Tag: northern rivers
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ALL HAIL LOCAL RESIDENT QUEEN NORA
The self-appointed Queen of Tregeagle is bringing smiles to the faces of passing motorists. Dressed in regal attire, Nora Vidler-Blanksby has become a social media hit during the COVID-19 crisis, with more than ten thousand people liking this Facebook post. “Five days ago the inspiration just came over me I thought I’ve got some amazing…
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45 COVID-19 CASES IN NORTHERN NSW HEALTH DISTRICT
Northern New South Wales Local Health District has recorded 45 COVID-19 cases in less than three weeks. There are five confirmed cases in Lismore, thirteen in Byron, and twelve in the Tweed. There are between one and four cases in both Ballina and Tenterfield. More than 2300 people have undergone testing for the disease at…
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MUSICIANS PREPARE TO COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY ON THEIR DRIVEWAYS
With ANZAC Day services cancelled around the country, Australians are being encouraged to stand at their driveways at dawn. Now, a Ballina resident is calling on pipers to play their part.
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FAR NORTH COAST MOTORISTS RIPPED OFF AT THE BOWSER
Far north coast motorists are still being slugged more than $1.30 at the bowser, even as world oil prices fall to historic lows. One local MP has called for a royal commission into petrol retailing.
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HOSPITAL STAFF ATTACKS INCREASING DURING COVID-19 CRISIS, UNION CLAIMS
Far North Coast hospital staff are reporting an increase in assaults during the COVID-19 pandemic. An issue health authorities addressed today.
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NORTHERN NSW HEALTH DISTRICT RECORDS FOUR NEW COVID-19 CASES
The Northern New South Wales Local Health District has recorded four more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number in the region to 42. Of the 42 positive cases, four patients are being cared for in hospital, one is in an Intensive Care Unit elsewhere in New South Wales. There are five cases in Lismore, eight…
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38 CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES IN NORTHERN NSW HEALTH DISTRICT
Northern New South Wales Health District has recorded another COVID-19 case today, bringing the total number in District to 38. That number has doubled since this time last week. Chief Executive of the Northern NSW Local Health District Wayne Jones says we should expect numbers to continue to increase over the coming days and weeks.…
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BOD SQUAD KEEPS US MOVING DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
A North Coast personal trainer has launched an online initiative to help keep Australians moving during the coronavirus crisis. More than 1000 people have already joined the Facebook group full of free fitness programs.
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SEVEN NEW COVID-19 CASES IN NORTHERN NSW HEALTH DISTRICT
Northern New South Wales Health District has recorded another spike in confirmed coronavirus cases. NSW Health announcing this afternoon there have been seven new cases in the region. The Local Health District’s total now stands at 32 positive COVID-19 cases. It comes after a spike in cases on Tuesday, which saw the region’s total rise…
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LOCAL DISTILLERIES SELLING LIQUID GOLD
Supermarket shelves continue to be stripped of hand sanitiser so Byron Bay distilleries have stepped-up to help the community. The Lord Byron Distillery’s batch of sanitiser has locals queuing out the door.