Category: National News
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‘STRAWBERRY MOON’ EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND
Aussie star gazers are in for a treat this Saturday, with predictions of a ‘Strawberry Moon’ in our skies. The phenomenon gets its name from the ripening of the fruit during the northern summer, but it’s otherwise known as a penumbral lunar eclipse. It occurs when the sun, earth and moon are imperfectly aligned, so…
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BUSHFIRE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES ENCOURAGED TO REACH OUT
New South Wales police is joining with Lifeline Australia to raise awareness for suicide prevention. 12 highway patrol vehicles will be branded with highly-visible stickers to promote Lifeline’s ’13 HELP’ (13 43 57) phone number, to help people in bushfire affected communities. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, says it’s important people know…
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POLICE OPERATION LAUNCHED FOR CHANGING RESTRICTIONS
Police have launched ‘Operation Pariac’ to help enforce Public Health Orders and social distancing at pubs and clubs across the state, as restrictions ease. From today, the month-long, high-visibility operation will focus on regional areas across New South Wales. Police will also target alcohol-related crime, assaults and anti-social behaviour. Operation Pariac Commander, Assistant Commissioner Max…
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BEANIES FOR BRAIN CANCER: MARK HUGHES FOUNDATION
The first of June brings with it the first day of winter, and with it, the chilly weather. Coincidentally, tomorrow is also the launch of Beanies for Brain Cancer; so what better way to keep warm and help fund a cure, than by buying a beanie?
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RISE IN HIGH SPEED DRIVING INCIDENTS ACROSS COFFS COAST
North Coast road users are being urged to adopt safer driving habits every day – not just on Fatality Free Friday. The region experiencing some tragic accidents this year already – a total of 9 losing their lives.
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DOZENS CHARGED OVER ALLEGED STATE-WIDE DRUG SYNDICATE
More than 30 people have been charged over an alleged state-wide, drug supply network operating across the state’s central west and Sydney. In February last year, police established Strike Force Pinnacle to investigate the network, based in Wellington. The syndicate allegedly sourced prohibited drugs from Sydney, including methylamphetamine and MDMA and heroin, and distributed them…
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MYALL RIVER DREDGING STARTS NEXT MONTH
There’s good news further downstream with dredging works at the mouth of the Myall scheduled to start next month. “Pipes have been delivered, they were delivered last week, the dredge will be unloaded and start to be assembled and they’ll be in the water and dredging on the 1st of June,” said Gordon Grainger from…
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BEAUTY INDUSTRY TO RE-OPEN
The state government has announced the beauty industry will be allowed to re-open from June 1, in line with eased COVID-19 restrictions. New South Wales Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, says this includes make-up services, nail salons, spas, tanning and waxing services. All businesses must comply social distancing rules, strict hygiene and complying with the 1 person…
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KMART RECALLS CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS
Kmart is recalling two types of chocolate Easter eggs over fears they may contain plastic. The solid/filled egg bag (360 grams) and the caramel egg bag (160 grams) were sold in store and online across the country. Food Standards Australia and New Zealand says consumers should not eat either product and they should return them…
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PUBS AND CLUBS TO REOPEN FROM JUNE 1
Up to 50 people will be allowed in New South Wales cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs from June 1. It comes as the Berejiklian government announces a further roll-back of tough social distancing measures. Customers will not be allowed to stand or mingle, but instead must sit at tables in groups no larger than 10…