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Police say they went to the 48-year-old's Boolaroo home on August 26 to make sure he was self isolating and found he was absent from the premises.

Police say the shop assistant was shaken by otherwise unharmed.

A man is due to re-appear in court later this month accused of stalking and intimidating two people and threatening a police officer at Muswellbrook.

Maitland City Council has unveiled its plans to make High Street greener as part of the Administration Centre construction project.

RSPCA NSW Inspector Jarman says Lila was the skinniest dog he had witnessed during all of his days working as an inspector.

Council has put the dip in satisfaction down to the COVID-19 pandemic and a natural disaster.

The federal government has announced it will be funding the $4 million lease of a large airtanker to boost aerial firefighting muscle, with a capacity to drop more than 15,000 litres of retardant or water. 

"One of the great things about film festivals is that they do bring people back to the cinema."

Council says temporary fencing has gone up around the playground while repairs are made.

"The parliament isn't something that should be an optional thing, a good thing to have when times are good. It's actually essential when times are tough as well."