nursing home.

A Sydney construction worker who worked on the construction site of Costco at Boolaroo has tested positive to COVID-19, prompting an alert from Hunter New England Health.

An outdoor mask mandate is being introduced, including for Regional NSW from Monday 23 August requiring masks to be worn outdoors except when exercising.

As the statewide COVID-19 numbers continue to rise with 681 recorded on Thursday, the Hunter has recorded just five.

Lower Hunter residents are being urged to hold off on hanging the washing out this weekend as the NSW Rural Fire Service conducts a number of hazard reduction burns.

Dr Llewellyn-Jones, psychiatrist, examines the effects of climate change on human psychology.

50 ADF personnel have been deployed to the region to conduct compliance checks of stay-at-home and self isolation orders as well as welfare doorknocks.

The key features of the draft masterplan include an inclusive playground, multi-sports hub and outdoor community events space. 

Singleton PCYC has given the popular annual Singleton book sale a new lease of life, following news this years sale would be the last.

Police will alleged the 22-year-old man who has since tested positive to COVID-19, hosted a number of gatherings at the home on Sandgate Road on three separate nights from 28 - 30 July.