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COVID update Friday, October 29: one new case and fragments in Byron and Mullum STP

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Pro Adaptive Surf Championships return to Byron, March 23–30

Elite adaptive surfers from across Australia, and around the world, are set to return to Byron Bay from March 23 to 30, and showcase their skill and determination.

Other News

Over $500 million announced for women’s health

Richmond MP Justine Elliot has announced that the Albanese government is building Australia’s future and strengthening Medicare, with $573.3 million to deliver more choice, lower costs and better health care for women, including on the North Coast.

Go to the Pond to get Stung!

Following a run of sold-out shows in major cities across Australia in 2024, Pond are bringing their Stung! album tour to the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay on Saturday, February 22.

Don’t dump our waste in the dunes say Tweed Shire residents

Residents and community associations in the Pottsville and Cabarita area are calling for an end to sewage discharges into the waterways and to have the cleanest possible effluent discharged to the dunes.

Don’t know, don’t vote

Dutton says he will cut and slash but presents no details. If you don’t know, don’t vote for the...

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week (12-18 Feb 2025)

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week. (Feb 12-18 2025)

Celebrating 28 years – Flickerfest

The famous Flickerfest returns to Mullumbimby, and Flickerfest and IQ inc are thrilled to be back for their 28th year in the Northern Rivers, kicking off their three-day festival of short films at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall from Thursday, February 27 to Saturday, March 1.

The Northern NSW Local Health District has announced that there was one new case of COVID-19 reported for Northern NSW Local Health District in the 24 hours to 8pm 28 October.

Acting Chief Executive Northern NSW Local Health District, Lynne Weir, said the case is in the Casino area of Richmond Valley Local Government Area (LGA) and is linked to a cluster of cases in the Mid North Coast associated with a funeral held in Lions Park, Nambucca Heads on 23 October.

Anyone who attended the funeral is asked to isolate immediately, get tested and
remain isolated until they receive a negative result or are contacted directly by NSW
Health.

The North Coast Public Health Unit is working to assess whether people who attended
the funeral will be classified as close or casual contacts.

The total number of cases in NNSWLHD since 16 June is now 123.

Sewage detections in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby

Residents and visitors in the Byron Bay and Mullumbimby areas are asked to be
vigilant for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested if any symptoms develop, following
the detection of fragments of the virus in sewage samples taken from both sewage
treatment plants on 26 October.

‘This is the second consecutive detection for the Byron Bay treatment plant,’ said Ms Weir. ‘The last recorded case in the Byron Shire LGA was on 7 October.

‘Even if you are fully vaccinated you should get tested and isolate immediately if you
have even the mildest of COVID-19 symptoms – a slightly runny nose, a scratchy or
sore throat or generally feeling under the weather.’

The Byron Central Hospital testing clinic on Ewingsdale Road is open seven days a
week, from 9am – 5pm.

There are more than 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. 


Recent stories, information and updates regarding COVID-19

COVID-19 reduces Australian life expectancy

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Life shows life expectancy in Australia has decreased slightly for the second year in a row.

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Wuhan market increasingly likely origin point for COVID-19

An international team of researchers has found more evidence that COVID-19 came from animals in a Wuhan food market.

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Editorial – There’s a bat in my lab! 

The lab-leak theory that Covid-19 came from the Wuhan Institute of Virology – instead of a nearby wet market – was thrashed about in public recently, with the US Senate Homeland Security Committee holding a hearing into Covid-19. 

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Fresh air federal funds for Northern Rivers schools in need

Eighteen schools in the Northern Rivers division of Richmond have received $25,000 each as part of the federal government’s School Upgrade Fund, Labor Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said last week.

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COVID-19 pandemic has cut life expectancy globally

COVID-19 reversed earlier trends toward longer life expectancies. During the pandemic, life expectancies globally dropped by 1.6 years according to a new study published in the Lancet medical journal.

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COVID-19 update for New South Wales

Let’s not forget that Covid-19 is still a big issue in our community with 31,935 cases reported across Australia in the last week – an average of 4,562 cases per day.

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Five graphs you need to see before the Global Carbon Budget...

The Global Carbon Budget is about to be refreshed, giving the world a critical insight into how efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are (or are not) progressing.

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Public transport mask mandate to end

Masks will no longer be mandatory on public transport from tomorrow, Wednesday 21 September.

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NSW Police: be COVID-vigilant at Splendour in the Grass

SW Police are urging festival-goers at this weekend’s music festival to celebrate in a safe and responsible manner, whilst also being aware of COVID-Safety measures.

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COVID-19 update for the NNSWLHD – May 23

The Northern NSW Local Health District reports that to 4pm yesterday, Sunday May 22, there were 40 COVID-19 positive patients in hospital in Northern NSW, with one of these in ICU.

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Concussion campaign aims to keep kids safe

Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) has launched a nationwide campaign to help coaches, teachers and sport medicine professionals safely manage the 100,000 sport-related concussions in Australia each year.

Tennis league to strengthen junior pathways

The launch of the North-East Tennis League is an exciting new inter-club competition designed to strengthen local tennis communities, foster affordable play, and create vital development pathways for junior players.

Under 10s cricket gets underway

An eight-a-side competition is starting for under 10s in mid-February, with five teams from NSW far north towns such as Ballina, Lennox Head, Bangalow and Alstonville.

DFV service under pressure as referrals rise 

Local domestic family violence and homelessness have clear links, according to the manager of the Women’s Resource Service, Ambyr Johnston.