Tag: Far North Coast
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SMALL BUSINESSES GIVEN A LIFELINE WITH FUNDING BOOST
After a stressful 18 months, a handful of small businesses on the Far North Coast have been given a lifeline. Hundreds of jobs are expected to be created in the region thanks to state funding for pandemic recovery.
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MAYORS UNITE CALLING FOR LOCKDOWN TO END
Mayors across the Far North Coast have joined forces to push for an end to lockdown on Friday. Despite one well-known scare – the region has recorded no local cases during the state’s delta outbreak.
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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COULD LOSE MILLIONS OVER BORDER DEBACLE
The Far North Coast construction industry is expected to take a massive hit with vital supplies caught in the border debacle. There’s fears it could cost both the Queensland and New South Wales economies millions of dollars.
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VACCINE ROLL OUT RAMPS UP WITH NEW PHARMACIES DELIVERING THE JAB
The vaccine rollout is ramping up on the Far North Coast, as nine new pharmacies sign on to deliver the jab. Authorities say more of us are rolling up our sleeves – as the region seeks to stave off an outbreak.
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FAR NORTH COAST VACCINE STATS REVEALED
New data has revealed only 17 per cent of Richmond and Tweed residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The figure sees the region’s roll-out lag in comparison to much of the state. Almost 40 per cent of Far North Coast residents have had their first jab, compared with 42 percent in the Coffs Harbour-Grafton area.…
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TEENAGER LOSES ALMOST A DOZEN DEMERIT POINTS ON THE NORTH COAST
A Tweed Heads teenager has lost eleven demerit points in one day after he was caught speeding twice on the Far North Coast. Police say the 17-year-old was driving more than 30km/hr over the speed limit on the M1 near Yamba. Just two hours later, the P-plate driver was allegedly clocked going 163km/hr in a…
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FLIGHT PATH SAFETY CHECKS BEING COMPLETED ON THE NORTH COAST
North Coast residents may notice low-level flying at local airports on Monday and Tuesday next week, with flight path safety checks being carried out. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority will be completing the exercise at seven airports, including Ballina, Lismore and Coffs Harbour. The Authority says aircraft may complete an uncommon flying pattern to make…
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POLICE ASK FOR PUBLIC’S HELP TO FIND WANTED NORTHERN RIVERS WOMAN
Officers are asking for the public’s help to find a wanted Far North Coast woman. 34-year-old Gabrielle Basinauro is believed to be in the Lismore, Goonellabah or Casino area. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers. (NO AUDIO)
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RED AND YELLOW ARMY ON HEIGHTENED ALERT AHEAD OF AUSTRALIA DAY
A hazardous surf warning was in place for much of the day along the Byron coast, even as hundreds of people flocked to the water. It comes as lifeguards and lifesavers prepare for one of their busiest periods.
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TWO MEN CHARGED OVER FAR NORTH COAST PROPERTY CRIME
Police have charged two men with a spate of property offences on the Far North Coast. Officers arrested the men yesterday following an investigation into fraud and property crime in the Tweed-Byron area. A 26-year-old Kingscliff man has been granted bail to face court next month. Meanwhile, a 27-year-old has been ordered to undergo a…