Tag: northern rivers
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COVID-19 CASES CONTINUE TO CLIMB IN NORTHERN NSW HEALTH DISTRICT
Northern New South Wales Local Health District has recorded three new cases of coronavirus, bringing the region’s total to 25. More than 1600 people have undergone testing for the disease at local clinics in recent weeks. COVID-19 clinics are currently operating at Lismore Base, Grafton Base, and Tweed Hospitals daily from 10am-6pm. All non-urgent elective…
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FIVE NEW COVID-19 CASES IN NORTHERN NSW HEALTH DISTRICT
Five new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the Northern New South Wales Local Health District, bringing the region’s total to 22. It comes after a spike on Tuesday, with 10 people testing positive in the area. More than 1400 people have undergone testing for the disease at local clinics in recent weeks. COVID-19…
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MAN CHARGED OVER PROPERTY THEFT AND DRUG SUPPLY
A man has been charged with 47 offences, including drug supply, after stolen property was found during a raid in Ballina yesterday. Police seized jewellery, bikes, power tools and watches, as well as methylamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The 47-year-old was refused bail in Ballina Local Court today. “The police in this current environment will still…
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SEVERE SOCIAL RESTRICTIONS IMPACT LOCAL BUSINESSES
From midnight tonight, the nation will move to more severe restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19. The measures will impact several local businesses across the Northern Rivers, but Lismore City Council is looking at ways it can help.
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COVID-19 CASES SPIKE IN NORTHERN NSW HEALTH DISTRICT
Northern New South Wales Health District has recorded its largest spike in coronavirus cases. Ten more people tested positive in the Local Health District today, bringing the district’s total number of cases to 17. From tomorrow, all non-urgent elective surgery will be postponed. Patients on waiting lists will be contacted by health authorities.
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QLD BORDER TO CLOSE MIDNIGHT TOMORROW
The battle lines have been drawn in the fight against the deadly virus, with Queensland set to close its borders from midnight tomorrow. The Queensland Government is still nutting out logistics, but the announcement has left those living on the border, scratching their heads.
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FIFTH CASE OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED IN NORTHERN NSW HEALTH DISTRICT
Health bosses have confirmed this afternoon there are now five COVID-19 cases in the Northern New South Wales Local District. It comes as the virus continues to impact several areas throughout the region.
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THREE RESCUED AFTER SUPER YACHT NEAR-MISS CRASH
Three people have been rescued in dangerous conditions after their super yacht suffered a mechanical failure off the north coast. The group was travelling from Sydney to the Gold Coast when the vessel came close to crashing into rocks at Cape Byron yesterday afternoon. The skipper and two crew members were not injured. Marine Area…
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THIRD COVID-19 CASE CONFIRMED IN NORTHERN NSW
A third case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Northern New South Wales. The patient is currently self-isolating and is believed to have contracted the virus overseas, returning a positive result on Tuesday. Passengers in rows 7-11 on Virgin flight VA1141 arriving in Ballina from Sydney on March 10 are being urged to monitor for…
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LOCAL ANZAC DAY SERVICES AXED AMID COVID-19 CONCERNS
In line with orders from the RSL New South Wales Board, all local ANZAC Day services have been cancelled due to government restrictions on crowds gathering. The City of Lismore RSL sub-branch today confirmed all activities on April 25 have been axed. The sub-branch added members of the public can still pay their respects by…