Tag: pandemic
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL AND BUSINESSES WORKING ON ECONOMIC GROWTH SOLUTIONS
It’s no secret the pandemic has taken a toll on the local economy and now Mid Coast Council is working on solutions… Local businesses are encouraged to put forward their ideas – and some say it can’t come quick enough, as they battle another downturn in trade – during winter.
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FAR NORTH COAST BUSINESSES UNSURE IF THE PREMIER’S FUNDING PACKAGE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
With covid still running rampant on the Far North Coast, small businesses are unsure if the Premier’s announcement today will help. There were 589 fresh infections overnight, and sadly, an elderly Tweed resident died with the virus.
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RETURN OF PATRONS IMMINENT AT TAREE RACE TRACK
Manning Valley Race Club is hoping to welcome the public back in time for its spring racing program. Despite the end of lockdown, only jockeys and select trainers were allowed on site for today’s race meeting at Taree.
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TAREE PRODUCE MARKETS POWER ON THROUGH LOCKDOWN
Manning farmers are powering on through the lockdown. There was a steady flow of people through the gates at the Thursday Produce Market in Taree today. Its organiser says producers are struggling and rely on the community to keep afloat. “It’s really important for us to keep going and show the community what is local…
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VAX FACTS | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVID VACCINES
The pandemic continues to play on the minds of the community, with so many differing opinions around vaccine efficacy and side effects. NBN Reporter Sarah El-Moselhi caught up with GP Dr Ian Charlton, a Central Coast physician filtering fact from fiction when it comes to the COVID jab.
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SUPPORTING LOCAL? GOOD! STILL DRINKING TOO MUCH? BAD.
Independent bottle shops have seen sales rise as much as 75 per cent percent in a year. The spike started during the pandemic – but to the concern of doctors, the trend continues, even as restrictions are lifted.