Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local farming communities facing pressure in the wake of severe drought conditions will have access to 20 new ‘farm gate’ counsellors and frontline mental health workers as part of a $6.3 million commitment from the New South Wales Government.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local residents across our region are being encouraged to have a plan in place as the bushfire season officially begins, with more than a third of the state now entering the ‘Bushfire Danger Period’.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the latest jobs figures that set yet another new record for the lowest unemployment rate in our region’s history.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today officially turned the first sod to celebrate the start of major work on the 10.5 kilometre upgrade of the Princes Highway between Berry and Bomaderry.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that public libraries in NSW will be able to expand their collections, carry out major upgrade work and extend their services thanks to a record $60 million investment from the New South Wales Government.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced $20,000 funding for the Fairgrounds Festival in Berry from Friday 30th November to Saturday 1st December 2018 under the New South Wales Government’s Flagship Events Fund.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward MP has announced the completion of a major upgrade of the North Wollongong Interchange which will help reduce delays for motorists and improve safety at the busy intersection.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward MP has today announced that SafeWork NSW’s Centre for Work Health and Safety and the University of Wollongong (UOW) have committed to working together to develop work health and safety research expertise in Australia.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that sub-contractors would be better protected from late payments and insolvencies under proposed reforms released by the New South Wales Government.
Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed a decision by Kiama Municipal Council to provide emergency drought relief from rates and charges to our local farmers who may not satisfy its normal Hardship Policy.