Tag: Clarence Valley
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NEW DATA REVEALS NORTH COAST RENTERS ARE MOST AT RISK OF HOUSING STRESS
New data reveals the north coast has the highest rate of rental housing stress in New South Wales… with Byron Bay the worst. In the beachside haven, some businesses are going to great lengths just to get staff in, and give them somewhere to stay.
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COMMUNITY HALLS SET TO GET A BOOST IN THE CLARENCE VALLEY
Community halls in the Clarence Valley will get some much needed TLC with Federal Member for Page announcing $2.4 million for upgrades. The funding has been granted through the Black Summer Bushfire Grants. “Very important community centres, especially when we have times of stress and people need to congregate somewhere. It’s going to be about…
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NORTHERN AND MID NORTH COAST COVID19 UPDATE
One person has died from COVID-19 in the Northern Health District overnight – a Clarence Valley resident, in their 70’s. It comes as the region records 430 new infections. 13 people are receiving care in hospital – two are in ICU. Meanwhile, the Mid North Coast Local Health District has recorded 405 new cases. (NO…
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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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SIX NEW COVID CASES RECORDED IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Northern New South Wales Local Health District has recorded six new Covid cases overnight. One case in the Clarence Valley is a household contact, while the five cases in Lismore are under investigation. Meanwhile, the Rivers Secondary College Lismore Campus reopened today after a Covid case there. [NO AUDIO]
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ONE NEW COVID CASE IN CLARENCE VALLEY WHILE BYRON REACHES VACCINATION MILESTONE
The Northern New South Wales district recorded one new covid case, a mystery infection in the Clarence Valley. Investigations are underway to determine the source of the infection as well as contact tracing. It comes as the region yesterday reached a vaccination milestone, with a little over 80 per cent of Byron Bay residents now…
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CLARENCE VALLEY SAYS NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The Clarence Valley community is working to break the stigma around discussing domestic violence. Two new buses with eye-catching signage have been rolled out today, encouraging people to reach out if they need help.
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HUGE CASH INJECTION FOR YAMBA ROAD SAFETY
Work to upgrade the notoriously busy Yamba Road will finally begin, with the state government pledging $4.4-million to the project. With the race to the election ramping up, this announcement is welcome news for close to 10,000 motorists who use the road daily.
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POPULAR COASTAL POOL CLOSED FOR REPAIRS
On any given day, hundreds flock to Yamba rock pool for a cool down. Now, they’re waving goodbye to the popular spot, as it closes for repairs, estimated to cost nearly $300,000.
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BODY OF 43-YEAR-OLD MAN FOUND IN CLARENCE RIVER
The body of a man has been found in a vehicle in the Clarence River near Grafton. Police say a member of the public discovered the vehicle submerged in the river off Rogan’s Bridge on Saturday morning. Emergency services retrieved the body of a 43-year-old man from a Toyota Landcruiser. It’s believed the vehicle plunged…