Tag: northern rivers
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BYRON BAY CORONAVIRUS TESTING BLITZ
Coronavirus testing has ramped up in the Byron Shire to meet increased demand during the holiday period. Over the past fortnight, more than 4,900 tests have been taken in the Local Health District. The total number of confirmed cases in the region remains steady at 55 and two patients still haven’t recovered. (NO AUDIO)
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NORTHERN RIVERS PUBS FINED FOR FUELING GAMBLING WITH FREE ALCOHOL
Two Northern Rivers pubs have been fined more than $170,000, for illegally plying patrons with free alcohol to fuel their gambling habits. It’s the largest penalty ever imposed by the New South Wales Liquor and Gaming Authority.
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TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE AS THOUSANDS FLOOD ACROSS QUEENSLAND’S REOPENED BORDER
The Far North Coast might be breathing a sigh of relief with the reopening of Queensland’s border, but it’s still far from business as usual. Chaos, confusion and congestion on local roads.
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SES ISSUES WARNING WITH WET AND WILD WEATHER FORECAST FROM SUNDAY
Northern Rivers residents are being urged to clean up around the house and yard with heavy rainfall and strong winds forecast over the coming days. The SES is reminding home owners to check roofs, gutters and down pipes, trim tree branches and secure outdoor items. The weather system is predicted to develop on Sunday, with…
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POLICE OUT IN FORCE ACROSS FAR NORTH COAST AS QUEENSLAND REOPENS
Men and women in blue will be out in force across the Far North Coast from tomorrow as Queensland prepares to welcome back its neighbours. Local motorists are being urged to delay travel into the Sunshine State with heavy congestion expected over the next 72 hours. Police bosses are calling for calm behind the wheel.…
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POLICE BLITZ ON FAR NORTH COAST BEACHES
More than twenty people have been slapped with a fine following a police blitz across Far North Coast beaches. Officers and council rangers were out in force over the weekend – patrolling the coastline from Ballina to Evans Head. Two drivers were fined for fishtailing at high speeds on the sand near children. More than…
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CAR BURSTS INTO FLAMES ON PACIFIC MOTORWAY
Northbound lanes on the nation’s busiest road were closed for more than an hour last night after a car burst into flames in Newrybar. Emergency services were called to the Pacific Motorway south of Broken Head Road just after 7pm. The cause of the fire is not yet known. (NO VIDEO)
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MOBILE COVID-19 TESTING CLINIC HITS LOCAL ROADS
COVID-19 testing is going to be made easier for Northern Rivers residents with a new mobile clinic about to hit the road. The first stop will be HealthOne at Evans Head on Monday, July 6. The free clinic will move around the region, including visits to Ocean Shores, Kyogle, Bonalbo, Tabulam, Urbenville, Woodenbong, and Coraki.…
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QUEENSLAND TO OPEN BORDER ON JULY 10, EXCLUDING VICTORIANS
Business leaders have welcomed the planned reopening of the Queensland border to visitors from all states except Victoria. The shutdown has been particularly tough for Tweed-based businesses.
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SUN SETS ON THE NORTHERN STAR NEWSPAPER
After 144 years of telling local stories, today the final hard-copy edition of The Northern Star was printed. But it’s not the end of the masthead, as the paper moves from ink to link.