Officers from the Riverina Police District visited a restaurant on Fernleigh Road, Mount Austin, just before 7pm on Saturday.

Police spoke with the 39-year-old male owner and conducted a walk-through of the business, establishing that a COVID Safety Plan had not been completed.

Further, the owner, who was also the chef, claimed to be the designated COVID marshal.

The owner was informed he would receive a $5000 PIN for non-compliance with the Public Health Orders, which was issued on Tuesday, August 18.

In a separate and unrelated incident, officers from Riverina Police District followed up an incident of suspected non-compliance of self-isolation directions.

On Saturday, July 25, Wagga police were contacted after a 25-year-old woman, who had arrived to the city from Victoria on Thursday, July 23, on a valid permit, was reportedly not self-isolating.

Police conducted a number of inquiries, including repeat compliance checks, and found she had not been self-isolating.

The woman was told she would receive a $1000 PIN for fail to comply with noticed direction in relation to s7/8/9 - COVID-19 and reminded she must complete the full self-isolation period.

The woman was issued with the PIN on Tuesday, August 18.

Police continue to appeal to the community to report suspected breaches of any ministerial direction or behaviour which may impact on the health and safety of the community.