Category: Northern Rivers News
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NORTHERN NSW LHD COVID19 UPDATE
Covid cases have increased across the Northern Health District. 274 new cases were reported in yesterday’s figures. The majority are in Lismore, Tweed and the Clarence Valley. The number of positive patients in hospital has fallen – 28 people are receiving care. (NO AUDIO)
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LISMORE SWANS WITHDRAW FROM NORTH COAST AFL COMPETITION
The Lismore Swans have made the difficult decision of withdrawing from this year’s AFL North Coast competition. Despite the club being physically impacted by the floods, they haven’t been able to rally enough players to enter their senior sides.
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NEW DATE SET FOR PRIMEX IN NOVEMBER
A date has been set in stone for the annual Primex Field Days at Casino – after it was postponed in an eleventh hour decision last week. The three day agricultural expo will now be held from November 10 to 12. The event’s expected to inject 5-million dollars into the local economy, and to make…
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AFTERNOON WALK TURNS DANGEROUS FOR PUPPY AFTER IT FELL OFF CLIFF AT SKENNARS HEAD
An afternoon walk has turned dangerous for this little puppy – who fell off a ledge at Skennars Head. The dog, named Summer, became stuck 10 metres down a cliff on Coast Road yesterday afternoon. Ballina SES and Police Rescue vertically abseiled to bring little Summer to safety. Thankfully the puppy is uninjured and is…
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BALLINA JET BOAT RESCUE PUT ON PAUSE AMID SAFETY CONCERNS FROM SURF LIFESAVING NEW SOUTH WALES
Ballina Jet Boat Rescue is out of action – paused by Surf Life Saving New South Wales over safety concerns. Volunteers say they’ve addressed the issues – but are still waiting for the go ahead to resume the vital service.
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CALLS FOR MORE SUPPORT FOR MAJOR NORTHERN RIVERS EMPLOYERS
The Federal Member for Page and Lismore’s Mayor are calling on more support for major employers across the region. While the Federal government has already chipped in funding, they want to see State pitch in too.
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NORTHERN NSW LHD RECCOMENDS VISITING GP OR PHARMACY FOR COVID & FLU VACCINES
The Northern New South Wales Local Health District is reducing their covid vaccination schedule as part of the state-wide vaccination program. Northern Health District CEO Wayne Jones says fixed clinics will remain on set days in Tweed, Lismore and Grafton, with mobile services visiting towns across the region over the coming months. “We’re starting to…
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DIESEL LEAK CONTAINED AT CLARKES BEACH
A fuel spill has been contained on Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay. Emergency servies called late Monday afternoon, after reports diesel was flowing from a storm water drain into the ocean. Fire and Rescue, a HAZMAT team, council and the department of Fisheries all responding. Booms deployed in a bid to absorb the fuel –…
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MORE WET WEATHER ON THE WAY
Further flood watch warnings have been issued for the Wilsons and Richmond rivers. The Jake Hoppe from NSW SES is warning Northern Rivers residents to be prepared. “There’s the chance over the next few days across the entire Northern Rivers within that there is the chance for severe embedded storms and heavy rainfall,” Hoppe said.…
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FUNDING SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR FLOOD AFFECTED PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Financial support is now available for flood impacted schools in the Northern Rivers with the state government announcing public school teachers will be able to access up to $1000, while students will be able to access $500, to replace education materials. But, with 11 Catholic schools and 7 Independent across the Far North Coast, private…