Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced today that $500,000 funding in grants is available to combat illegal dumping and grants of up to $200,000 are now open to support innovative projects to develop markets for compost made from recycled food and garden waste.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today encouraged motorists to take care on our Princes Highway and other local roads during the October long weekend.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP and Member for South Coast Shelley Hancock MP today announced that businesses providing essential services, products, and entertainment across the Illawarra and South Coast are the target of a renewed NSW Government push to entice more businesses to join the Seniors Card program.
Parliamentary Secretary for Education Gareth Ward MP today announced that services looking after our State’s littlest learners in the Kiama electorate will have some relief during this tough drought period, with the NSW Government announcing a $3 million package to provide financial support for community preschools in NSW.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today encouraged our local community to pause and reflect on the sacrifice of our fallen NSW Police officers this Saturday 29th September for National Police Remembrance Day.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local residents are being encouraged to ‘Share the Journey’ by getting involved in Mental Health Month this October, with the NSW Government calling for people to come alongside family, friends or colleagues who are living with mental illness or having mental health issues.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward MP has today announced that a change to the NSW Government planning policy covering land around the State’s three largest ports will enable Port Kembla to operate more efficiently with its day-to-day activities.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast and Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the expansion of the New South Wales Government’s drone program for local beaches.
Parliamentary Secretary for Education Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local students have been recognised at the 28th annual TAFE NSW Gili Awards, a celebration of the achievements of Aboriginal students, teachers and employees, at a ceremony hosted by the Governor of NSW in Sydney.
A new program will ensure that our public education system remains among the finest in the world, with new employment standards set for graduate teachers in NSW public schools.