LATEST NEWS
Funding applications open for grassroots sport
Local sports clubs and associations are set to receive a funding boost to assist with ongoing participation in sport and active recreation in Tweed, with applications now open for the Local Sport Grant Program. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said applicants can access...
Mental Health supports in Tweed
People in Tweed are being reminded that there are a number of free, confidential and easy to access mental health supports available in person, on the phone and online around the clock. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said that mental health programs and services are...
More on-site Mental Health support for students in Tweed
The NSW Government has implemented the first phase of the Student Support Officer program, providing enhanced wellbeing and mental health support for students in Tweed. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said two schools in Tweed would be amongst the first to receive...
Eight hundred tonne underwater oasis deployed off Tweed Coast
Installation of a new $1 million Offshore Artificial Reef has begun off the State’s north coast, which would create a stunning habitat for local fish and aquatic organisms to call home. Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall joined Member for Tweed Geoff Provest to...
Pro Surfing Grand slam makes waves in Tweed
The picturesque Tweed in Northern NSW will next month host one of three Australian Grand Slam of Surfing events to be staged across the country thanks to a partnership between World Surf League and the NSW Government. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the Tweed Coast...
Free preschool in Tweed continued for Term 4
Member for Tweed Geoff Provest has announced an extension of the COVID-19 relief funding for community and mobile preschools to the end of Term 4. Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell said during a visit to Tweed that the continued...
World class Vocational facilities for NSW North Coast High School students
High school students on the North Coast will benefit from a $17 million commitment to upgrade Tweed River High School to include specialist vocational education facilities. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said Tweed River High School will operate with a renewed focus on...
Progress on border chaos
Northern NSW patients requiring specialist treatment in Queensland have been given a ray of hope with the Queensland Government watering down drastic quarantine restrictions that saw patients on both sides of the border being denied lifesaving care, according to Tweed...
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...
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I’m 100% for the communities of the Tweed and always looking to hear from you about what you believe should be top of my agenda.
Drop me a line via my office tweed@parliament.nsw.gov.au or phone 07 5523 4816 and I’ll be in touch.
Talk soon,
Geoff Provest MP
Member for Tweed