Tag: QLD BORDER
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BUSINESSES RELIEVED AS CROSS BORDER CHECKPOINTS REMOVED
Businesses on the New South Wales and Queensland border are breathing a sigh of relief, with the border checkpoints to be removed from Tuesday. Business New South Wales says the announcement has come at just the right time leading up to Christmas. “Finding out the news one month out means they can actually plan for…
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QLD BORDER PASS CHANGES: EXPECT TO WAIT UP TO 3 DAYS
With a new entry system now in place, authorities are urging motorists to plan ahead before crossing the border into Queensland. Instead of applying for an ‘X’ or ‘G’ pass, travellers will now have to first answer a series of questions, which then prompts the required pass. There are reports the new system could take…
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QLDERS FLOCK TO BYRON BAY AS BORDER BUBBLE BURSTS
Business owners on the Far North Coast were rejoicing today, as it welcomed Queenslanders back to the region. But those areas not included in the new border extension are still fighting, slamming the decision to keep them out as unfair.
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RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES REJOICE AS QLD ANNOUNCES BORDER EXTENSION
Residents across the Northern Rivers are breathing a sigh of relief tonight, with the announcement of the sunshine state’s border bubble expanding. Businesses in the region welcoming the news, bracing for a tourism influx just in time for school holidays.
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SMALL BUSINESSES IN DESPERATE NEED OF ANSWERS AROUND QLD BORDER CLOSURE
Businesses who operate across the Queensland and New South Wales border continue to struggle, some having to make drastic decisions to keep their business afloat. But it’s hoped some change could be on the way, with the new Northern Borders Recovery Committee meeting today for the first time.
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LISMORE FAMILY SPLIT IN TWO AS GIRL FIGHTS CANCER IN QLD
The Queensland border closure is continuing to leave Northern Rivers families, heartbroken. One from Lismore is now split in two, as their 4-year-old daughter battles leukaemia in Brisbane.
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RED TAPE BLOCKING LOCAL RESIDENT NEEDING CARE IN QLD
Northern Rivers residents in need of specialist treatment are now being allowed to cross the border into Queensland, but some are still in limbo. Organising the correct documentation and getting approval has proven exhausting, particularly for those coping with chronic pain.
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CANCER PATIENT FORCED TO DELAY TREATMENT DUE TO QLD BORDER CLOSURE
The Queensland border closure has left many who rely on Queensland’s Health system waiting for answers. With exemption grants few and far between, a Lennox Head cancer patient has been forced to delay vital treatment.
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LOCAL BUSINESSES ALREADY STRUGGLING WITH QLD BORDER CLOSURE
It’s now been 10 days since Queensland slammed its southern border shut and businesses across the Northern Rivers are feeling the pinch. Many are already struggling with supply shortages and employees unable to travel.
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LOCAL HOSPITALS SHORT STAFFED WITH QLD BORDER CLOSED
Queensland’s border closure is putting pressure on Northern Rivers hospitals, now finding themselves short of qualified medical staff. An estimated 100 doctors who live in the sunshine state are unable to work in The Northern New South Wales Local Health District due to the closure. As it stands, health care workers are not being granted…