Tag: northern rivers
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TROUBLESOME WEED TRIGGERS NORTHERN RIVERS BIOSECURITY RISK
In a first for the Northern Rivers, the parthenium weed has been found on a rural property in the Tweed Shire. Its thought to have come from a contaminated batch of chicken feed. The plant can severely impact both human and livestock health.
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POLICE ISSUE $1000 FINES AFTER 500 PEOPLE ATTEND BEACH PARTY
Three people have each been fined a thousand dollars over a beach party at Tyagarah on Sunday morning. When officers arrived they found more than 20 people on the sand, but believe there was approximately 500 people partying before they turned up. “I’d like to think it is just complacency but I also think there’s…
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LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT ISSUES PLEA AHEAD OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Health authorities are encouraging Northern Rivers residents with even the mildest of symptoms, to get tested for COVID-19. The plea comes as the region prepares for an influx of visitors during the school holidays. The local health district says testing has declined in recent weeks and it would like to see more than 3000 people…
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POLICE WARN OF LONG DELAYS AT QUEENSLAND BORDER NEXT WEEK
Motorists can expect long delays at the Queensland border next week, when the Sunshine State reopens to five New South Wales local government areas. The new rules come into effect from 1am on Thursday. It comes as the Queensland Government launches a new pass, to help people cross the border for medical treatment. “Random inspections…
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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WELCOMES QLD’S BORDER BACKDOWN
The construction industry has praised Queensland’s decision to expand the border, but there are tough times ahead. From next Thursday, work will begin to address a building backlog of more than $100-million in the Northern Rivers.
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CALLS FOR CLARENCE VALLEY TO BE INCLUDED IN QLD’S EXPANDED BORDER
After weeks of lobbying the Sunshine State’s Premier, local politicians and health authorities say the border expansion will help the Northern Rivers get back on its feet. But, many want the bubble to be expanded even further to include the Clarence Valley.
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FAR NORTH COAST’S HEALTH SYSTEM REPORT CARD RELEASED
A report card on the Far North Coast health system has revealed emergency department activity dropped at the height of the pandemic. Labor says the local health district is in a shambles with some elective surgery blowing out to more than 300 days.
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QLD GOVT LAUNCHES SPECIALIST CARE UNIT FOR NORTHERN NSW RESIDENTS
The Queensland Government today launched a specialist care unit to help northern New South Wales residents cross the border for medical treatment. The unit consists of doctors, paramedics, nurses and social workers. “We want to make sure if people in Northern New South Wales need to get to those specialist appointments we have a special…
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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FACING CATASTROPHE OVER QLD BORDER CLOSURE
Queensland’s hard border closure has brought the Northern Rivers construction industry to its knees. Homes have been left incomplete with more than $150-million worth of work at an indefinite standstill.
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SNAKES ON THE MOVE AS MATING SEASON COMMENCES
Spring is finally upon us and snakes are on the move across the Northern Rivers. The reptiles have already been popping up in backyards and on beaches, prompting an important warning from vets.