Newcastle's bid to host State of Origin III shows problems, inconsistencies in COVID restrictions after Sydney outbreak

Anita Beaumont
Updated June 30 2021 - 8:26am, first published 5:30am
Blanket rules: Ami Streeter, pictured at her property at Eleebana, had to cancel her husband's 50th birthday party at the last minute on Saturday due to sudden changes to COVID restrictions. Picture: Simone De Peak
Blanket rules: Ami Streeter, pictured at her property at Eleebana, had to cancel her husband's 50th birthday party at the last minute on Saturday due to sudden changes to COVID restrictions. Picture: Simone De Peak

THE inconsistencies in COVID-19 restrictions that could allow the third State of Origin game to be played in Newcastle feel like a "kick in the guts" for those forced to cancel events and gigs on Saturday afternoon, a Lake Macquarie woman says.

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Anita Beaumont

Anita Beaumont

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Anita Beaumont is a health and general news reporter at the Newcastle Herald.

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