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James O'Doherty
James O'DohertyState Political Reporter

James O’Doherty is The Daily Telegraph’s State Political Editor. He joined The Telegraph in 2020 from Sky News, where he worked as a national political reporter in Canberra and a foreign correspondent in New Zealand. James has covered stories of state, national, and international significance across television and print.

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Urgent new COVID warnings for 10 Sydney venues

Patrons who attended 10 Sydney venues and eight Newcastle venues including a stadium have been issued urgent warnings after two COVID-positive men visited in the past week. It comes as Victoria’s death toll continues to mount with eight new fatalities in the past day.

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COVID fears close three more Sydney venues

Three more Sydney venues — in Surry Hills, Cabramatta and Marrickville — will be closed for deep cleaning after confirmed COVID-19 cases visited in the past week. It comes as another gym is deep cleaned after a member was linked to the Potts Point cluster.

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Evacuated homes on Ocean View Dr in Wamberal after large waves undermined their foundations over the last week. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Ex-top cop called in over erosion disaster

An extraordinary meeting to discuss erosion in Wamberal and North Entrance saw council reluctant to give residents powers to do their own works, however they are calling for the coast to be declared a ‘state of emergency’.

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Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference at the Australian Department of Health in Canberra, Tuesday, April 14, 2020. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Older Aussies urged to stay cautious as restrictions ease

Older Australians must be cautious about visitors at home despite COVID-19 restrictions being eased in some states and territories this weekend, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has warned adding that those over 70 were still at greater risk.

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