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Latest news: Regional NSW

Record new COVID-19 cases in western NSW

A record number of COVID-19 cases have been diagnosed in western NSW, bringing the outbreak to an "extremely concerning level" as state leaders mull whether to extend the lockdown of the regions

Dozens more COVID-19 cases in regional NSW

Regional NSW continues to record more COVID-19 cases as the government decides whether to prolong the lockdown outside of Sydney.

ACT opens borders to patients from nearby NSW towns

All patients from the Southern NSW Local Health District can now enter the ACT for scheduled medical treatment without applying for an exemption.

COVID lockdown in regional NSW extended

Regional NSW's lockdown has been extended to at least August 28, bringing its settings into line with Greater Sydney and surrounds.

Sydney man jailed for travel to NSW regions

A "naive" southwestern Sydney man who travelled more than 800 kilometres in breach of COVID-19 restrictions has been jailed.

COVID-19 spike in western NSW towns

COVID-19 is continuing its spread throughout western NSW with the towns of Dubbo and Walgett notching up 35 new cases.

NSW in statewide lockdown after 466 new virus cases

All of NSW is under strict lockdown after a record number of COVID-19 cases that have authorities concerned for the healthcare system.

Hunter, New England lockdown extended

The lockdown in the Hunter and New England region has been extended as COVID-19 cases there continue to rise.

NSW records 345 new local COVID-19 cases

NSW has reported 345 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and at least 91 of those people were circulating in the community for all or part of their infectious period.

NSW records 344 new cases, Dubbo in lockdown

NSW has reported 344 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and the central western region of Dubbo is going into a snap seven-day lockdown.

Most of NSW population locked down

More than 80 per cent of the NSW population is in lockdown as the state struggles to curb the spread of the Delta COVID-19 strain beyond Greater Sydney and into the regions.

NSW snap one-week lockdowns for Byron, Tamworth

Areas in northern NSW including Byron Bay are being placed into a snap one-week lockdown after a man infected with COVID-19 visited the area.

On the move: The most popular spots in Canberra to relocate to

Two Northside Canberra suburbs have been named in the top 10 hot spots for relocating Australians in the ACT and NSW.

Canberra Raiders to play in Wagga Wagga

The Canberra Raiders will take one of their 2021 NRL home games to Wagga Wagga next year, after COVID-19 impacted the League playing in regional NSW during the 2020 season.

Getaway: Road trip through Central NSW

With the countryside verdant and travel to regional NSW considered safe, road tripping through Central NSW ticks plenty of boxes. CW editor Julie Samaras hit the road to Oberon, Cowra and Canowindra last week to take in the sights.

Brumbies meet the Bemboka and Broulee locals

Tumut, Bemboka and Broulee were visited by the 2020 Australian Super Rugby champions, the Brumbies, and national online charity GIVIT last week, as they provided financial support and a morale boost for...

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