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Greens Mandy Nolan to hold community forum in support of nurses and paramedics
Locally and across the state nurses, and paramedics are struggling in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as they are being asked to do double shifts and manage effectively in health system that is struggling to cope. This has led to an increasing number of nurses and paramedics resigning.
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1,114 cases of COVID-19 in the Northern Rivers in last 24 hours
The Northern NSW Local Health District say that to 8pm yesterday, January 17, there were confirmed 1,114 new PCR cases of COVID-19.
Friends of Loft
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Vax the child
I am writing about the upcoming COVID-19 vaccinations for children. I am and remain a vax-sceptic. My reasons are...
No supply shortage at Byron Farmers Market!
While supermarket shelves around the country are running bare, there’s no shortage of fresh produce at our local farmers’...
Mullumbimby Indian Restaurant
The Mullum Indian Restaurant is situated, conveniently, a short drive from town, at the Mullumbimby Golf Club and...
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Eva Ramsey says she will be her own woman on Ballina Council
One of Ballina's new councillors in B Ward is independent Eva Ramsey, who was elected as part of Sharon Cadwallader's team and is joining council for the first time. So why now, and what does she stand for?
Ballina’s new Greens councillors ready for action
Although recent local government elections across the Northern Rivers were dominated by the surge of right-leaning candidates, state-wide there was a very successful result for The Greens, with 67 councillors elected (up from 56). Two of these new representatives are in Ballina, Ward C's Simon Chate and Ward B's Kiri Dicker.
Lennox Head very happy to have its community market back
In spite of the unpredictable weather and COVID situation, Lennox Community Market was buzzing on the weekend, returning to Williams Reserve under new management after almost two years away.
Seven Mile Beach gets a breather
The beach north of Lennox Head was unusually quiet on the weekend, with 4WD traffic blocked from entering due to the dangerous conditions in the previous week.
Lennox Community Market to reopen this weekend
Organisers of the Lennox Community Market say they will reopen this Sunday, January 9, with around 120 stalls at the Williams Reserve.
Swimmer’s body found at Lennox Head
NSW Police say they have retrieved the body of a man from waters off Lennox Head.
PolAir, police divers join search for missing Lennox swimmer
A NSW Police report says that a PolAir helicopter crew and police divers have joined the search for a man who went missing while swimming at Lennox Head.
Swimmer missing at Lennox Head
A search has resumed for a man who went missing while swimming at Lennox Head yesterday.
Lennox Head Public School to receive second campus
Students at Lennox Head Public School are likely to start the new school year in demountable classrooms after the NSW education minister scrapped plans to build on-site.
New COVID venues of concern – Lennox Head and Byron Bay
Northern New South Wales Local Health District is advising the public that there are two new venues of concern in Northern NSW, visited by confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Local News
NSW COVID update on COVID deaths – vax stats and comorbidities
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet again opened his COVID update with condolences to families who have lost loved ones, and thanks to the ‘inspirational work of our health workers'.
National News
January 21 National Cabinet on Omicron, RATs, vax and treatments
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a media release about yesterday's meeting of the National Cabinet.
National News
Reform needed to deliver electric trucks in Australia
With the aim of getting more electric-powered trucks on Australian roads, the Electric Vehicle Council and the Australian Trucking Association have collaborated to develop the policies necessary to drive Australian trucking into an electric future.
Local News
Biz step up to feed frontline staff
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Local paramedics will be able to get free coffee and snacks at selected local cafes, as part of a major community effort to support frontline health workers during the ongoing and increasing COVID-19 outbreak.
