Greens launch

MURWILLUMBAH is seen as a priority area for The Greens in the upcoming NSW election.

That was clear when the party launched the campaigns of its Lismore and Tweed candidates at the Citadel last Friday, February 10.

services to ensure no school services are cancelled.

“Unfortunately, this sometimes means peak hour non-school service routes are cancelled.

“The peak hour 603 Pottsville to Tweed City via Hastings Point is one such affected route.

The spokesperson said that Transport for NSW launched a statewide recruitment campaign, highlighting the benefits of a career in bus driving, to address the driver shortage made worse by COVID-19.

“Transport is also working with Kinetic and other affected operators to do everything possible to maintain normal timetables.

“Customers can be assured that addressing the driver shortage is a top priority for Transport for NSW.”

Tweed Kinetic bus drivers recently went on strike calling for a pay raise and increased safety, with full barriers to separate drivers from passengers to stop assaults.

The Weekly asked Transport for NSW if they would pay for the barriers as the Queensland Government is doing, but received no response on that.

The Weekly contacted Kinetic for comment on the cancellation of services but no response was received by the print deadline.

Adam Guise, who is vying for the seat of Lismore, said The Greens were proud to launch their campaign in beautiful Murwillumbah, and celebrate music, friendship and community. The Greens are advocating for local solutions to local issues such as affordable and social housing, stopping the amalgamation of the Murwillumbah schools, and ensuring staff-to-patient ratios at Murwillumbah Hospital.

Tweed Greens candidate Ciara Denham shared the stage with Greens MP and Upper House leading candidate Cate Faehrmann, renowned comedian Mandy Nolan and Tweed Shire Councillor Dr Nola Firth.

“We all want a good life, and we can make positive changes on climate resilience, on the housing crisis, and strengthen our public services without the party politics and corporate donations which we have seen far too much of in Tweed and NSW,” Ms Denham said.

After a promising vote in Murwillumbah in the 2022 federal election, the Greens are hoping to expand their voter base in the Tweed and Lismore electorates.