Tag: Far North Coast
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TWO MISSING CHILDREN FROM THE FAR NORTH COAST LOCATED
There’s good news this evening, two children reported missing from the Far North Coast earlier this week have been located. Police confirming Nathaniel Bower and Aaliyah Winnett – both aged 12 and from the Tweed – have been found safe and well. (NO VIDEO)
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HAVE YOU SEEN NATHANIEL BOWER ON THE FAR NORTH COAST?
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a boy missing from Tweed Heads. 12-year-old Nathaniel Bower was last seen on Blundell Drive at Tweed Heads South just after midday on Tuesday, July 21. There are concerns for Nathaniel’s welfare, due to his age and the fact that he requires regular medication. He’s about…
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STATE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES SHARK SPOTTING DRONES
A multi-million-dollar strategy has today been unveiled by the State Government to protect beachgoers from sharks. A fleet of 34 drones will take to the skies over the New South Wales coastline, including at South Kingscliff, Cabarita, Byron’s Main Beach, Seven Mile Beach, Sharpes Beach, Shelly Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Airforce Beach. SMART drumlines and…
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TWEED COUNCILLOR CALLS FOR DRONES ABOVE LOCAL BEACHES
Tweed Shire Council is under pressure to buy six new drones, following a fatal shark attack south of Kingscliff earlier this month. Councillor Reece Byrnes is calling for increased monitoring at far north coast beaches, saying the drones could be loaned out to surf life saving clubs. “We need these drones, the time for talk…
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EXCELLENCE RECOGNISED IN SURF LIFE SAVING FAR NORTH COAST AWARDS
The winners of the Far North Coast Surf Life Saving Awards of Excellence have been announced in a virtual ceremony. The Cudgen Headland Club took out more than half of the awards – claiming fifteen of the 26 categories. Each winner will now become a finalist for the state awards. “Thank you to all the…
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FAR NORTH COAST LIFESAVERS USE AI TECHNOLOGY TO SPOT SHARKS
A world-first trial to help drone pilots identify shark species in real time has wrapped-up on the Far North Coast. The hope is to improve swimmer safety by using artificial intelligence.
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FINES ISSUED ON THE FAR NORTH COAST FOR COVID-19 BREACHES
Ideal weather on the Far North Coast has caused headaches for police and lifesavers today. Both were kept busy as several people chose to ignore health advice and breach COVID-19 restrictions.
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4WDs BANNED FROM POPULAR BEACHES, POLICE WILL BE OUT IN FORCE
Four-wheel-drive access at several Far North Coast beaches are now closed after dozens of vehicles gathered on the sand at Seven Mile Beach on Sunday. Police warn they will be out in force across the region this long weekend.
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TWO COVID-19 CASES CONFIRMED ON NORTH COAST
The North Coast Public Health Unit has confirmed two cases of COVID-19. The exact locations of those with the illness have not been released, though both are a result of overseas travel. Those who were in close contact with the virus are being contacted by North Coast Public Health. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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MEASLES SCARE FOR FAR NORTH COAST
There’s a new measles warning, this time for Far North Coast residents after two people returned home from an overseas holiday carrying the infection. It’s believed they spent time in Coolangatta, Cabarita, Pottsville and Murwillumbah. New South Wales Health is urging anyone who shows signs of the red looking rash to seek immediate medical attention.…