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MASS VACCINATION HUB IN GLEN INNES THIS SATURDAY
The Northern Tablelands will play host to another mass vaccination drive this Saturday in Glen Innes. The walk-in clinic will work similarly to those held in Moree, Armidale, and Inverell recently – with no appointment needed. All residents need to get their AstraZeneca jab is a mask and Medicare card. More details on the location…
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POLICE INVESTIGATE MID NORTH COAST DOUBLE FATAL
Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash near Port Macquarie early this morning. Just after 3.30am, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, about 1 kilometre south of the Oxley Highway off-ramp at Thrumster, after reports two trucks crashed. Officers including Highway Patrol attended and saw both trucks well alight. Trees and bushes along…
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NEWCASTLE GROUP PERFORMING RELIGIOUS CEREMONY CHARGED $30,000
A group gathering in a Newcastle park have been fined tens of thousands of dollars for breaching covid rules over the weekend. Police say the group of 10 people weren’t wearing masks or social distancing when officers arrived at the gathering in Minmi on Sunday morning. The group told police they were performing a religious…
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OVERHAUL OF FAMILY COURT SYSTEM PROMISES QUICKER OUTCOMES
For the tens of thousands of parents who deal with the Family Court each year – the process can be long, expensive and emotional. Next month a new ‘streamlined’ system will be introduced – and while the major overhaul has been criticised by many in the profession – others say it could be just what’s…
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SEVEN PEOPLE ISSUED $1000 PIN’S AFTER DINNER PARTY IN SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH
Seven people have each been fined $1000 after gathering at a home on the Far North Coast last night. Police were called to Gloria Street in South Golden Beach just before 7pm where they found seven people having a dinner party – 3 of which didn’t live at the house. “A party arrangement up in…
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CALLS FOR MORE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR COVID HIT BUSINESSES
A Taree business is calling for more financial support from all levels of government to get through the extended lockdown.
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TEEN DIES IN FORKLIFT ACCIDENT AT BECTIVE CHICKEN FARM
A teenager has died after being struck by a forklift at a chicken farm at Bective. The 19-year-old had been collecting birds at the ProTen facility – to transport to a processing plant. Despite the efforts of workers and emergency services, the young man died at the scene yesterday. SafeWork New South Wales is investigating.…
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LONG WAIT TIMES, LOCKDOWN RULES A TOUGH TIME FOR RESIDENTS
North West residents have answered the calls to get tested for COVID, but the lengthy wait times have been a burden to many. Two Tamworth locals tonight share their struggle.
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LATEST COVID-19 EXPOSURE SITES IN THE HUNTER
Here’s a total list of COVID-19 exposure sites for close and casual contacts, in the Hunter New England Health Local Health District: There’s now more than 40 areas of concern in the region, since this year’s Delta outbreak, starting in Sydney. Close contact venues: (Close contacts must immediately get tested and self-isolate for 14 days…
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FAR NORTH COAST BUSINESSES STRUGGLING WITH LOCKDOWN
Businesses on the Far North Coast are feeling the impact of the lockdown, 24 hours in. The sector has already been struggling with the lack of tourism.