Tag: byron bay
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LOCKDOWN DAY 2: NEW CLOSE CONTACT VENUES AND LONG COVID TESTING LINES
The Northern Rivers’ second day of lockdown has ended with some good news – as no new local cases of COVID-19 were recorded. As hundreds of people queued for hours at testing clinics, new close contact venues were announced: Harvest Newrybar – Sunday 1 August 2021 | 7:30- 7:45am Foodworks Bangalow – Monday 2 August…
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SUPPORT SERVICES CALLING FOR MORE HELP AS HOMELESSNESS REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
Homelessness rates in the Byron Shire are continuing to climb, with local support services unable to meet the demand. They’re calling for more funding, as part of national homelessness week.
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BYRON RESIDENTS URGED TO BE MORE AWARE ON THE ROADS TO PROTECT OUR NATIVE CREATURES
While winter might be a season that keeps humans tucked away under the doona – many native animals are on the move. Byron Bay’s Wildlife Hospital has seen a spike in critters suffering road trauma – among other complaints.
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BYRON BAY WASTE WATER TEST RESULTS NEGATIVE FOR COVID FRAGMENTS
Further testing of Byron Bay’s waste water has come back negative for covid fragments. The virus had been detected at the sewage treatment plant on Friday. Health authorities raised concerns about the findings, as there hadn’t been a positive case locally for more than 100 days. Byron’s treatment plant will be tested daily, while other…
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BYRON REGION SETS IN FOR ANXIOUS WEEKEND WAITING FOR MORE SEWAGE TEST RESULTS
The Byron Shire is in for an anxious weekend as they wait to find out the results of recent sewage test results. Despite Byron’s treatment plant detecting fragments of the virus, the region’s case numbers remain at zero.
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BYRON BAY ON COVID ALERT AS FRAGMENTS FOUND IN LOCAL SEWAGE
COVID concern is spreading to the regions, with Byron Bay now on alert. Fragments of the virus have been detected in the town’s sewage system, despite there being no known cases in the area.
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LOCAL BUSINESSES INCLUDED IN BORDER BUBBLE, BUT IT’S NOT ALL GOOD NEWS
With yesterday’s Queensland border closure, there was relief when the Northern Rivers was included in the border bubble. But it was short-lived for some business owners – with no visitors for the foreseeable future, confidence is at an all-time low.
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LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS FEELING DEFLATED AFTER BEING TARGETED BY ANTI-MASKERS
Far North Coast businesses continue to be met with backlash, as opposition to mask use grows. Retailers claim the abuse they’re receiving is too much – and it’s forcing some to shut up shop.
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TOURISM FUNDING ANNOUNCED, BUT IS IT ENOUGH FOR STRUGGLING VENDORS?
Far North Coast tourism operators are feeling the pinch, with no end in sight for covid restrictions. More than a million dollars has been announced to help out the struggling industry today – but local business owners say that’s far from enough.
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BEACH BYRON BAY’S 5-YEAR PLAN TO CONTINUE FIGHTING COASTAL EROSION
Erosion along Byron Bay’s iconic beaches continues as strong winds bat the coast. But the cafe that sits on the edge of Clarkes Beach is secure for now, with the owners working on a five-year protection plan.