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NSW Health has released a list of venues of concern after a positive COVID-19 case from Melbourne visited the state in late May.

The person drove back to Melbourne on May 24, reported the onset of symptoms on May 25 and was tested for COVID-19 on Monday, May 31. “The case visited a number of venues in Jervis Bay, Goulburn, Hyams Beach, and Vincentia while potentially infectious,” NSW Health said. Anyone who attended the following venues of concern in the times listed is asked to immediately call NSW Health on 1800 943 553, get tested for COVID-19 and isolate until you receive further information from public health of...

New South Wales has been put on high alert after an interstate traveller from Melbourne tested positive for Covid-19 one day after a 1,765km roadtrip through Jervis Bay and Goulburn.

Policymakers and health officials in Victoria discuss extending the states lockdown to two weeks - as calls grow for NSW to toughen restriction after Melbourne roadtripper tests positive to Covid.

3 hrs ago – 12.50AM NSW on alert after person with COVID-19 visits beach towns and Goulburn Natasha Rudra NSW Health authorities have issued a public health alert after a person with COVID-19 visited a number of venues in Goulburn and on the south coast. The person was potentially infectious on May 23 and 24 while on a camping trip to Jervis Bay. They drove back to Melbourne on May 24, stopping off at Goulburn for a rest break, and reported symptoms a day later. They took a COVID-19 test on M...

Wool Road, Dobcross A former Saddleworth estate agent, attacked and robbed by three masked men in his home, is urging locals to stay alert. Police were called to a report of a burglary at the home of Gwyn Jones on Wool Road, Dobcross around 9pm on Saturday (December 19). Officers confirmed three men had entered the property before threatening and assaulting terrified Mr Jones with a baseball bat demanding money.   Mr Jones, 52, who sustained head, arm and torso injuries, said later: “I was i...

Man attacked with baseball bat by robbers who stole expensive watches and Land Rover Police are appealing for help as they investigate the traumatic incident in Oldham The incident happened on Wool Road, Dobcross (Image: Google Maps) For the latest news from in and around Oldham sign up to the MyOldham newsletter hereInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll i...

The triumphant smile on community champion Peter Killan’s face says it all... Because he has hit his target and completely cleared the 3/4 mile length of towpath from Wade Lock, Uppermill, to Wool Road car park, Dobcross, as shown on the photo at the finishing point. He said: "The entire path is now free of leaves and mud and makes a good surface for walkers, runners and cyclists to use. "I still hope to be out on the towpath at quiet times before Christmas tidying up and inviting users to ...