Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has today launched a petition to oppose the overdevelopment of Blowhole Point.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local sporting clubs across our region are now eligible to apply for the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program, with the NSW Government providing life-saving technology to people experiencing cardiac emergencies.

I am shocked and totally appalled by proposals to overdevelop Blowhole Point.

The land in question is Crown Land not Council or private land. I will not support any proposal which destroys the very reason why people came to our beautiful community in the first place.

I am concerned about overdevelopment in our community and will ensure that the overwhelming view of local residents’ voices are heard and that the cabins remain in place. 

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today joined with the Mayor of Kiama Mark Honey and CEO of Blue Haven and General Manager of Kiama Municipal Council Mr Kerry McMurray for an on-site progress tour of the $106 million Blue Haven Bonaira aged care complex, which is progressing well.

Regional racing clubs can apply for a share in $400,000 for projects that build stronger links with local communities as part of the NSW Government’s new Back to the Track Regional Racing Grants.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that the world’s top 48 bodyboards will make their way to Kiama at the end of this month for the inaugural Kiama Bodyboard King Pro.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward MP has today announced a training first for our region at TAFE NSW Yallah.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today presented one of the State’s longest serving Justices of the Peace (JP), Bruce Fagan, President of the Bushido Judo Club in Shoalhaven Heads with a commendation for 50 years of service.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that the NSW Government is seeking Expressions of Interest from companies or internet service providers that have the potential to deliver better connectivity solutions for local businesses and households in regional NSW.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced the successful contractor who will design and deliver the largest-ever single investment into the Princes Highway and the largest infrastructure project in the history of our region.