For a number of years, the NSW Government State Representative Award has been recognising people who have represented the State of NSW in a competitive field.
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Nominees of any age, who have represented NSW in a competitive field - whether that be sport, music, the arts or academic - on either a national or international platform, can be nominated for the Award.
The current nomination form can be obtained either by contacting my office (see ‘contact me’ details) or be downloaded from the website of the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet at www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/programs_and_services/nsw_government_awards.
The nomination form must be filled out and then signed by a referee (eg coach or instructor) who is an official representative of the NSW state organisation for which the nominee has been selected to represent NSW.
Following the competition, the completed nomination form is then submitted to the nominee’s local NSW State Member of Parliament for endorsement and submission to the Protocol and Special Events Branch of the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Further information regarding the Award can be obtained from the abovementioned website, by email to awards@dpc.nsw.gov.au or by phoning Protocol and Special Events on 9228 5016.
SCHOOL OFFENCES
A reminder about some of the road signs located around schools and what the signs mean.
There are monetary penalties and demerit points for disobeying the signs which are issued by Cessnock City Council Rangers and/or NSW Police.
If you receive a penalty notice, not knowing or understanding the meaning of the signs is not a valid defence.
No Parking: You have 2 minutes to drop-off or pick up but you must stay in your vehicle or within 3 metres of your vehicle.
No Stopping: You cannot drop off or pick up a passenger – under no circumstances are you permitted to stop.
Bus Zone: You must not stop your vehicle in a bus zone unless you are driving a public bus – you cannot drop off or pick up a passenger.
Speed Signs: Must be strictly observed.
School Zone Speed Signs: Must be strictly observed during designated school times, this includes pupil free days as this is still a gazetted school day. Even if your school breaks up early, school zones still apply.
