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Palaszczuk border madness putting more Tweed/Gold Coast lives at risk, not less
“The latest chaotic, Queensland Government border closure measures present a far greater health risk to Tweed and Gold Coast locals than COVID-19 which is well under control on both sides of the state line, according to Tweed Nationals MP Geoff Provest. “Despite the...
Tweed boaties and Gold Coast surf lovers beneficiaries of dredging
About 110,000 cubic metres of sand will be dredged from the Tweed River entrance to maintain a clear channel for safer boating starting next week. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said the dredging of one of the most dynamic channels in Australia has happened annually...
Jobs flow as new Tweed Hospital powers on
More jobs are set to be created for local businesses as construction continues on the new $673.2 million Tweed Valley Hospital Development. Tweed based civil construction business CD Excavations has won one of the final contracts to deliver early works on the project....
Cleaning boost for Tweed buses
Special cleaning teams will be rolled out across the Tweed bus network as part of the NSW Government’s plan for COVID-safe travel on the public transport network. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said the cleaning teams will be located at the Tweed City Shopping Centre...
Tweed tradies and homebuyers win big with stamp duty cuts
The Tweed construction industry has received a shot in the arm that will also benefit first homebuyers as the Nationals in Government slash stamp duty, according to Tweed Nationals MP Geoff Provest. “Under the changes the threshold above which stamp duty will be...
TAFE NSW launches new drone course in Kingscliff
Member for Tweed Geoff Provest has today announced the introduction of a Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot -Visual Line of Sight) at TAFE NSW Kingscliff. The course will meet demands from local agricultural, construction and surveying industries for emerging...
Construction contract tendered for major upgrades at Tweed Heads South Public School and Tweed River High School
The Tweed community is one step closer to benefitting from modern education facilities with a call made for construction tenders for upgrades at Tweed Heads South Public School and Tweed River High School. Early construction work is currently being undertaken on both...
Construction tendered for major upgrades at Kingscliff Public School and Kingscliff High School
The Tweed electorate is one step closer to upgrades commencing at Kingscliff Public School and Kingscliff High School, with a call made for construction tenders. Early construction work is currently being undertaken on both schools and Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest...
Real-time bus tracking new reality for Tweed
Public transport customers in Tweed Heads will soon be able to track the arrival of their bus and get an indication of available seating in real time. The tracking technology will be installed in more than 60 buses starting from late August as part of phase two...
Cudgen Nature Reserve expanded to protect more habitat for endangered koalas in Tweed
The NSW Government has acquired an additional 89 hectares of land to expand Cudgen Nature Reserve and aid the recovery of the Tweed koala population. Environment Minister Matt Kean said the addition would help to provide long-term habitat protection for native plants...
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