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COUPLE CELEBRATES GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FROM A DISTANCE
Social distancing has been a heart-wrenching challenge for many, especially those with loved-ones in aged-care facilities. But the strict new measures have forced people to get creative, like one local couple, determined to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
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KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL CLAMPS DOWN ON ILLEGAL CAMPING
Kempsey Council is cracking down on illegal camping, with rangers ramping up patrols at caravan parks. Camping grounds and caravan parks across the state, remain closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Infringement notices are being issued to those who don’t comply. (VISION ONLY)
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NSW HEALTH MINISTER MORTIFIED PEOPLE ARE STEALING FROM HOSPITALS
There are now more than 1,700 confirmed coronavirus cases in New South Wales, with 24 people in intensive care. NSW Health minister Brad Hazzard has warned anyone who ignores the new airport quarantine regulations could be fined $11,000 and be jailed for six months. “The need for that isolation at quarantine in our hotels is…
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$1.1 BILLION MEDICARE, MENTAL HEALTH, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PACKAGE
The Federal Government has announced a $1.1 billion package for mental health, domestic violence, Medicare and emergency food services. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the new support measures would be rolled out immediately to deal with broader effects of the health and economic crisis. The bulk of the money will go to the expansion of…
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BANDIDOS GANG MEMBERS CHARGED IN ONGOING INVESTIGATION
Three Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang members have been charged over alleged violent and criminal activity involving firearms earlier this year. Just before 7am on Friday, officers arrested a 31-year-old Macksville man at a home in Coffs Harbour. The alleged Bandidos OMCG member was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station and charged with a number of…
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RETURNING TOURISTS FINED FOR BREAKING 14 DAY QUARANTINE
Two returning tourists have been fined $1000 each after breaking their 14-day quarantine. The 22-year-old man and 23-year-old woman arrived in Sydney from Thailand on March 24 and were told to quarantine at their Hillvue home, near Tamworth, for two weeks. But instead, Police say the pair travelled 120km to Boggabri on March 27, where…
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POLICE ASK PUBLIC TO HELP FIND MISSING MAN
Police are asking anyone with information about a missing Lake Macquarie man to contact authorities. Anthony Maybury, aged 23, was last seen six days ago at his home on Exford Avenue in Macquarie Hills. It’s believed Mr Maybury contacted his girlfriend just before 2pm on March 23, but has not returned home, or made contact…
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JETS PLAYER TESTS POSITIVE TO CORONAVIRUS
An unnamed Newcastle Jets player has become the first in the A-League to test positive to COVID-19. He’s now self isolating for two weeks, as Jacinta Lee reports.
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CORRECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
A corrective services officer at Cessnock has been taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation, after two inmates set fire to cells. The fire caused considerable damage to both prisoner’s cells at Shortland Correctional Centre. Corrective Services New South Wales is investigating the incident.
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HUNTER BUSINESSES GIVE FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED
Several Hunter cafés and restaurants are paying it forward, offering free food to those who need it most. The Italian Cottage in Cessnock is offering its customers a takeaway container filled with lamb ragu pasta from 5.30pm today. If your business is changing trading conditions or special services, you can make a free listing at…