Tag: QLD BORDER
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FAR NORTH COAST READY TO WELCOME BACK QUEENSLANDERS FOR GOOD
Far North Coast businesses have missed Queensland tourists and tomorrow they’ll welcome them back with open arms. While Covid is still circulating in the region, there’s hope people will make the most of what’s left of the school holidays.
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SIMPLE PLEASURES IN CROSSING THE QUEENSLAND BORDER
A coffee by the beach with an old friend has never tasted so good to Northern Rivers residents. The region has enjoyed the simple pleasure of crossing the state line once more.
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BORDER RESIDENTS CALLING FOR EXCLUSIVE CHECKPOINTS
The fully vaccinated are counting down the minutes to the Queensland border’s reopening. But with checkpoints expected to be flooded with visitors, there are now calls for residents living on the state line to have easy access to the north.
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NORTH COAST REACHES VACCINE MILESTONE
The north coast is experiencing a tourism renaissance, with an influx of visitors breathing new life into towns. It comes as the region finally passes a vaccination milestone for freedoms.
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FRUSTRATION OVER QUEENSLAND BORDER CHECKPOINT
Frustrations continue over checkpoints and lengthy delays for the cross border community. Tweed councillors are calling for changes for when Queensland opens up next month.
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QLD/NSW BORDER: IS THERE HOPE FOR EASED RESTRICTIONS?
It’s not much, but there might be some good news for those living on the Queensland/New South Wales border soon – with the Queensland Government edging towards the possibility of easing restrictions. The state’s deputy premier today acknowledging the closure is having a disproportionate impact on people in border communities. “We’ve had an approach from…
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CALLS FOR “ESSENTIAL WORKER” DEFINITION TO BE EXPANDED ALONG QLD/NSW BORDER
With Queensland unwavering on a tight New South Wales border, hundreds of Northern Rivers residents are unable to get to work. There are calls for a unified definition of what is an “essential worker”, to allow more people to pass between the states.
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QLD BORDER CLOSURE CAUSING HEARTACHE FOR FAMILIES SEEKING MEDICAL CARE
Queensland’s hard border closure is causing grief for hundreds of families, with those from the Northern Rivers unable to access healthcare. Mothers joining together to advocate for medical exemptions.
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LOCAL BUSINESSES INCLUDED IN BORDER BUBBLE, BUT IT’S NOT ALL GOOD NEWS
With yesterday’s Queensland border closure, there was relief when the Northern Rivers was included in the border bubble. But it was short-lived for some business owners – with no visitors for the foreseeable future, confidence is at an all-time low.
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BORDER BUSINESSES REJOICE AS CHECKPOINTS TO BE REMOVED ON FEB 1
Businesses on the Queensland-New South Wales border are breathing a sigh of relief, as they wait for checkpoints to disappear on February 1. While they’ve celebrated this before, this time they’re hoping it’s for good.