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COVID case linked to Lyndoch had no contact with residents, clients

COVID case linked to Lyndoch had no contact with residents, clients

SUPER START: Warrnambool Mermaids' Matilda Sewell after her team enjoyed a successful CBL double-header on the weekend. Picture: Emma Stapleton

Mermaid's winning debut: Double-header success for team

Region records three new COVID-19 cases

Region records three new COVID-19 cases

GREAT DAY OUT: Warrnambool Rollers coaches Sarah Robinson and Rosie Ceratops at Warrnambool Showgrounds. Picture: Emma Stapleton

Roller skating come and try proves hit, club building derby team

PLAYING WELL: Noorat wicket-keeper Jacob Fishwick. He made 88 runs on Saturday and claimed two wickets. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Two on trot has Noorat going into Mortlake clash with momentum

BEST VIDS: Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie takes aim at anti-vaxxers in parliament (left), NSW's oldest smokestacks demolished (top right) and what happens when you meet a cheetah (bottom right).

WATCHVideos of the week: An unlikely icon, meeting cheetahs, mesmerising demolitions

Roller skating come and try proves hit, club building derby team

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Mermaid's winning debut: Double-header success for team

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COVID case linked to Lyndoch had no contact with residents, clients

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Man drowns off Sydney's northern beaches

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DIGESTOmicron reaches Australian shores, PM cracks down on social media abuse

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Omicron variant confirmed in NSW arrivals

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GREAT DAY OUT: Warrnambool Rollers coaches Sarah Robinson and Rosie Ceratops at Warrnambool Showgrounds. Picture: Emma Stapleton

Roller skating come and try proves hit, club building derby team

SUPER START: Warrnambool Mermaids' Matilda Sewell after her team enjoyed a successful CBL double-header on the weekend. Picture: Emma Stapleton

Mermaid's winning debut: Double-header success for team

WINNING TEAM: Collin Mckenna, Ciaron Maher, Eileen Maher and Janice Mckenna on Sunday after the race. Picture: Emma Stapleton

Maher repays faith of supporters with Jericho Cup win

PLAYING WELL: Noorat wicket-keeper Jacob Fishwick. He made 88 runs on Saturday and claimed two wickets. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Two on trot has Noorat going into Mortlake clash with momentum

MAKING PLANS: Trainer Tom Dabernig. Picture: Chris Doheny

Promising filly Spinning headed for spelling paddock

Tim Auld

PIVOTAL WICKETS: Dennington bowler Xavier Beks contributed well with the ball taking two early scalps. Picture: Emma Stapleton

Dogs cruise to victory, ripper contest with Factory awaits

Brian Allen

A new variant of COVID-19 has begun to impact sport in Africa.

COVID-19 causes havoc across sports world

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring in their Bundesliga win at Wolfsburg.

Haaland back on target, Bayern win again

Derek Wilson

Authorities have confirmed two travellers in Sydney have the highly transmissible Omicron strain. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTOmicron reaches Australian shores, PM cracks down on social media abuse

The World Health Organisation has declared the Omicron variant a variant of concern after it emerged in southern Africa. Picture: Shutterstock

Passengers infected with Omicron variant of concern: NSW Health

Countries around the world have reacted to new coronavirus variant Omicron, with some shutting borders to southern Africa. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTBorders close as WHO declares another COVID variant of concern

Hunter River at Dunolly March 2021

SES warning possible major flooding for Singleton

A Warrnambool school student has tested positive to COVID-19 overnight, prompting a call for the school and wider community to get tested.

UPDATEDSchool student tests positive to COVID-19

Kyra Gillespie

A Western District Health Service staff member is among 31 COVID-19 infections linked to a country music event in Hamilton. Picture: Chris Doheny

UPDATEDNew COVID-19 cases in south-west as Hamilton cluster grows

Kyra Gillespie

COVID-19 testing in Bendigo. Picture: DARREN HOWE

State's COVID cases rise as health authorities identify new virus variant

Tom O'Callaghan
Tara Cosoleto

NSW Health are working closely with the Commonwealth and other states and territories to rapidly understand the implications of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron.

WATCHNSW records 235 COVID cases as fears grow over new 'variant of concern'

Fleur Connick

PODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

LISTENPODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

PODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

LISTENPODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

PODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

LISTENPODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

PODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

LISTENPODCAST: The Booletin and Beyond

Boandik Gunditjmara Elder Uncle Johnny Lovett has spent his whole life demanding justice for his ancestors. Picture: Chris Doheny

LISTEN'Back to being black': Justice for Aboriginal soldiers long overdue

Boandik Gunditjmara Elder Uncle Johnny Lovett has spent his whole life demanding justice for his ancestors. Picture: Chris Doheny

LISTEN'Back to being black': Justice for Aboriginal soldiers long overdue

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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New music: Warrnambool singer-songwriter Flynn Gurry has released his new single 'Sunrise to Sunset', a taste of an EP to come. Picture: Morgan Hancock

'A song about chasing the sun': New music from south-west artist Flynn Gurry

Kyra Gillespie

Archie Roach. Picture: Morgan Hancock.

LISTENCharcoal Lane: Where the 2021 ARIA award-winning album began

Kyra Gillespie

Northeast Party House will headline Downtown Festival in Warrnambool next month.

Northeast Party House to headline summer day festival

Kyra Gillespie

LEADER: Port Fairy tourism trailblazer and local councillor, the late Noel Adamson.

Town farewells a tourism pioneer and former mayor

Anthony Brady

Julie Russell (South West Healthcare), Michelle Heard (TheirCare), Layla Tucker Warrnambool East Primary School), Dr Glen Saward (South West Healthcare), Jordyn Gervasoni (South West Healthcare), Emelia Tucker (Warrnambool East Primary School) Mel Healey (TheirCare) with the loom bands. Picture: Anthony Brady

Students use outside school hours time to make a difference

Anthony Brady

The Olde Courthouse inn in Koroit's main street. Picture: Anthony Brady

Historical building ready to get another lease on life

Anthony Brady

LEADER: Port Fairy tourism trailblazer and local councillor, the late Noel Adamson.

Town farewells a tourism pioneer and former mayor

UP FOR GRABS: Ray White Real Estate agent Fergus Torpy takes bids for a house at 34 Station Street in Koroit. Picture: Anthony Brady

Prices continue to soar as Koroit home sells

Anthony Brady

GOOD FUN: Koroit & District Kindergarten children, Ivy Hena, 5, Archie Gibson, 4, Banjo Milward, 5 and Jack Hedges, 5, are happy at play. Picture: Chris Doheny

Creative touch making life interesting, helping a good cause

Anthony Brady

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

Cyber crime a growing business threat

VIEW INSURANCE - CHANGE YOUR VIEW: Every policy helps the Kindness Factory educate our children on the impact of kindness.

With a view to keep you covered

Is your own apathy contributing to your hair loss?

Is your own apathy contributing to your hair loss?

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

Cyber crime a growing business threat

The first national Dairy Feedpads and Contained Housing Guidelines has been developed by Agriculture Victoria and Dairy Australia. Picture: Supplied

So, you think you need a dairy barn?

A river round trip to Adelaide

A river round trip to Adelaide

Emma Brown

When it comes to selling property, the more boxes you can tick to match the wish list of buyers, the better placed you will be to sell at a good price.

What makes a property a winner come auction time?

When it comes to selling property, the more boxes you can tick to match the wish list of buyers, the better placed you will be to sell at a good price.

What makes a property a winner come auction time?

Six auctions across city yield strong results for sellers

Six auctions across city yield strong results for sellers

Six auctions across city yield strong results for sellers

Six auctions across city yield strong results for sellers

Coastal living is now a distant dream for many renters. Picture: Shutterstock

Property wrap: Regional renters suffer, lake listing garners international interest

Jack Needham

Decluttering before you pack is an important step in a smooth house move. Picture: Shutterstock.

Packing hacks that make moving house a little easier

Edel Beattie, The Happy Organiser

Glorious beachfront

Glorious beachfront

Dawn Rasmussen

According to Scamwatch, the government is not offering a benefit payment for those who receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

All the online scams you need to avoid

Winner: Infection Prevention Coordinator Jenny Lukeis has today been awarded South West Healthcare's 2021 AEW Matthews Memorial Travelling Scholarship.

Individuals honoured for role at city's hospital

Kyra Gillespie

SING IT: Luke O'Shea performs alongside Ashleigh Dallas. Photo: Peter Hardin

Stars revel in rebirth of live music as Golden Guitar finalists announced

Madeline Link
Caitlin Reid

According to Scamwatch, the government is not offering a benefit payment for those who receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

All the online scams you need to avoid

Recognition: Peek Whurrong Elder Uncle Locky Eccles received the 2021 Healthy and Active Living Award for his intergenerational leadership, sharing language, culture and his passion for sport with the community. Picture: Anthony Brady

Stalwarts get state recognition for contribution to south-west community

Kyra Gillespie

Community of care: There are now 171 McGrath Breast Care Nurses across Australia, but more are needed to ensure no one misses out on care. Photo: Supplied

Pink power pushes us 100,000 steps of the way

Michael Caine is a tour de force in Best Sellers. Picture: Rialto

REVIEWPoking fun of publishing industry

There are moments that if handled more adroitly could have been deeply affecting. Picture: Rialto

REVIEWPixaresque animation lacks depth

Tasmanian Independent senator Jacqui Lambie. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERLambie set to hold cards in election showdown

NSW Health are working closely with the Commonwealth and other states and territories to rapidly understand the implications of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron.

WATCHNSW records 235 COVID cases as fears grow over new 'variant of concern'

Genesis Owusu is the first hip hop artist to win Album of the Year at the ARIA Awards. Picture: Supplied

'The weirdo can't be stopped': Genesis Owusu 'validated' by historic ARIA win

Amy Martin

REVIVED: Tim Freedman's love of touring inspired him to write The Whitlams' first new album in 15 years.

The Whitlams uncover their creative aphrodisiac

Josh Leeson

BEST VIDS: Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie takes aim at anti-vaxxers in parliament (left), NSW's oldest smokestacks demolished (top right) and what happens when you meet a cheetah (bottom right).

WATCHVideos of the week: An unlikely icon, meeting cheetahs, mesmerising demolitions

Emma Horn

CLEAR: Sweetheart the koala ready to go home after recovering from serious eye disease. Photo: Supplied

WATCHSee the moment a Koala is set free after lifesaving rescue

Letters: 'We're all in this together'

Letters: 'We're all in this together'

Moyne Shire councillor Jim Doukas

HAVE YOUR SAYJab or job: Councillor 'should get vaccinated or resign'

Letters: A tip for Warrnambool City Council

OPINIONLetters: A tip for Warrnambool City Council

CHEEKY CHICKS: The February girls. Photos: Sandra Ramsay

Never too old to be calendar girls

Therese Murray

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

A man has drowned off Dee Why Beach, on Sydney's Northern Beaches. (file)

Man drowns off Sydney's northern beaches

Authorities have confirmed two travellers in Sydney have the highly transmissible Omicron strain. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTOmicron reaches Australian shores, PM cracks down on social media abuse

The Omicron COVID-19 variant has been found in two overseas travellers who arrived in Sydney.

Omicron variant confirmed in NSW arrivals

The World Health Organisation has declared the Omicron variant a variant of concern after it emerged in southern Africa. Picture: Shutterstock

Passengers infected with Omicron variant of concern: NSW Health

NO SILVER LININGS: Hunter golfing legend Jack Newton was diagnosed with dementia in 2019. His loving wife Jackie, pictured here with Jack in their Merewether home, said her husband's condition has gradually deteriorated over the past year. Picture: Marina Neil

Toughest fight of all: Jack Newton's family opens up on dementia battle

RICK ALLEN

The Omicron COVID-19 variant has been found in two overseas travellers who arrived in Sydney.

Omicron confirmed in Sydney passengers

Colin Brinsden

Australia is now 86.68 per cent fully vaccinated for everyone aged 16 or over.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

New laws will force social media platforms to expose people who make defamatory posts anonymously.

PM says new laws to end online bullying

Colin Brinsden

Flights from southern African countries have been stopped for two weeks due to the Omicron variant.

New quarantine rules for Victoria, New South Wales

Hannah Ryan

Marketing executive Georgia Hack has joined the Australian Wool Innovation board.

New AWI director Georgia Hack to bring fashion retail expertise to board

Victoria Nugent

Mick and Dawn Ernest, Cherrymount,
Streatham, sold 300 mixed-sex Angus
calves, Francs-blood, to a top price of
$2550 at Ballarat. Also pictured is Nick
Franc, Francs Angus stud, Beaufort.

Calves pass $2500 a head as store market demand booms

Bryce Eishold

SWEPT: Taylor Swift's face framing hairstyles usually include a fringe. Illustration: Shutterstock

Famous hairstyles to copy this summer

HOMELY FEEL: Blockheads Hayden and Sara Vale chose concrete and timber to feature throughout their multi-storey home. This presents a balanced, yet luxurious feel as it incorporates flooring, joinery, furnishings and accents. Photos: supplied by the Vales.

Shack to chic in five stunning storeys

Vickii Byram

Fitness doesn't have to stop as you get older. There are plenty of senior fitness junkies keeping fit and pushing themselves to great heights. Picture: Shutterstock.

WELLNESSFitness after fifty has never looked so inspiring

Wellness with Amy Cooper