Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP today announced that local businesses and those across NSW are being given a helping hand to transition away from single-use plastics, thanks to a new partnership between the NSW Government and the National Retail Association.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has confirmed he will lead a delegation to meet with the NSW Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts MP to voice our local community’s strong opposition to the South Kiama re-zoning proposal.

Shoalhaven Heads must be opened to the ocean to protect at-risk homes.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that funding has been awarded to several organisations across our region to carry out litter prevention initiatives under the New South Wales Government’s Litter Prevention Grants Program.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that nominations for the NSW Blue Plaques Program are now open and members of the public are invited to nominate local places and personalities that deserve to have their heritage value recognised.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that Shoalhaven Riverwatch Inc has received a Habitat Action Grant to improve outcomes as part of its Shoalhaven Riverbank stabilisation program. 

Yesterday, I met with the Minister for Land and Property the Hon Melinda Pavey and the Minister for the Environment the Hon Matt Kean to discuss the future of the Killalea State Park. We were also joined by members of the Save Killalea Alliance.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has rubbished a Shoalhaven City Council spin campaign promoting Council’s proposed waste management option before the option and the facility have received DA approval. 

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP today announced that the latest round of funding under the NSW Government’s Coastal and Estuary Grants Program has now opened.