Tag: ballina
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FIVE NEW LOCAL COVID CASES RECORDED
Five new local covid cases were recorded in Northern New South Wales. Two are from the Richmond Valley – one is a household contact, while the source of the other is still under investigation. Another two of the health district’s cases are in Kyogle, and one is in Ballina… Ballina Public School has been closed…
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BUSINESSES PREPARING AHEAD OF FREEDOM DAY TOMORROW
Lismore has been selected to play a part in the the state’s trial of digital covid vaccine certificates – with businesses preparing to reopen tomorrow. The city, Kyogle and Richmond Valley are all readying themselves to exit their latest lockdowns.
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MAN CHARGED WITH FIREARMS OFFENCES AFTER DRAMATIC ARREST
A Goonellabah man has faced court over alleged firearms offences, after a dramatic arrest in Ballina. PolAir and the dog unit were brought in to assist yesterday afternoon. Police searched the 24-year-old’s car and found $7000 in cash as well as ammunition. He was refused bail in Lismore Local Court this morning. (NO AUDIO)
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MOBILE VACCINATION CLINIC COMES TO BALLINA
Northern New South Wales might be behind in vaccination rates, but this line in Ballina was doing its best to improve those numbers. The mobile vax hub was open for walk-ins, to anyone over the age of 12 years who had not yet had a jab. However patience was a requirement. The pop-up clinic will…
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BYRON BAY AND TWEED ENTER LOCKDOWN
Freedom has proved fleeting for residents of the Tweed, Byron and Kempsey shires, with all three now ONE hour into a new lockdown, following covid cases. There’s also concern for Coffs Harbour, with a new infection recorded there. The lockdowns have had a big impact on the border bubble – Byron Bay and Tweed are…
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SETTING SAIL ALONG THE RICHMOND RIVER
The winds are perfect, the sun is shining, and boaties are ready to dust off the cobwebs. The Richmond River Sailing club has kicked off the start of the season, and members are already planning for its annual regatta.
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THE RED AND YELLOW FLAGS GO UP FOR THE SEASON
The red and yellow flags have been raised on the Far North Coast, to mark the official start of the patrol season following winter. With lockdown lifted, Todd Muller of the Ballina Surf Life Saving Club says plenty of people are expected to flock to beaches in the region. “When you come down to the…
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BALLINA MUSIC STORE BOOMS DESPITE LOCKDOWNS
It’s no secret the pandemic has been tough on small businesses, but one Ballina store is bucking the trend. Resonator Music is thriving thanks to the some innovative ideas from its owners.
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THE FAR NORTH COAST RELEASED FROM LOCKDOWN
It could have been any sunny Saturday in Spring on the Far North Coast today. People making the most of the eased restrictions – the ever present threat of lockdown, a cloud of the horizon.
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RELIEF ON THE FAR NORTH COAST – LOCKDOWN ENDS TOMORROW
Businesses on the Far North Coast are preparing to reopen their doors on Saturday. Many say it’s a mixed feeling of excitement and relief to welcome back customers.