Category: Headlines
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FRNSW CONDUCTING FLOOD RECOVERY WORK IN THE HUNTER
Life is slowing return to normal for flood affected areas in the region, however Insurance Council says companies are working through millions of dollars worth of claims, with councils expecting a big bill. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Strike Teams have spent the last few days conducting clean-up and recovery work in the Hunter Valley…
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MORE RAIN ON THE WAY FOR NEW SOUTH WALES
More rain is on the way for New South Wales just weeks after a freak weather system caused devastating floods across the state. Rain is expected in the north-eastern parts of NSW until at least Sunday as a coastal trough and low moves across the state. The NSW Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers could see up to 30…
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‘VERY SIGNIFICANT’ OMICRON WAVE INTENSIFIES
Health Minister Mark Butler rung the alarm bell on COVID-19 cases in Australia today as the Omicron wave coupled with a spike in influenza cases puts increased pressure on the hospital system. “As of today, there are more than 5200 Australians in hospital with COVID,” Butler said. Butler urged eligible Australians to come forward for their booster…
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NSW PREMIER CALLS FOR CHANGE TO ISOLATION RULES
Premier Dominic Perrottet today said it’s time to rethink the seven-day isolation period in a bid to alleviate pressure on the state’s health system. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has applauded the retention of pandemic leave payments – and called for a consideration of further change. “Certainly, during the winter months, we need to keep that…
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HUNDREDS OF FARMERS TO ATTEND ANNUAL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
The annual New South Wales Farmers Association Conference is back on in Sydney this week. Farmers from across the state will discuss a range of important issues – as disease threatens to decimate the agricultural industry.
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FEARS FOR THE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED AS COVID CASES RISE
The winter wave of covid is just weeks from its peak – with the community’s most vulnerable bracing for its impact. A Hunter transplant patient is urging locals against complacency – to keep the immunocompromised safe.
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NEW PERMIT PROGRAM PROVIDES RELIEF FOR NSW BEEKEEPERS
Relief is on the way for parts of New South Wales’ honeybee industry – as the sector remains gripped in its varroa mite crisis. Beekeepers outside biosecurity zones can apply for permits, to move their hives – finding a food source for the insects, and pollinating ours.
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MAN RESCUED FROM WATER AT WATEGOS BEACH
A 57-year-old man suffering a medical episode has been rescued from the water at Wategos beach at Byron Bay. Surf Life Saving, paramedics and the Westpac Ambulance Rescue Helicopter all responded to calls for help. The man was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition. (NO AUDIO)
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LIFELINE FOR FLOODED ICE CREAM FACTORY
On the eve of impending stand downs, 170 employees at Norco’s Lismore ice cream factory were informed that a bespoke financial support package from the federal government would keep them employed by the dairy cooperative for another 10 weeks. Enabling time for the completion and assessment of a grant application under the Anchor Business Support.…
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NORCO PUSHES AHEAD FOR GOVERNMENT FUNDING WITH STAFF REMAINING EMPLOYED
Norco is pushing ahead with an application for more government funding, to save its flood-ravaged Lismore ice-cream factory. It follows news of lifeline to keep almost 200 workers employed for 10 more weeks… just as they were about to be stood down.