Hazard reduction burns in Werakata National Park and Stockrington State Conservation Area. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with the support of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and Fire and Rescue NSW, are planning two hazard reduction burns over the next few days in Stockrington State Conservation Area
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Water Services Interrupted 9 and 10 February. Water Supply Interruption – Monday 9th February 2021 Due to essential maintenance and repairs being carried out on the pump servicing Woodlands Ridge Estate/muscle Creek area, the water supply to your premises may be interrupted. The period of interruption will be kept to a minimum but
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F-35A aircraft to conduct diversion training to Canberra Airport. Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Number 3 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown will conduct diversion training into Canberra Airport on Wednesday 3 February. DATE: Wednesday 3 February 2021 TIME: 10am VENUE: Canberra Airport, ACT Up to two aircraft will
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Heatwave Conditions NSW & ACT The Bureau Of Meteorology, NSW Health and Surf Life Saving NSW warns of upcoming heatwave conditions set to affect most of NSW late this week, through the weekend and into Australia Day. A hot airmass will be drawn across western and southern New South Wales
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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 risk in New South Wales, and in close consultation with NSW Police, unfortunately our Lake Mac Festival for 2021 has been cancelled. Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser said “Our community really enjoys coming together at our local events, so it is unfortunate that we
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Rosella Red Cocktail Onions 150g Best Before 05/11/2022 The Trustee for The Sabrands Australia Mgmt Trust is conducting a recall of the above product. The product has been available for sale at independent food retailers including IGA in NSW, Woolworths in NSW & Qld and Coles nationally. Problem: The recall
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Note these areas in NSW where mask are mandatory. If you live in Greater Sydney (which includes Wollongong, Central Coast, the Blue Mountains, as well as the southern zone of the Northern Beaches), it is mandatory to wear a face mask indoors, if you are visiting a shop or a
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Recall of faulty Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCB, RCBO), also termed earth leakage current device. These devices, usually installed by electricians in residential, commercial, and industrial switchboards, cut off the electricity supply (240V) if an electrical fault in a device (fan, toaster, heater, hair dryer, TV, phone charger, lamp, etc.)
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Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd — CareLink Personal Software and CareLink System CareLink Personal Software and CareLink System CareLink Personal v14.1b (MMT-7333) using CareLink uploader (ACC-7350) CareLink system v3.1b (MMT-7350) using CareLink uploader (ACC-7350) ARTG 303062 (Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd – Information system) What are the defects? A software defect in
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Caravan and motorhome owners urged to check for deadly faulty water heaters. Consumers are urged to check their caravans and recreational vehicles (RVs) for dangerous Suburban-branded water heaters which may emit deadly carbon monoxide. The Suburban Recreational Vehicle water heater can operate using electricity or gas, and may produce unsafe
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Threat based scams target young people and Chinese community. Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses. Threat based scammers often pretend to be from government departments and rely on fear, intimidation and people’s instinct to
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Amaysim and Lycamobile pay penalties over ads for ‘unlimited’ mobile plans. Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX: AYS) and Lycamobile Pty Ltd have paid penalties totalling $126,000 and $12,600 respectively after the ACCC issued each of these mobile services providers with an infringement notice for alleged false or misleading representations about their
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) releases its Severe Weather Outlook. The period from October to April shows an increased risk of flooding for eastern Australia and tropical cyclones in the north, according to bureau meteorologists. The chance of heatwaves and severe thunderstorms remains average. The current La Niña is likely
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Urgent safety warning about 6,000 Toyota Corollas just added to Takata recall. The ACCC is warning drivers of an urgent safety risk after about 6,000 Toyota Corollas were added to the existing compulsory recall for vehicles fitted with dangerous Takata PSAN airbags. Defective airbags can project metal shrapnel causing death.
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Stockton Swimming Centre closed for emergency maintenance. A routine inspection at Stockton Swimming Centre ahead of the upcoming summer season has uncovered a maintenance issue at the facility which requires emergency repair work. Repair works will take a number of weeks, meaning that Stockton Swimming Centre is unable to reopen
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NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire & Rescue NSW is conducting hazard reduction burns today, tomorrow, and Sunday (20 September 2020). Locations are Brightwaters, Seahampton, Cooranbong, Bolton Point and Eraring, weather and winds permitting. Friday 18 September 9am-7pm Seahampton, NSW Rural Fire Service will burn along the 22 hectares east
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Hazard Reduction Burn Notice – Wakefield and Jigadee. NSW Rural Fire Service will be carrying out hazard reduction burns this Friday 4 September at Wakefield and Jigadee, subject to suitable weather conditions. The reduction burn at Wakefield will take place across approximately 9 hectares of bushland behind the Wakefield Rural
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Newcastle’s flash flood alert gives early warning to residents. Newcastle 8 June 2007 ~ Photo Roderick Breis City of Newcastle reminds residents to register for its free flash flood alert service. July’s wet weather saw a 41% increase in subscriptions between 25 July – the day before an East Coast
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An additional 21 areas begin the bush fire season today due to local conditions. NSW Commissioner Rob Rogers said the NSW RFS had declared a further 21 areas will commence the Bush Fire Danger Period from Tuesday 1 September 2020 – bringing the number of local government areas in bush
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Hazard reduction burn in Werakata National Park. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will conduct hazard reduction burning in Werakata National Park near Abermain and Sawyers Gully on Saturday 29 August 2020. t Depending on weather conditions, 115 hectares of bushland will be
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Hazard reduction burn in Tomaree National Park. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct a hazard reduction burn near Fingal Bay in Tomaree National Park on Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August. Fingal Bay. The burn directly west of Rocky Point Road and Boulder Bay Road is
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The Bureau of Meteorology has raised its El Niño-Southern Oscillation Outlook to La Niña ALERT status. Chance of a La Niña occurring this year has increased to 70 per cent, roughly three times the normal likelihood. The Bureau’s Manager of Climate Operations, Dr Andrew Watkins, said La Niña typically results
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The Bitter & Twisted Boutique Beer Festival at Maitland Gaol is cancelled. The festival that features craft beers, music, food, and home-brew classes, was to be held on the 7th and 8th of November this year. Announcing the cancellation, Maitland City Council said it had been monitoring advice from the
Read more...Despite the prevalence of new cases of COVID-19 in recent weeks some Australians still aren’t wearing a mask, according to research by Finder, a comparison website. The new survey of 1,000 respondents found that 15% of Aussies (not living in Victoria) said they won’t wear face masks as a way
Read more...Customers encouraged to wear face masks. Cessnock City Council is encouraging customers to wear face masks in order to protect both residents, visitors and Council staff. Council is currently continuing to offer over the counter services at its facilities, including at the Customer Relations Centre in Council’s Administration Building, Cessnock
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The NSW Government is strongly encouraging use of masks in high-risk public settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The advice from the NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant specifically recommends: the use of face masks in indoor settings where physical distancing is hard to maintain, such as
Read more...A predicted weather system for this weekend has prompted MidCoast Council to consider opening Smiths Lake entrance today. Smiths Lake was last opened for ocean outflow in June of 2018. Council said boat owners remove vessels from the Lake to avoid stranding as lake levels drop, and advises people to
Read more...AMSA urges crew to wear lifejackets after trawler tragedy. Don’t risk your life for the sake of comfort. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) strongly urges commercial vessel operators and crew to wear lifejackets while working on the decks of their vessels. AMSA is investigating the loss of a 48-year-old
Read more...Dredging starts next week in Hawks Nest to remove 120,000 cubic metres of marine sand from the eastern channel of the lower Myall River. The Moira Parade boat ramp at Hawks Nest will be closed to the public on Monday 25 May 2020 as council’s contractors, Dredging Solutions, use the
Read more...Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will conduct training in the Sydney region, Singleton and the Australian Capital Territory from early-May to early-June. The training will include ADF helicopters flying during day and night and at low altitudes. This training is essential for ADF members to obtain the required qualifications to
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