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Two deaths in Northern Rivers in previous 24 hours, 29 across the state
There were another two deaths reported in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWHD) to 8pm 26 January with 44 people in hospital and five in ICU.
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TGA grants Provisional approval of oral COVID-19 treatments
At last, some good news on the COVID front: the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the first oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19.
Kindness to animals recognised in Tweed Shire Australia Day awards
The care Amanda Philp has provided to numerous animals on land and from the sea has seen her recognised as Tweed Shire Citizen of the Year.
Toilet-to-tap ‘best water in Oz’
Congratulations, Casino! Casino is to represent Australia in an international competition after being voted as having the ‘best-tasting tap...
Man charged following pursuit – Far North Coast
A man has been charged with driving offences following a police pursuit in the state’s far north.
Ballina community leaders honoured
Koala conservationist Maria Matthes was named Ballina's Citizen of the Year in yesterday's Australia Day Awards, which were closed to the public but livestreamed from the Lennox Head Cultural Centre.
Vaccinating koalas against chlamydia
Koala chlamydia affects 60 per cent of koalas that are admitted to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and is having a significant impact on koalas in the region. The figures have continued to rise each year.
Stories about "Ballina beaches":
Stop shark nets says local MP
Greens want shark nets removed and the state government and the DPI to fund shark watch supported by drone technology, claiming current methods give swimmers and surfers a false sense of security.
North coast shark-net bungle raised in parliament
NSW Labor has slammed the state government’s bungling of its controversial $16-million shark netting program for Ballina and Lennox Head beaches which were scrapped last month.
Surfers say Ballina’s shark barrier a safety risk
Work on a 650-metre-long shark barrier at Ballina’s Lighthouse Beach starts today, but local surfers say it puts their safety at risk as it cuts right through the middle of their surf zone.
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Vaccinating koalas against chlamydia
Koala chlamydia affects 60 per cent of koalas that are admitted to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and is having a significant impact on koalas in the region. The figures have continued to rise each year.
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Lismore Citizen of the Year
Recognising her tireless work in helping people living with Parkison’s Disease Di Lymbury was awarded Lismore Citizen of the Year.
Byron Echo
RAT upcycling available in Mullum
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Most of us have been far more concerned about how to get hold of rapid antigen tests (RATs) over the past few months than what happens to the plastic testing kits after use.
Byron Echo
Bill will not prevent social media trolling: Law Council
The nation’s peak law advocay legal body, The Law Council of Australia, is calling for a nationally consistent approach to law reform as ‘the best defence against social media defamation’.
