Tag: northern rivers
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LISMORE CALLS FOR MORE GOVERNMENT HELP AS EVACUATION ORDER IS LIFTED FOR THE CBD
Calls for more government support are growing louder in Lismore – from residents, to politicians and even sports stars. It comes as the clean-up sees progress… with the evacuation order lifted for the CBD.
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CLEAN UP CONTINUES IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS AS MORE TOWNS OPEN UP
The painstaking cleanup continues in the Northern Rivers, with more towns opening up – after days of isolation. All the while, more rescue stories are coming to light in areas recently cut off.
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FAR NORTH COAST BUSINESSES FEEL THE LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
Far North Coast businesses and customers were feeling the love today, with Valentines Day celebrations in full swing. The state government’s new “buy regional” initiative arriving at the perfect time for the local economy.
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NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SEEKING 100 WOMEN FOR GIVING CIRCLE
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation is calling on 100 women to help make its grant program a reality. It’s seeking $1,000 donations to create a funding kitty for a so-called ‘Women’s Circle’. That will help organisations tackle female homelessness in the region. “It’s bringing together the people that who want to make a difference and…
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REGIONAL NEW SOUTH WALES NOW ABLE TO BUY USED CARS 100% ONLINE
Regional New South Wales can now buy used cars online using a 100% online buying platform. “CARS24” launched today in Lismore, Tweed Heads, Ballina, Byron Bay, Kyogle and the Clarence Valley, enabling users to explore over 1,000 cars from the comfort of their own home. The service is direct from business to consumer, cutting out…
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STOCKED SHELVES AT FARMER CHARLIE’S DESPITE THE STATE’S SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES
Case numbers in Northern New South Wales remain high with 776 reported in the past 24 hours. But you don’t need to go panic buying, a supermarket in Lismore says it’s shelves are stocked, despite the state struggling with supply chains.
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NORTHERN NSW RECORDS 166 NEW COVID CASES
The Northern New South Wales Local Health District recorded 166 covid cases overnight. Byron saw the most new infections, recording 80 there – while, 28 are from the Clarence Valley and 21 are from Ballina. 10 patients are being cared for in hospital, with three in ICU. The region’s hospital testing clinics are open over…
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RESTRICTIONS EASE ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
Many businesses on the Far North Coast have welcomed the easing of restrictions. Today marked the first step towards a new normal – learning to live with Covid.
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NEW FLAVOUR TRAIL TO BOOST FOOD TOURISM IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Taking a magical mystery tour of Far North Coast flavours and produce has become much easier. North Coast Flavour Trails has been launched, encouraging foodies to hit the backroads.
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BYRON BAY AND TWEED ENTER LOCKDOWN
Freedom has proved fleeting for residents of the Tweed, Byron and Kempsey shires, with all three now ONE hour into a new lockdown, following covid cases. There’s also concern for Coffs Harbour, with a new infection recorded there. The lockdowns have had a big impact on the border bubble – Byron Bay and Tweed are…