Friday, 23 December 2022 07:41
GOVT EXPANDS ACTIVE KIDS PROGRAM
THE NSW Government’s Active Kids program extended to include school holiday sports programs this summer.
The Government said families could now use the $100 Active Kids voucher to enrol their children in eligible school holiday programs, helping ease pressure on family budgets.
Active Kids vouchers will be expanded to include sport and recreation activities during the school holidays, which are delivered for a minimum of four hours, or at least over five sessions.
So, whether kids want to do their favourite sport or try something completely new, the Active Kids program has them covered these summer holidays.
Families can access their child’s Active Kids voucher via the Service NSW app or website, attending a Service NSW Centre or by calling Service NSW on 13 77 88.
For further information on the Active Kids Program, visit www.sport.nsw.gov.au/active-kids
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Friday, 23 December 2022 06:41
LABOR PROMISES MUCH-NEEDED NEW SCHOOL
High school for Gregory Hills in first term
AN elected NSW Minns Labor Government will build a new public high school for the growing communities of Gledswood Hills and Gregory Hills.
AN elected NSW Minns Labor Government will build a new public high school for the growing communities of Gledswood Hills and Gregory Hills.
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Friday, 23 December 2022 06:30
MP CALLS FOR GOVT MEDIA SUPPORT
SHADOW Minister for Local Government and Western Sydney, Greg Warren MP, has called on the NSW Government to better support rural and metropolitan media outlets to ensure they not only survive, but also thrive.
Mr Warren has moved a notice of motion in the Legislative Assembly noting the House:
1. Acknowledges the important role metropolitan and rural media play in informing communities
2. Recognises the challenges facing media outlets – particularly in regards to the transition from print media to a more digital media focus.
3. Urges the Government to support and nurture metropolitan and rural media through this ongoing and significant changing landscape.
Mr Warren said the greater focus on digital content as well the impacts of COVID-19, had placed a tremendous strain on many newsrooms throughout the state.
“All media outlets, regardless of their size of stature, play a vital role in ensuring their communities are well informed about all issues,” he said.
“They also ensure those elected to public office are held accountable for their actions as well as their inaction – something I fully support and welcome.
“COVID-19 as well as a greater focus on the digital media, has taken its toll on many publications who are really treading water.
“It essential for all communities to have strong and healthy publications at a local level, a regional level, a state level and a national level.”
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