NEW FIRE DANGER RATING SYSTEM BEGINS

Fire Danger Ratings have now become much simpler as NSW adopts the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest MP said the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has played a leading role in the development of the new national system. “The RFS has...

MORE JUNIOR DOCTORS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS FOR REGIONAL NSW

The Tweed will benefit from an expansion of programs to increase the number of junior doctors and nurse practitioners in regional and rural locations. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest MP has welcomed the announcement which will expand the Rural Resident Medical...

FAMILIES IN TWEED SET TO BENEFIT FROM NEW PRESCHOOL PLACES

Waitlists for early childhood education Tweed will ease, with the NSW Government today providing funding for additional spaces at a local preschool through its Start Strong Capital Works Grants program.  Pottsville Community Preschool is one of the Early...

AT-HOME CARAVAN PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR TWEED RESIDENTS

Flood-affected residents in the Tweed local government area (LGA) are being encouraged to apply for the NSW Government’s at-home caravan program. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said at-home caravans are now available to flood-affected residents in the areas of...

DRIVING YOUR PENSION DOLLAR FURTHER

September is shaping up to deliver record cost of living relief for pensioners as federal pension payments rise and savings are delivered through the NSW Budget. The NSW Government has more than 70 discounts and rebates available through the Savings Finder program,...

PROTECTING TWEED’S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN

People and programs working to provide children and families in Tweed with the best possible future are in focus this week, as the NSW Government shines a light on the supports available to young people and vulnerable communities during Child Protection Week.Member...