Explainer

Wagga lockdown: what the COVID-19 rule changes mean for the Riverina

Andrew Pearson
Updated September 9 2021 - 12:18pm, first published 12:00pm
READY TO OPEN: Thomas Blamey Tavern manager Michelle Staunton and staff member Kane Salamon on Wednesday. The pub has a plan in place to bring staff back and open when the lockdown is lifted on Saturday. Picture: Les Smith
READY TO OPEN: Thomas Blamey Tavern manager Michelle Staunton and staff member Kane Salamon on Wednesday. The pub has a plan in place to bring staff back and open when the lockdown is lifted on Saturday. Picture: Les Smith

The Riverina will be one of a number of regions to be removed from the regional NSW lockdown on Saturday after it was deemed a low-risk area.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options
Andrew Pearson

Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.

Get the latest Wagga Wagga news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.