Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward MP has today announced that images representing Aboriginal culture, heritage and the Illawarra region are now on show as work finishes on an anti-graffiti project along Memorial Drive between Russell and Hopetoun streets.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local residents can now have their say on the Wollongong Harbour Draft Master Plan which opens for public exhibition today.

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

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.

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.