Emergency Services Expo will showcase frontline heroes

Individuals may be fined up to $720 and businesses up to $3,600 for gates that pose a threat to the safety of workers and the community.

To find out more on industrial gate safety visit: https://www. safework.nsw.gov.au/ advice-and-resources/ campaigns/industrialgate-safety

The Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann has said:

“It’s so important workers and members of the public are kept safe from falling industrial gates,” Ms Mann said.

“If industrial gates are not regularly inspected and maintained, the risk of serious injury increases dramatically.

“Employers must pay specific attention to the condition of industrial gates in their workplace or face the consequences, which is a fine of up to $720 for individuals and up to $3,600 businesses whose gates pose a threat to the safety of workers and the community.

“Worse still would be if someone was injured or killed in a preventable incident due to your negligence.

“If you own an industrial gate, answer this question - When was the last time you checked your gate?” Ms Mann said.

BY SARAH WATERS

Emergency service agencies from across the Tweed will showcase their skills at Jack Evans Boat Harbour this Saturday on July 1, from 10am - 2pm.

Residents have the opportunity to engage with frst responders from the NSW Police, NSW Ambulance Service, NSW SES, NSW Marine Rescue,

Surf Life Saving NSW, Red Cross Australia and more at the Emergency Services Expo.

The local heroes will demonstrate how they use cutting-edge disaster response equipment, while educating the community on emergency preparedness.

The free event will also provide a valuable opportunity to learn about volunteering opportunities.

Tweed Shire Mayor

Chris Cherry highlighted the importance of the expo in promoting disaster readiness and enhancing community resilience, especially in light of the 2022 foods.

“This expo reinforces the value of our frontline heroes and the importance of community preparedness,” Ms Cherry said. “Refecting on the

2022 foods, it’s vital to be informed, aware and ready in the face of an emergency.

“Residents can better understand the importance of preparation and planning to ensure their safety and that of their neighbours.”

Emergency response vehicles and equipment will all be on display including rescue boats, fre trucks, all-terrain vehicles and police cars.

Torch makes its way through the Northern Rivers

When Hazel Slaney was born, Legacy was just starting out.

Over the next 100 years, the charity would look after the families of veterans and soldiers who gave their lives or health for Australia.

Last week, the centenarian was part of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay, that started in Pozieres, France on Sunday,

23 April, 2023 and went through Casino, Lismore and Ballina last Friday.

As a widow, Hazel benefted from the support Legacy provided and last Friday she accompanied secretary of Legacy Casino, Robyn, Spruce into the fnal leg of Casino’s portion of the relay.

Legacy is on a mission to raise $10 million to empower veterans’ families to build their best future.

The Casino branch of Legacy alone at one stage was looking after 185 widows and their families.

They are still supporting 56 widows who are mainly World War Two widows.

Currently, across Australia Legacy continues to support 40,000 individuals and families, with the help of over 3,400 volunteer members known as Legatees.