Tag: northern rivers
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WATER MINING FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES BANNED IN BALLINA
The Alstonville aquifers have been saved after Ballina Shire Council voted to ban water extraction for commercial purposes. The Deputy Mayor says it’s a step forward in guaranteeing long term water security for residents.
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EASED RESTRICTIONS FOR DIVING, SNORKELING AND WHALE WATCHING TOURS
Diving, snorkeling and marine animal watching tours were bracing for a disastrous winter season under strict social distancing measures. But, to the great relief of cash-strapped operators, the Health Minister has now amended the public health order.
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LISMORE’S DRIVE-THROUGH COVID-19 TESTING CLINIC RELOCATES
Meanwhile, Lismore’s drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic has moved to the Southern Cross Football Centre on Crawford Road. The facility originally set-up on Molesworth Street has relocated to a larger venue due to demand. The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Northern New South Wales Local Health District remains at 55. (NO AUDIO)
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BEAUTICIANS PREPARE TO OPEN THEIR DOORS AS RESTRICTIONS EASE
With less than a week to go before nail and beauty services recommence, far north coast salons are preparing for an onslaught of customers. It comes as local business leaders say June 1 is shaping up to become a milestone day on the road to recovery. For more details on the Service NSW COVID-19 support…
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FUEL PRICES EXPECTED TO RISE ACROSS FAR NORTH COAST
Far North Coast motorists are being encouraged to fill up now after months of lower than usual fuel prices. The NRMA says there’s been a correction in world oil prices, meaning we’ll soon be paying more at the bowser. Cheap fuel is still available for motorists in the Northern Rivers, particularly in Lismore, Casino and…
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HIGH VISIBILITY POLICE OPERATION ON FAR NORTH COAST ENDS
Police have finished a five-day operation targeting speeding and drink driving across the Far North Coast. 34 highway patrol vehicles were out in force across the Tweed-Byron and Richmond Police Districts for Operation Trident, conducting more than 1,500 breath tests. Ten people were charged for drink driving, while 101 speeding offences were issued. Police say…
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POLICE SEIZE $60,000 IN CASH BELIEVED TO BE PROCEEDS OF CRIME
Police have found $60,000 cash in a backpack after they pulled over a car for defective number plates in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Toyota Camry was stopped at Clothiers Creek on the pacific motorway. The 29-year-old driver was charged with a number of offences involving stolen property and the proceeds of crime.…
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SEVERAL FAR NORTH COAST TARGET STORES SET TO CLOSE
Target stores in Goonellabah, Casino and Murwillumbah are among the 167 stores set to close across Australia by mid next year. The company’s owner, Wesfarmers, announcing more than 1000 jobs will be lost in the restructure – which will leave some regional areas without a department store. The Target store in Ocean Shores will be…
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NORTH COAST FISHING CHARTERS CRIPPLED BY COVID-19
Eased government restrictions could’ve come too late for some North Coast tourism operators. Local fishing charters say they’ve been crippled by COVID-19 as they continue to count the cost of the pandemic.
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BALLINA ADVENTURE PARK RE-OPENS AFTER FORCED COVID-19 CLOSURE
Eased pandemic restrictions has allowed the Ballina Adventure Park to re-open to paintballers. It comes after the State Government lowered the minimum age for the shooting sport to just 12-years-old.