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Under the state governments roadmap released almost two weeks ago, personal service such as hairdressers and nail salons can open with one person per 4sqm, capped at five clients per premises.

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.

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.

"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.

Two sports complexes at Raymond Terrace and Tomaree have received a combined $1.1 million to transform the two facilities into regional sporting destinations.