Tag: northern rivers
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COVID VACCINE CLINIC OPENS AT TWEED MALL TODAY
A second shopping centre-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic has opened its doors on the Far North Coast. The facility, located next to Aldi supermarket, will open weekdays from 7:30am to 4pm. Bookings are essential and can be made through the online eligibility checker at www.health.gov.au. It comes as the region surpassed 100,000 doses today. The local…
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OPERATION PARIAC IN FULL SWING THIS LONG WEEKEND
The men and women in blue will be out in force across the North Coast this long weekend, as part of a high-visibility operation. Officers will be focusing on anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence inside and near licensed venues. Richmond Police District Superintendent, Scott Tanner, says Covid restriction compliance and driving under the influence will…
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PARAMEDICS TO STRIKE OVER PAY IN NEW SOUTH WALES
Paramedics will only respond to the most urgent triple zero calls tomorrow in response to being paid the lowest wages in the country. Northern NSW Local Health District Chief Executive, Wayne Jones, says he is concerned about the impact the industrial action will have on inter-hospital transfers. “We have confidence in the government and the…
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GLOWING REPORT CARD FOR NORTHERN NSW HEALTH STAFF
Frontline staff at multi-purpose health services in Kyogle, Nimbin, Urbenville and Bonalbo have been given a pat on the back from their patients. Survey results released today show 99 per cent of respondents rated the care they received as ‘very good’ or ‘good’ at the sites in the 12 months to June last year. Cleanliness,…
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COVID VACCINE SUPPLY DOUBLES ON THE NORTH COAST
The covid vaccine rollout on the Far North Coast is gaining pace – with supply now double what it was last month. It comes as the local health district prepares to open inoculation clinics at two more shopping centres.
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FAR NORTH COAST SKILLED STAFF SHORTAGE REACHES CRISIS POINT
The state’s peak business body is hoping to get a better picture of a staffing crisis on the Far North Coast through a new survey. It’s hoped the results will help in advocating for assistance from government. If you’d like to complete the workforce skills survey, click here.
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POLICE UNCOVER $2m WORTH OF COCAINE HIDDEN INSIDE CAR
A man has been refused bail after police allegedly uncovered more than $2m worth of cocaine hidden inside a car on the Far North Coast. Officers intercepted the vehicle on the Pacific Highway near Bangalow – they say searches uncovered six sealed packages containing 6.7kg of the drug, and cash. The 24-year-old driver has been…
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COVID VACCINE PROGRAM RAMPS UP ON THE NORTH COAST
The North Coast’s vaccine rollout will receive a boost this week. Nearly 4000 extra doses will be made available, through commonwealth vaccination clinics and GPs, from Monday. Over the past fortnight, Healthy North Coast has recorded a surge in the number of people coming forward to receive their jab – with an additional 18,000 people…
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NORTH COAST VACCINE ROLLOUT REACHES 50,000 MILESTONE
The Covid vaccine rollout on the North Coast has passed a milestone this week, with more than 50,000 residents receiving the jab. Health officials say it’s terrific to see vaccination numbers going up, but concede, there is still a long way to go. Almost 52,000 people have received the AstraZeneca jab, with Pfizer doses reserved…
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OPPOSITION REVEAL PLAN TO TACKLE HOUSING EMERGENCY
Northern Rivers community housing organisations have welcomed the Opposition Leader’s plan to spend billions on the issue – if elected. Three councils in the region have now declared a housing emergency.