NSW has recorded 177 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and one death.
It's the first time in nearly three months the case numbers have dipped below 200.
The tally from the 24 hours to 8 pm on Saturday is 59 fewer than the day before.
The infections were diagnosed from 75,378 tests.
Hospitalisation numbers fell slightly from 343 to 340.
NSW parents, meanwhile, are being urged to keep the Halloween tradition COVID safe.
"Aim to keep celebrations outside," is the chief advice offered by NSW Health's Dr. Jeremy McAnulty.
Dr. McAnulty said, "Provide closed packaging for treats instead of communal lolly bowls and consider ways for distributing treats that are safe, for example, putting them along the front fence or in the front yard.
"Keep it local," he said.
By that, he means parents and children should confine themselves to their own neighbourhood rather than wandering into 'treat streets' beyond.
Kids should not share face masks and if they are feeling unwell, they should not take part at all.