Mark Coure MP in Mortdale, New South Wales, Australia | Politician

Mark Coure MP

Locality: Mortdale, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9580 9349

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24.01.2022 Double demerits will be in place from 12.01am on Friday (2 October 2020) to 11.59pm on Monday (5 October 2020). Drivers are being urged to slow down on the road and waterways this October long weekend with much of NSW expected to take advantage of the warmer weather and eased COVID-19 restrictions. Police will be out in force across the state with high-visibility deployments for Operation Slowdown.

24.01.2022 Great to visit St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Oatley to check out their Native Beehive and Bush Tucker garden initiative which received $2,000 funding from the NSW Government. Thank you principal Kylie Brakel for the tour

24.01.2022 The successful Everyone Can Play program is in its third year with an increased grants cap of $7 million, with $3 million set aside for bushfire affected communities. We’re making our public spaces more accessible and I’m happy that these grants will help put smiles on the faces of many more people. Councils can apply for grants of up to $300,000 for new playspaces and up to $75,000 for improvements. Applications are open until midday, 3 November 2020.... For more information, please visit: https://planning.nsw.gov.au/EveryoneCanPlayGrant

24.01.2022 Frontline domestic violence services in the St George area will benefit from $200,000 in additional funding this week to ensure victim-survivors can access the help they need as NSW continues to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. Two local services Moving Forward and 2Connect Youth & Community will receive the funding boost for case management and counselling services, particularly to support culturally and linguistically diverse women and young people experiencing domestic ...violence. These grants follow the $21 million investment in frontline domestic violence support services jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments in May. For confidential advice, support and referrals related to domestic and family violence, contact: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), The NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 65 64 63) or Men's Referral Service (1300 766 491).

23.01.2022 Couldn't do Small Business month without getting a Polish donut or two from the team at Riverwood Deli - Taste of Poland! Great foods on offer from the delicatessen with lots of Polish goods.

22.01.2022 The NSW Government is committed to keep swimmers safe by launching the Shark Observation Grants program to boost surveillance measures on our beaches. The program will allow organisations right up and down the NSW coastline to apply for funding for drones, observation towers and equipment, emergency evacuation alarms and communication systems. This is a fantastic announcement from the NSW Government to keep beachgoers safe.... For more information or to apply for a grant visit www.sharksmart.nsw.gov.au/shark-nets.

22.01.2022 Students and their parents are being encouraged to embrace mathematics with a new campaign aiming to shift attitudes towards the subject. The campaign is part of the broader NSW mathematics strategy, which is supporting schools and students to succeed in this critical subject. The new campaign will feature a social campaign and resource hub, Everyday maths, is a NSW-first. The resources are designed for parents and carers to help them engage with their children’s mathematics learning, supporting them to feel more confident in teaching and talking with their child about mathematics.

22.01.2022 Having people over for a BBQ this long weekend? Try limit your activities to outdoors

20.01.2022 NSW retirement village residents will be protected by new laws that increase safeguards around the sale of their property and provide early access to their financial entitlements to meet the cost of moving into aged care. Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson MP announced that under changes to the Retirement Village Act 1999 which passed Parliament of NSW recently, the NSW Government has increased accountability and transparency in the retirement village sector. Through the reforms the NSW Government has improved access to exit entitlements, made the transition to aged care easier and capped the period of time residents pay recurrent charges for general services.

20.01.2022 The NSW Government is investing $6 million over three years as part of the 2020-21 NSW Budget to establish 12 Community Wellbeing Collaboratives in communities at high risk of suicide. The collaboratives organise the response from all services in the local area in times of need bringing together doctors, nurses, police, ambulance, media, teachers, parents, carers, Aboriginal organisations and local councils. Treasurer Dom Perrottet MP announced that the funds would be directe...d to organisations including headspace and Lifeline, which will lead the coordination. If you, or someone you know, is thinking about suicide or experiencing a personal crisis or distress, please seek help immediately by calling 000 or one of these services: Lifeline 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

19.01.2022 It was a pleasure to drop into Oatley West Public School-Official to chat to Principal Paul Nash about our funding investment at the school! Thanks to the NSW Government, the school has received much needed funding to upgrade their fantastic Milo Dunphy Commemorative Garden! I look forward to seeing this project constructed in the near future.

19.01.2022 The NSW Government has committed $1.8 million to continue the successful small business rebate program that supports business to purchase and install safety equipment. Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson MP announced that the $500 rebate can be used towards a wide variety of items and equipment to make workplaces healthier and safer. We’ve made sure this program benefits every type of small business, whether you need signage, hygiene items, trolleys or ladders, we’...ve got you covered. For how to apply, please visit: https://youtu.be/gcW-19LTbCE

19.01.2022 Last night I was one incredibly proud husband! At the start of NSW's lockdown back in March, my incredible wife Adla was devastated by the thought of local shops, cafes and restaurants going out of business, and rows and rows of empty stores becoming a reality. She could not sit idle, and so began her incredible community Facebook group #Georgesrivereats. Now with close to 2,700 members, Adla's small idea has become a community where positivity shines bright, and small busine...sses have the chance to promote themselves and each other. I am so incredibly proud of the amazing light Adla has shone on our local small businesses, many of whom were in attendance last night to surprise and celebrate her. Thank you to Rotary Club of Hurstville for honouring Adla with this well-deserved award.

19.01.2022 Creating and supporting jobs through targeted stimulus measures, billions of dollars for infrastructure and maintenance, tax cuts for business and record health funding are at the centre of today’s 2020-21 NSW State Budget. The Budget reinforces our world-class health system that has made NSW a global leader in tracking, tracing and containing COVID-19 to keep our people safe, as part of a record $29.3 billion health budget. Job creation is front and centre with a record $10...7 billion infrastructure pipeline targeting shovel and screwdriver-ready projects, while a skills and training blitz will help people get back into the workforce after this year’s significant job losses. To watch the Treasurer's Budget video, please visit: https://youtu.be/fHHmW699HjE

19.01.2022 Entries are now open for all high school students to create short films for "Parli-Flicks" the inaugural NSW Parliament International Democracy Day short film award. Entries close Friday 4 June For more information, please visit: ... https://education.parliament.nsw.gov.au/parli-flicks-inaug/

19.01.2022 It was my pleasure to present a certificate of appreciation to Clr Nancy Liu, Joanne Jiang, Derek Wang and Caroline Lian, who organised a campaign to source thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment for the staff at St George Hospital The COVID-19 pandemic placed a considerable strain on the supply of PPE, which was vital for the protection and safety of our frontline hospital workers, hence why the generous donations to St George Hospital were so significant. With assistance from local community groups, the campaign was able to donate 13,000 surgical face masks, 895 medical face shields, 950 medical protective goggles and 500 medical isolation eye masks.

18.01.2022 There aren't many people in our local area who wouldn't know Joan Vaughan OAM. Joan is a long time St George area resident and at the age of 92 is still volunteering her time at the Mulga Road Bookshop . In the lead up to Christmas why not visit Joan and the team at the book shop and buy something to read!

18.01.2022 Symptoms of COVID-19 include: fever (37.5 or higher) cough sore/scratchy throat shortness of breath... runny nose loss of smell or loss of taste. See more

18.01.2022 Women across the State will have access to grants of up to $5,000 through the NSW Government’s new $10 million Return to Work program, as part of the 2020-21 NSW Budget. Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced that the program would provide women with financial assistance and targeted support including mentoring, advice and training to help them return to the workforce. These grants will help women whose employment has been affected by COVID-19 to overcome some of the obstacles ...in returning to the workforce. For further information, please visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/register-interest-return-wor.

18.01.2022 I recently had the honour of attending the St George Community Transport's AGM where I got to hear all about the fantastic services they provide For example, their buses travelled 133,840 kms in trips while their cars travelled 343,789 kms! It was touching to hear directly from clients about how this service has kept them social and mobile, particularly during this time of COVID.

17.01.2022 Sunny Cuts Studio located in Narwee. Many hairdressers and barbers have done it tough during the pandemic and have had to be incredibly innovative in being COVID Safe. This small business month I want to thank and acknowledge all the small business owners who have had to become COVID Safe.

17.01.2022 This Small Business Month I want to acknowledge the always friendly team at Wishbone Chickens Mortdale! Manny and the team are always ready to serve, with a smile on their face and the most delicious cooked chooks around.

17.01.2022 The M6 Stage 1 will connect President Avenue at Kogarah to the M8 at Arncliffe, connecting southern Sydney to the wider motorways network. From Wednesday 2 December, Transport for NSW will be carrying out utility investigations near the intersection of Princes Highway and President Avenue, Kogarah to provide important information to help design and build the M6 Stage 1 project.

16.01.2022 Charities and not-for-profits will be supported to adapt and flourish through the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a new $50 million fund. Treasurer Dom Perrottet MP announced that community services organisations were a key part of the NSW economy, and the Social Sector Transformation Fund would help create a strong and compassionate NSW. Small and medium size not-for-profits are the backbone of our community services sector and play a hugely important role in the lives of vulnerable people right across our State.

16.01.2022 On holidays? If you develop symptoms, please get tested nearby as soon as possible.

16.01.2022 Flashback Friday That doesn't look like Mortdale Fire Station! Check out this pic of the Mortdale Volunteer Fire Brigade, from 100 years ago!

14.01.2022 Great to visit the team at Riverwood Asian Grocery to celebrate and promote this Small Business Month! The store specialises in Filipino and other Asian foods, goods and produce.

13.01.2022 Daylight saving will begin at 2am on Sunday 4 October 2020 when clocks go forward one hour. When changing your clocks take this moment to also check your smoke alarms.

13.01.2022 The Share the Dignity Campaign is back for their November Drive! Building a bag is simple, use a new or preloved bag and fill it with life's essentials and some luxury items to give to someone in need. Donating a bag makes a BIG difference, for some this is the only Christmas present they'll receive this year.... Suggestions for items in the bag include: Shampoo & Conditioner Toothbrush & Toothpaste Bodywash or Soap Roll-on Deodorant Sealed packets of pads or tampons To donate a bag or sponsor a bag, please visit: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/home

13.01.2022 Great food, great coffee and friendly staff await you at Sugarsalt Espresso Mortdale This small business month, support a local small business who have done their absolute best to power through this COVID-19 pandemic.

13.01.2022 Don’t risk your life or the lives of others this long weekend. Slowdown and obey the road rules. Keep your hands off your phone and stay alert.

13.01.2022 In a big boost for Veterans’ Health week the NSW Government has partnered with Veteran Sport Australia (VSA) to bolster programs for veterans to participate in community sport and recreation. Acting Minister for Veterans Geoff Lee - MP, Seat of Parramatta announced that staying socially connected to boost wellbeing and fitness is the focus of this year’s Veterans’ Health Week from 24 October to 1 November. The COVID-19 pandemic has put up extra barriers to social connections ...and we need to keep breaking them down for our veterans. Veterans looking to stretch their skills and to boost their mind, body and spirit will be able to join veterans’ yoga classes at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park Sydney, thanks to Frontline Yoga with sessions to commence in November. For more information on Veterans Health Week activities, please visit www.dva.gov.au

12.01.2022 Flashback Friday Countless great local stories were written here! How cool is this photo from 1982 of The Leader offices on Forest Road, Hurstville

12.01.2022 It was an honour to speak in Parliament about all of the fantastic work of the Connells Point Netball Club! Thanks to the NSW Government, the Club has received $5000 to provide brand new player uniforms. Well done to Julian Finch and the team!

12.01.2022 COVID-19 has caused havoc for our local small businesses. This Small Business Month, I want to encourage everyone to shop local, and support our local businesses like @Oatley House of Flowers

11.01.2022 Shopfront Arts Co-Op is a youth led organisation that allows young talent like Darcy Duncan to flourish! One of the best parts of my job is meeting remarkable young people like Darcy who is not only talented but also generous, dedicated and kind. Thank you to Shopfront CEO Daniel Potter for nominating Darcy and it was my pleasure to also present a Community Group Achievement Award to Shopfront as well!

11.01.2022 This Small Business Month, I want to encourage locals to shop local and support our amazing community! We are blessed in the St George area with a diversity of small businesses. From mechanics, to wholesalers, to cafes, our local area has a wide selection of options to reflect the diverse needs of the community. Check out The Leader online for the article: https://www.theleader.com.au//st-george-small-business-m/

11.01.2022 Young people experiencing homelessness will benefit from more accommodation options and support services to help them break the cycle of homelessness, thanks to a $6.1 million NSW Government investment. The NSW Government will continue to work closely with the sector to build on our responses for young people, informed by the recent evaluation of the Homelessness Youth Assistance Program. Anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness can contact Link2home on 1800 152 152.... Services and support are available 24-7, every day of the year. For more information on Link2home, please visit: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/hous/help/ways/are-you-homeless

11.01.2022 A new law combining drink and drug driving and changes to the mobile speed camera program are part of a major crackdown on offences to save lives on our roads Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance MP announced that harsher penalties would be thrown at those caught drink and drug driving from next year. Research shows you are 23 times more likely to crash if you are under the influence of both alcohol and drugs this massive, life-threatening risk needs a stronger penalty.

10.01.2022 Let’s fix this intersection! Comment sought on King Georges Road and Connells Point road intersection. https://www.theleader.com.au//comment-sought-on-king-geo/

10.01.2022 Congratulations to John Tyler! John has been a member for St John Ambulance NSW for over 35 years, providing volunteer Event Health services within the local community. As a Divisional Officer, John also co-ordinates the training of other volunteers and in 2010 was a key player in the introduction of a youth program in the Division.

09.01.2022 The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women. The 16 Days begun 25 November on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Ends on Human Rights Day (10 December). At its heart, the 16 Days of Activism campaign is about awareness and advocacy. We can all play a role in that.

09.01.2022 Thanks to the NSW Government, 2NBC 90.1 FM Radio has received $25,000 for brand new soundproofing at their studios in Kogarah! I want to thank Paul McGrath and the team for continuing to provide this important service across our community.

09.01.2022 More than 9,000 jobs and $32 billion of private investment is expected to roll into the regions by 2030, under the NSW Government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. The Roadmap lays out the Government’s 20 year plan to deliver Renewable Energy Zones, energy storage such as pumped hydro , and on demand supply like gas and batteries , needed to reduce emissions and provide cheap, reliable electricity across the State. The Roadmap sets out a plan to modernise the State’s e...lectricity infrastructure by: Cutting red-tape and speeding up approvals for transmission infrastructure in Renewable Energy Zones, while protecting the interests of consumers, Creating a long term investment signal for new generation in Renewable Energy Zones, long duration storage such as pumped hydro, and on demand supply, like gas and batteries, and Making sure that renewable projects proceed where local communities want them and in ways that are consistent with farming. For further information and to view the Roadmap please visit: https://energy.nsw.gov.au//electricity-infrastructure-road

09.01.2022 Today is National Sorry Day and it is an opportunity for us all to pause and reflect on our history as we work towards an ever more inclusive future. To the Aboriginal children who were forcibly removed from their families, we say sorry. To the communities that were changed forever, we say sorry.... Our Government has previously made a 10-year commitment to provide reparations for the Stolen Generations and this is an important step in the process.

08.01.2022 The NSW Government has recently announced a six-month extension of the measures put in place to help residential tenants and landlords financially disadvantaged by COVID-19. The existing measures have provided much needed support to renters since they were introduced in April this year. The measures the NSW Government have extended are:... Preventing landlords from evicting COVID-19 impacted tenants for rental arrears unless they have attempted to negotiate a rent reduction in good faith; Allowing tenants impacted by COVID-19 to apply to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal to end fixed term agreements in certain circumstances; Stopping landlords or agents from listing a COVID-19 impacted tenant on a tenancy database if they go into rental arrears; Extending the 90 day minimum period of notice landlords must give tenants for certain other evictions not related to rental arrears; and, Extending boarding house eviction notice periods where the landlord has not attempted to negotiate in good faith. See more

07.01.2022 Keep Covid safe and our numbers low! If you develop any symptoms, please get tested

07.01.2022 Stay 1.5m apart when out this long weekend. The amount of time between exposure to the virus and the first appearance of symptoms is usually 5 to 6 days, although it may range from 2 to 14 days. People who might have been in contact with someone who is confirmed to have COVID-19 should self-isolate for 14 days.... You should prevent the spread of viruses, by keeping your hands clean, not touching your face and keeping your distance from other people.

07.01.2022 This long weekend is a chance to relax, recharge and catch up with family and friends! However, please remember to limit the number of visitors in your home. Perhaps catch up outdoors if possible!

06.01.2022 Slow down and save lives this long weekend. One fatality on our roads is one too many. We want to see everyone arrive at their destination safely.

06.01.2022 New Mumbai Groceries Riverwood is bursting with Indian, Nepalese, Mauritian, Fijian and Islander groceries in the heart of Riverwood. This #SmallBusinessMonth I encourage you to visit Vinod who is passionate about making sure every product in his store is authentic.

05.01.2022 As we head into this long weekend, NSW Police is urging everyone to put safety first and keep our roads safe. Double demerits will be in place over the course of the weekend and police will be out in force for ‘Operation Slowdown’.

04.01.2022 Recently I visited the Pathology team at St George Hospital to pass on my appreciation for all they have done during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was also a chance to present the team with a Community Recognition Statement previously presented in the Parliament of NSW recognising International Pathology Day. Thank you to Adam Hall for arranging this very insightful visit.

04.01.2022 Safety first this long weekend! Let's keep our COVID numbers low this long weekend

04.01.2022 Dentistry with Care are passionate about dentistry and oral hygiene I have been going to Dr Ron and his team for as long as I can remember! This small business month, why not visit your local dentist who have put in COVID-safe measures.

04.01.2022 COVID Restrictions to Ease! From Monday, the following restrictions will be eased. There will be no limit on numbers at weddings and funerals... Up to 50 people will be allowed to dance at events Up to 50 people will be allowed to sing as part of a choir at indoor events, and an unlimited number of people will be allowed to sing (indoors or outdoors) with a mask on 2 The 4 square metre rule will be changed to the 2 square metre rule for ALL venues except gyms and nightclubs. This means that venue/room capacities can double Standing will be allowed at outdoor hospitality venues The cap on outdoor gatherings will double from 50 to 100 Indoor theatres will be allowed 75% capacity and outdoor theatres/stadiums will be allowed 100% capacity I hope that everyone can enjoy these eased restrictions but it is important that we maintain our social distancing and uphold the NSW Health advice.

03.01.2022 Any one with information please contact the police immediately

02.01.2022 Small businesses will have greater opportunities to provide their goods and services to the NSW Government with the 2020-21 Budget delivering $5 million to establish a tendering support service, which will create local jobs and support the economic recovery of NSW. Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope announced that the NSW Small Business Commission would deliver a four-year program to support small and local businesses to submit tenders and negotiate Government contracts. Businesses can register and search for existing opportunities to supply to the NSW Government at: https://suppliers.buy.nsw.gov.au/

02.01.2022 Our teachers have been beyond incredible this year! Married to an incredible teacher myself, I have seen first hand how hard teachers always work, but especially this year. Thank you to all the teachers, especially our local teachers and my wife Adla!

01.01.2022 Last week I met with the Hon. Consul-General of Nepal NSW, Mr Deepak Khadka and representatives of our local Nepalese community about the developing COVID-19 situation in Nepal. I will continue to support our local Nepalese community and do whatever I can to advocate for greater support for their families and loved ones who are currently in Nepal.