By Hope NewsroomThursday 1 Apr 2021NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
Brisbane’s three-day lockdown is being lifted at lunchtime today, but some restrictions are being imposed across the State.
One new locally acquired case of COVID-19 has been reported in Queensland. It’s linked to a known cluster.
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The NSW Premier is calling on the Federal Government to let New South Wales do more to help with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Gladys Berejiklian says New South Wales has 100 vaccination hubs that could be used to support the rollout.
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New South Wales Health has issued fresh alerts for venues on the State’s far north coast.
Byron Bay’s Bluesfest has been cancelled due to the risk of transmission.
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Sydney’s church leaders are focusing on hope this Easter as people are able to celebrate the Christian holiday together.
Church services and family gatherings were cancelled last year as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
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A police helicopter is joining the search for a six-year-old boy missing in the NSW’s north.
Six-year-old Braxton Plant, who has Down Syndrome and is non-communicative, was last seen playing at his home in Wallangra yesterday afternoon.
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Motorists are being reminded double demerit points are now in force for the Easter long weekend.
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The wait is over for Sydney’s Royal Easter Show with thousands of people heading to Olympic Park for the opening day.
Organisers have seen the largest ticket pre-sales ever and are urging people to wear masks.
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Residents in Greenacre have spent the night mopping up after a water main burst that sent gallons of water into homes and backyards.
About 20 homes have been flooded on Waterloo Road.
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AMP’s chief executive Francesco De Ferrari is stepping down from the role.
The announcement comes one week after speculation over the wealth manager’s leadership sent the group into a trading halt.