Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the decision that the Shellharbour Local Government Area will now be considered regional and not subject to the new permit scheme.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has secured a major win regarding the proposed COVID permit program for Shellharbour, coming into effect from 12.01am this Saturday 21st August.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has told Shoalhaven City Councillors to get on their bikes after they were solely responsible for crashing L’Etape Australia that would have put the South Coast on the world stage in the midst of a COVID recovery.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro has today announced that due to the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant in our regions, stay-at-home orders will be introduced for all of Regional NSW from 5pm tonight for 7 days.  Please click here to see the Premier's Press Release.

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 has today presented funding to representatives from the Gerrringong Breakers Football Club Inc to upgrade their facilities.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today presented funding to representatives from Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club Inc to help upgrade their facilities.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has presented funding to representatives from the Jamberoo Croquet Club to upgrade and develop their facilities.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has presented funding to representatives from North Nowra Cambewarra Cricket Club Inc for the purchase and installation of increased equipment storage.