Tag: ballina
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THREE COVID DEATHS IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES OVERNIGHT
The Northern New South Wales local health district recorded three more covid deaths in the past 24 hours. One person aged in their 70s from Lismore, a person in their 50s from Ballina, and a Richmond Valley resident aged in their 90s. 606 new cases were also recorded overnight, with approximately one third of those…
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FAR NORTH COAST BUSINESSES UNSURE IF THE PREMIER’S FUNDING PACKAGE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
With covid still running rampant on the Far North Coast, small businesses are unsure if the Premier’s announcement today will help. There were 589 fresh infections overnight, and sadly, an elderly Tweed resident died with the virus.
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BUSINESSES GETTING ON WITH THE JOB DESPITE RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE
Businesses on the Far North Coast are getting on with the job despite restrictions staying in place. Meanwhile those looking for Rapid Antigen Tests might be in luck later this week.
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NORTHERN NSW LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT RECORDS TWO COVID DEATHS
The Northern Health District has sadly seen two Covid related deaths in the latest reporting period. Two men, both aged in their 80s from Ballina and Pottsville died with the virus. The region saw a drop in case numbers and hospitalisations. There’s another 800 new infections in the region – 39 people are being cared…
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OMICRON BRINGS NORTHERN RIVERS BUSINESSES TO NEW LOWS
The Northern New South Wales Health district recorded just shy of 1000 new covid cases overnight and sadly one death – a Tweed resident in their 70s. Meanwhile, the effects of omicron has brought local businesses to a new low.
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LAND VALUES ON THE NORTH COAST EXPERIENCE LARGE GROWTH OVER PAST 12 MONTHS
Land values on the North Coast have seen increases by over a quarter in a 12 month period. The value of residential land grew by over 29 per cent which was driven by strong property sales. “Ballina, Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley and Kyogle all saw very strong increases, with the strongest growth in Byron with…
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PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR BALLINA’S BIGGEST RACE DAY OF THE YEAR
The Ballina Cup is one of the biggest race days on the North Coast’s sporting calendar. Now organisers are preparing the track, to welcome more than a thousand punters this Friday.
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NORTHERN RIVERS HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE FINDING STAFF AS MANY REMAIN IN SELF-ISOLATION
The Northern New South Wales Local Health District has seen a slight dip in covid infections, recording 778 new cases today. But as many more remain in self-isolation, the Northern Rivers’ hospitality sector is struggling to find staff.
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KING TIDES IN BALLINA AS EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE SETH CONTINUES TO LASH THE FAR NORTH COAST
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth continues to lash the Far North Coast with wild waves. King tides today at Ballina saw one of the town’s main streets swamped with water. The abnormally high tide peaked just after 11:30am at 1-point-8-7 metres. It’s expected to reduce in size over the coming days as the tropical low weakens and…
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BASKETBALLERS GETTING SKILLS BACK ON POINT WITH SMART HOOP
Like most sports, basketballers on the Far North Coast saw less game time during the pandemic. Thankfully, Ballina Indoor Sports Centre has a smart new solution that will see players get their skills back on point.