Live breaking news: Bluesfest cancelled amid Qld's COVID-19 outbreak

There are fears Byron Bay's Bluesfest won't survive with continued lockdowns after it was cancelled for the second year running.

Queensland's growing COVID-19 outbreak has spread to NSW with one new case being confirmed overnight, prompting a swift reaction from health authorities.

 

Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed the new case visited a Byron Bay venue at the same time as an infected hens party from Queensland.

As a result, a raft of new restrictions have been brought in for the Byron Bay , Ballina, Tweed Heads and Lismore shires.

Also, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has signed a public health order to cancel the Byron Bay Bluesfest which was expected to commence tomorrow. 

"Expect it to be postponed till COVID outbreak is managed," Mr Hazzard told news.com.au

The lineup included Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Kasey Chambers and Kate Ceberano.

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