New powers, new fines as police crackdown on non-compliance

New powers, new fines as police crackdown on non-compliance

NSW Police will be out monitoring the beaches this weekend.The increased police presence is part of a Sydney-wide operation that will see thousands of police officers deployed across Greater Sydney from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Police Transport Command and general duties to enforce the health orders.Earlier this week, the NSW government announced enhanced police powers, additional fines and tighter new rules that will spearhead the enforcement response against people who refuse to do the right thing during a global pandemic, including:• new powers that have been granted to the NSW Police Commissioner to shut down businesses, construction sites and public premises where there is a risk to public health; and• penalties for not wearing a mask where required increased from $200 to $500.Northern Beaches Council rangers, together with the Local Area Command will be actively monitoring the beaches and public spaces to ensure everyone is doing the right thing.Call Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000
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Public Hearing: The Gully Aboriginal Place

Public Hearing: The Gully Aboriginal Place

Council is holding a Public Hearing on the Draft Plan of Management (POM) for The Gully Aboriginal Place in Katoomba and the proposed recategorisation of community land.
Blue Mountains 30 Jul 2021
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Deal delivers cultural and recreational treasure

Deal delivers cultural and recreational treasure

Thanks to $250,000 funding from the Federal Government, the new-look trail is the first major project to be delivered under the ground-breaking Regional Deal framework.The work has involved the realig…
AlburyCity News 29 Jul 2021
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Works set to begin on new Murrabrine Bridge

Works set to begin on new Murrabrine Bridge

Works set to begin on new Murrabrine Bridge Concept image of the new Murrabrine Bridge 29 July 2021 Site establishment works have commenced for the construction of the new Murrabrine Bridge on Wandell…
Bega Valley Shire 29 Jul 2021
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Indigenous construction company at helm of Armidale Train Station beautification

A Sydney based indigenous owned construction company is spearheading the current refurbishment of the Armidale Train Station.
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Lithgow Residents Urged to Get Tested for COVID-19

Lithgow Residents Urged to Get Tested for COVID-19

Wentworth Healthcare together with Lithgow City Council are urging Lithgow residents who may be experiencing any respiratory symptoms to get tested, after South Bowenfels was listed as a COVID-19 expo…
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New Sister City opportunity

New Sister City opportunity

"I think there's a shared curiosity regarding the differences in art and culture between our regions."
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Wrap of the July 2021 Council meeting

Wrap of the July 2021 Council meeting

A wrap of the July 2021 Ordinary Meeting of Council
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Council helping get solar on schools

Council helping get solar on schools

Council is trialling a program known as ‘Solar my School’ which makes it easier for local schools to install solar and shrink their carbon footprint.In the initial roll out of the program Northern Bea…
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