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NSW COVID restrictions return to slow spread of Omicron across the state

Masks are back

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Indoor mask wearing will be again compulsory in NSW after Premier Dominic Perrottet backflipped on restrictions, in an attempt to suppress a spike in coronavirus cases.

WATCH LIVE: Dominic Perrottet to provide update on changes to COVID restrictions

A dramatic spike in cases just two days before Christmas has increased pressure on the NSW government to reintroduce restrictions.

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Dominic Perrottet, Brad Hazzard, and Dr Kerry Chant will provide a COVID-19 update at 2.30pm (AEDT) on Thursday. You can watch the press conference live in the video player ABOVE as soon as it’s available.

NSW martial artist who murdered partner in drug-fuelled ‘jealous rage’ learns fate

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NSW man Sayle Newson has been jailed for the murder of mother-of-two Carly McBride.

Man who breached quarantine to go clubbing in Newcastle cops massive fine

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A young man has visited a pub while he should have been isolating, before testing positive to COVID. File image.

Authorities urge residents to DELAY Christmas events as COVID spreads in NSW city

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Aerial view of Newcastle.

Toddler raced to hospital after being struck by bus in Newcastle

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File image of NSW Ambulance.