Tag: Far North Coast
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POLICE WARNING TO FAR NORTH COAST CAR OWNERS
Police are reminding Far North Coast motorists to lock their cars following a spate of break-ins this week. In Byron Bay, Paterson and Beachcomber streets have had a number of items and cars stolen. Meanwhile, in the Tweed – Phillip, Shell and Sand streets have recorded several incidents. Officers say keeping valuables out of sight…
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EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR FAR NORTH COAST RETAILERS
Far North Coast traders have welcomed the State Government’s announcement to scrap the four-square-metre rule from Monday, excluding gyms and nightclubs. The state’s peak business body is hoping it’ll lead to a bumper Christmas period.
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VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR FAR NORTH COAST UNTIL TUESDAY
The Rural Fire Service will be on heightened alert across the Far North Coast over the next couple of days with a very high fire danger rating issued for the region. All fire permits will be suspended from midnight tonight until Tuesday. It comes as authorities in Queensland issue a local fire ban for several…
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IRON SERIES COMING TO THE FAR NORTH COAST NEXT WEEK
The Far North Coast will host the nation’s best ironmen and ironwomen next week, when the Nutri-Grain series gets underway. The Surf Life Saving qualifying round will be held at Kingscliff Beach – with heats kicking off on Saturday the 28th followed by finals on Sunday. Rounds one and two of the Iron Series will…
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FIRE CREWS ON ALERT WITH REGION SET TO SWELTER THIS WEEKEND
Fire crews are bracing for challenging conditions across the Far North Coast this weekend. Very high fire danger ratings have been issued for tomorrow and Monday, with Casino tipped to reach 39 degrees
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MISSING TEEN | HAVE YOU SEEN AALIYAH WINNETT?
Police are asking for the public’s help to find a teenager [TAKE VO] (VO) missing from the Far North Coast for almost three weeks. 13-year-old Aaliyah Winnett was last seen on October 23. She’s believed to have travelled on public buses between Tweed Heads and the Gold Coast. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers.…
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MAN AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL AFTER FAR NORTH COAST BEACH INCIDENT
A man has suspected spinal injuries in an accident at a popular Far North Coast beach. Thankfully, an off-duty nurse was one of the first people on scene to help treat the injured swimmer.
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TOP MARKS FOR LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT FOLLOWING RELEASE OF REPORT CARD
A report card on the performance of the Far North Coast health system prior to the pandemic has shown positive results. Patients have rated the care they received at several local hospitals as exceptional, as Lachlan Grant reports.
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VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR THE FAR NORTH COAST TOMORROW
All fire permits across the Far North Coast will be suspended from midnight tonight for 24 hours, with a very high fire danger rating issued for the region. Hot and windy conditions are anticipated for most of Sunday. The Bureau of Meteorology expects the region to return to a low-moderate fire danger rating on Monday.
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LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES ON ALERT AS COVID TESTING RATES DROP
Doubling the rate of COVID testing – that’s the ambitious target set by local health authorities as the school holidays come to a close. The Byron Bay community is a key focus with just thirty people swabbed at the mobile clinic this week.