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Take-up gathers pace: Pharmacist Angus Koerstz from Tim Koerstz Pharmacy with a COVID-19 booster dose, for which there has been strong bookings received. Picture: AMY MCINTYRE

Pharmacies field 'surge in demand' for COVID-19 booster shots

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Optimistic outlook: Parkes MP Mark Coulton says the Parkes electorate will continue to help lead Australia's recovery from the pandemic in 2022. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

SUBSCRIBER'Dubbo is booming': Parkes MP Mark Coulton looks ahead to 2022

Everett starts in style as Dubbo is made to work for win over Parkes

PHOTOSEverett starts in style as Dubbo is made to work for win over Parkes

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly.

'Signs of hope' Omicron has peaked, says Chief Medical Officer

WINNING WAYS: Ben Taylor took a wicket with the new ball during Colts' win over Macquarie on Saturday. Picture: Amy McIntyre

PHOTOSWHITNEY WRAP: Pair of victories puts Colts back on track as Cougars take top spot

Black Canvas Graphic Design reported hail inside of their closed garage (left), which spilled out into the adjoining hallway (right). (Photo: Black Canvas Graphic Design)

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Suspend Test skippers for poor over rates

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Gobert returns to lift Jazz from NBA slump

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Pharmacies field 'surge in demand' for COVID-19 booster shots

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Gollan fatal crash matter heard in court for first time

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Missing man may have travelled to Dubbo

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Family vows to be the voice of their son who died hours after leaving Dubbo hospital

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Shanna Whan, below, turned her own life experience into Sober in the Country, a project that supports rural Australians. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

Our 'can-do' community champions

Senator Marise Payne announced a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft had been deployed to assess the damage from the underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga. Photo: Grace Crivellaro.

WATCHSupport for Tonga promised, communication still difficult

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Scott Morrison says border rules needed to be maintained, as tennis star Novak Djokovic heads home.

PM opens door for early Djokovic return

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The Northern Territory has recorded 284 new COVID-19 cases in the latest reporting period.

Remote NT lockdowns, 284 new COVID cases

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NSW has reported 29,504 new COVID-19 cases and a further 17 virus-related deaths.

NSW health workers 'exhausted' by Omicron

Hannah Ryan
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NT Police have not ruled out foul play in the death of a 47-year-old woman on Darwin's outskirts.

NT police probe Darwin bush camp death

Aaron Bunch
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SA is starting to see "very hopeful signs" of a stabilising COVID-19 outbreak, Steven Marshall says.

SA's 3829 new cases as outbreak stabilises

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How to end supply chain weakness by predicting black swan events

How to end supply chain weakness by predicting black swan events

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Bock helps hand Colts a first loss while thrilling tie highlights weekend action

PHOTOSBock helps hand Colts a first loss while thrilling tie highlights weekend action

Everett starts in style as Dubbo is made to work for win over Parkes

PHOTOSEverett starts in style as Dubbo is made to work for win over Parkes

ON THE MOVE | Player signings for the 2022 Peter McDonald Premiership

IN DEPTHON THE MOVE | Player signings for the 2022 Peter McDonald Premiership

Cup king Mulholland lands quinella in Cowra feature

PHOTOSCup king Mulholland lands quinella in Cowra feature

WINNING WAYS: Ben Taylor took a wicket with the new ball during Colts' win over Macquarie on Saturday. Picture: Amy McIntyre

PHOTOSWHITNEY WRAP: Pair of victories puts Colts back on track as Cougars take top spot

Nick Guthrie

LOCKED IN: RSL-Colts speedster Riley Keen will play for the Country Lions at this week's State Challenge. Picture: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERYoung speedster is Keen to make his presence felt at State Challenge

Nick Guthrie

THREE IN A ROW: The McKayler Barnes trained and driven Kingston Shannon sticks his head in front of Greg Rue's Scaramucci. Picture: Coffee Photography

Barnes' new favourite delivers again to make it three straight

Anya Whitelaw

GOT IT: Ken Dunbar rode Lord Of The Turf to victory on Friday and the gelding could go around again on Sunday. Picture: Anya Whitelaw

Mulholland lands early double at home ahead of cup tilt

Nick Guthrie

Take-up gathers pace: Pharmacist Angus Koerstz from Tim Koerstz Pharmacy with a COVID-19 booster dose, for which there has been strong bookings received. Picture: AMY MCINTYRE

Pharmacies field 'surge in demand' for COVID-19 booster shots

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115 new COVID cases for Dubbo, increase in number of people in hospitals

FREE115 new COVID cases for Dubbo, increase in number of people in hospitals

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WATCHNSW records 29,504 new COVID cases, 17 deaths

Children aged between five and 11 can now be vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

How to prepare your autistic child for COVID vaccinations and tests

Supermarket shelves are beginning to empty across the country as the Omicron variant strikes. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERHow supply chains break and why we're seeing shortages

Steve Evans

The lingering effects of COVID explained, months down the track

The lingering effects of COVID explained, months down the track

Natalie Croxon

Rapid antigen tests have been in short supply around Australia despite being integral to fixing supply chain problems while workers wait results. Picture: Shutterstock

Federal government denies 'snaffling' RATs

Harley Dennett

What are the symptoms of Omicron?

What are the symptoms of Omicron?

Tim Spector

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

Charlie Fittler developed his love of country music growing up on the family property near Armidale.

LISTENYoung country singer has an old-school country sound

Charlie Fittler developed his love of country music growing up on the family property near Armidale.

LISTENYoung country singer has an old-school country sound

Lyn Bowtell is regarded as an inspiration and mentor to younger members of the country music "family".

LISTENRetro album puts Bowtell in a happy place

Lyn Bowtell is regarded as an inspiration and mentor to younger members of the country music "family".

LISTENRetro album puts Bowtell in a happy place

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Clementine Ford - an "angry feminist" who's also an optimist. Picture: Getty Images

What Clementine Ford has learned about love

Sally Pryor

Behind the scenes: Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre manager Linda Christof under the orchestra pit that's a frequent highlight for people taking a backstage tour. Picture: BELINDA SOOLE

THINGS TO DOAn invitation to step into a whole other world on a backstage tour

Faye Wheeler

Don't get disheartened by empty supermarket shelves. Picture: Shutterstock

What to cook when the supermarket shelves are empty

Karen Hardy

Developer seeks feedback on potential over 55s luxury community for Orange

Developer seeks feedback on potential over 55s luxury community for Orange

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Developer seeks feedback on potential over 55s luxury community for Orange

Developer seeks feedback on potential over 55s luxury community for Orange

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Under attack: As cyber crime incidences rise, more businesses are taking out insurance to protect from losses.

Cyber crime a growing business threat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

Brendan Crabb

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Murray Trembath

House prices in Gerringong, in NSW, rose at the fastest rate in the regional Australia and the second-fastest in the country. Picture: Sylvia Liber

2021's best regional property markets revealed, demand 'surge' predicted

Jack Needham

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Mark Coulton was pleased to see the new solar system being installed at Camp Cypress when he met with treasurer/secretary Janet Fitzgerald recently.

Coulton's Catch-up | Powering community groups by reducing energy costs

Mark Coulton

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Down and dirty: Registration is now open for the annual Titan Macquarie Mud Run - your chance to get muddy and have a whole bunch of fun in the sun. Photo: BELINDA SOOLE

WHAT'S ONGet down and dirty in the annual Titan Macquarie Mud Run

Sarah Falson

For rebels aged 13-18 years: Come join the escape challenge mission at Macquarie Regional Library Dubbo, January 14.

At the Library | Calling all rebels to join escape mission

Black Canvas Graphic Design reported hail inside of their closed garage (left), which spilled out into the adjoining hallway (right). (Photo: Black Canvas Graphic Design)

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Senator Marise Payne announced a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft had been deployed to assess the damage from the underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga. Photo: Grace Crivellaro.

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Australian World No.1 1: Ash Barty

WATCHWhen does Ash Barty play and how can I watch?

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Novak Djokovic takes a break at Melbourne Park during a practice session last week. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISUnforced errors on all sides in Djokovic visa saga

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Skyrocketing RAT prices cause for 'significant concern': ACCC

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WATCHNSW records 29,504 new COVID cases, 17 deaths

Hannah Ryan

NSW beaches still closed after tsunami warning

NSW beaches still closed after tsunami warning

Helen Gregory

Children aged between five and 11 can now be vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

How to prepare your autistic child for COVID vaccinations and tests

Hannah Neale

Mark Coulton was pleased to see the new solar system being installed at Camp Cypress when he met with treasurer/secretary Janet Fitzgerald recently.

Coulton's Catch-up | Powering community groups by reducing energy costs

Mark Coulton

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Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton pictured with members of the Mendooran Mens Shed.

Coulton's Catch-up | Visiting communities in the Parkes electorate

Mark Coulton

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

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Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

There are no reports yet of cattle trucks being turned around, as processing capacity shrinks even further due to COVID cases among staff. But producers are planning for ongoing disruptions. IMAGE: NTCA

Cattle producers plan for processing disruptions

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Science, education to tackle the uncertainty caused by virus

OPINIONScience, education to tackle the uncertainty caused by virus

How to end supply chain weakness by predicting black swan events

How to end supply chain weakness by predicting black swan events

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Wordle is an internet word game taking the world by storm. Picture Shutterstock/Wordle

Five letters, six turns: why you need to join the Wordle cult

Karen Hardy

Welcome back for Miranda, Carrie and Charlotte. Picture: Foxtel

OPINIONIt's OK not to want to be Carrie Bradshaw anymore

Karen Hardy

CULT BUY: XtendLash is MCoBeauty's most popular product and the top-selling cosmetics product nationally in Woolworths. Photo: Supplied

Common mascara questions answered