New council changes info access rules to suit Big Rob
New councillors were sworn in and familiar faces returned in Lismore City Council’s first meeting of the new term. Here are some of the changes they have already made.
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Covid spreads among aged care centre after man’s death
There are currently 15 team members and one resident who have tested positive to Covid-19 at the Ballina Bupa aged care centre following Northern New South Wales first Covid-19 death.
‘We’re worn to the bone’: Rapid test shortage takes a toll
A Tweed pharmacy owner says staff are mentally exhausted fielding thousands of calls a day asking for Rapid Antigen Tests they simply can’t get.
Byron community mourns ‘big hearted’ artist Craig Ruddy
Archibald winner and beloved Byron Shire resident Craig Ruddy has left a void in the hearts of many after his recent passing from Covid-19 complications.
‘Stressful and emotional’: Covid test debacle criticised
With thousands of new cases on the North Coast in recent weeks, community leaders have criticised the availability of both varieties of Covid-19 tests.
Police charge man with breaking into home, assaulting young girl
Police will allege a 66-year-old broke into a Northern Rivers home in the early hours of Monday before assaulting a young girl.
Byron Bay’s New Year’s Eve plans are full of soul
Plans are well under way for Byron’s annual family-friendly event to ring in the new year.
Couple ‘overwhelmed’ by generosity in face of border debacle
After facing a “feeling of helplessness”, business owners caught between Queensland border rules and Covid testing delays have been met with an outpouring of generosity.
‘Total meltdown’: Business owner stranded by border testing delays
Waiting more than 48 hours for his second PCR test, this Tasmanian business owner is struggling to access crucial agricultural supplies across the Queensland border.
Learner driver charged with high range drink-driving
Police will allege the 51-year-old man returned a high range reading after he was found driving unaccompanied on the Pacific Highway.
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