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25.01.2022 This morning I joined the Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott to announce $1.4 million in funding for a new operations centre for the volunteers at the Marine Rescue Middle Harbour Unit! This new modern base will ensure that the volunteers have the facilities to plan and coordinate their operations and respond to emergencies. Thank you to the Unit Commander Peter Steigrad, Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell, and all the volunteers for welcoming us this morning.

25.01.2022 Last week in Parliament I sat down with the Minister for Energy and the Environment Matt Kean MP and my parliamentary colleague and Assistant Speaker Mark Coure MP to discuss the NSW Government's Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. This plan will: provide $32 billion in investment ... create more than 9,000 jobs by 2030 will deliver Renewable Energy Zones create energy storage such as pumped hydro and on-demand supply such as gas and batteries needed to reduce emissions and provide cheap and reliable electricity You can find more information on our plan here energy.nsw.gov.au/govern/electricity-infrastructure-roadmap

23.01.2022 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The North Shore EO Christmas tree is up, with some expert help from one of Santa’s little helpers!

23.01.2022 It is so exciting that our much loved Luna Park Sydney is set to be transformed and reinvigorated! This is one of Sydney's much loved and best known destinations, and we are fortunate that it is on our doorstep on beautiful Sydney Harbour. This plan will transform the 85 year old park into a world-class amusement park fit for the 21st century, while retaining its heritage and history. Thanks Minister Stuart Ayres for visiting!

22.01.2022 We are providing an extra $120 million in funding for community and mobile preschools in 2021! This is terrific news for families and young children in NSW who will benefit from an extra year of free preschool, and will remove a layer of financial pressure for many families during this uncertain time. This funding will see: ... families save more than $2,000 per-year per-child, easing the cost of living pressures, and help balance work and family life. funding made available to 700 State-funded community preschools and 38 mobile preschools services that provide care for over 44,000 three to five year olds in the critical years before school.

21.01.2022 October's Mental Health Month is an opportunity for all of us to acknowledge the incredible efforts of those in the mental health workforce and to establish new healthy habits that will benefit our physical, emotional, and mental health. We all have mental health - but just like our physical fitness, it can go up and down from time to time. If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please contact the below services: ... Lifeline: 24/7 support 13 11 14 Kids Helpline: 24/7 support for children or young adults 1800 55 1800 BEING Supported Warm Line: 10am - 4pm and 6pm - 10pm, 7 days a week, 1800 151 151 NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

20.01.2022 Who else is excited for the upgrades to North Sydney Demonstration School? We are ensuring our local students get the best start in life with their education by providing new and refurbished classrooms. Thank you to Sarah Mitchell MLC, Minister for Education, and the Premier and Treasurer for investing in our local schools!

19.01.2022 Click through to read about the latest news for our community in my November newsletter - with key investments in our schools, our emergency services, the arts, active transport, public open space, and safety on and near the water this summer. - https://mailchi.mp/felicitywilson.com.au/nov2020

18.01.2022 This morning I represented the Premier at the 79th Commemoration of HMAS Sydney II. HMAS Sydney II served in the Second World War, and after a number of successful engagements in the Mediterranean returned to Australia. Today we acknowledge the 42 officers and 603 sailors who lost their lives after Sydney II was fatally hit by a torpedo by the German raider HSK Kormoran on November 19, 1941. Thank you to the HMAS Sydney Association, notably Brian Yeo for hosting this service this morning.

18.01.2022 Are you ready rugby fans? The Rugby Championship is coming to NSW! NSW has secured five double-headers in the tournament between Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and South Africa. From the fixtures at Bankwest Stadium (Western Sydney) and McDonald Jones Stadium (Newcastle) to the closer, the iconic Bledisloe Cup match at Stadium Australia on 12 December, all eyes will be on NSW for the blockbuster action come November. ... For more information: https://australia.rugby/ Wallabies Rugby Australia Waratahs Northern Suburbs Rugby Football Club Mosman Rugby Club

18.01.2022 With 11 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases today (and 2 in hotel quarantine) this is the most concerned we have been since the initial seeding from Victoria and the outbreak at Crossroads Hotel. We must be vigilant and follow NSW Health advice to keep our community safe and enable us to keep going about our daily lives. get tested - even with the mildest symptoms - and isolate practise social distancing - and consider wearing a mask keep up the hand hygiene effort make COVIDSafe decisions by following restrictions and attending venues or locations only if you trust them to be safe

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our 2020 North Shore Grandparents of the Year, Beth and Ivan Hodge! Many in the Mosman community would know Beth and Ivan from their annual anniversary party that they host at Balmoral every year! Sadly they weren't able to hold a party this year, but I was fortunate enough to join them and their family at Balmoral to award them as our North Shore Grandparents of the Year. Congratulations.... Mosman Living Mosman Collective

15.01.2022 Our Sydney Opera House adorned by poppies at dawn this morning to commence Remembrance Day 2020 in recognition of the service and sacrifice of those who have died for our freedoms. Lest we forget #remembranceday RSL NSW RSL NSW Kirribilli sub-Branch Mosman RSL Sub-Branch North Sydney RSL Sub-Branch

13.01.2022 Congratulations to the winners of this year's North Shore Bear Pit Public Speaking Competition! Congratulations to Kevin Qu and Julian Chowdury-Jones who were the winner and runner up in Stage 2, and to Soraya Christian-Hare and Philippe Michel Anquetil who were the winner and runner up for Stage 3. The speeches this year were of an exceptionally high standard, and I congratulate all of the finalists who spoke today. ... I would also like to thank our judges, the Speaker Jonathan O'Dea, Editor of the Mosman Daily Tim McIntrye, and the Director of Committees in the Legislative Assembly Elaine Schofield. Mosman Public School Mosman Church of England Preparatory School St Aloysius' College Middle Harbour Public School Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Clifton Gardens

13.01.2022 Congratulations to all our new police recruits! It was a pleasure to meet and welcome Lucy, Zackie, Nicholas, and Luke to the North Shore Police Area Command today as my first public commitment since baby Henry's arrival. Thank you to these outstanding individuals for choosing to make this contribution to public service and to keeping our community safe - particularly during this pandemic. Good luck to all our new police recruits across the NSW Police Force.

11.01.2022 We have finished the last sitting day for the year! It has been an exciting day at the Parliament of NSW hosting local students at the North Shore Bear Pit Public Speaking Competition this morning, and this afternoon considering two pieces of key legislation for our community. We're always working hard to deliver for our communitites and for the people of NSW.

09.01.2022 NSW has recorded its eleventh consecutive day with no reported cases of locally transmitted COVID-19. However testing numbers have dropped significantly over the long weekend, and NSW Health is appealing to all members of our community to come forward for testing at the earliest sign of symptoms. If you have even the mildest symptoms please come forward for testing: ... runny nose scratchy throat cough fever COVID-19 may be continuing to circulate in the community and we must all be vigilant. To help stop the spread: If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away - don't delay. Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Wear a mask when using public transport, rideshares, taxis, places of worship, and other places where you can't physically distance.

06.01.2022 NSW Health have advised that a confirmed case of COVID-19 attended Ripples Milsons Point on Saturday 3 October from 8pm to 10.30pm. Deep cleaning was underway this evening. While contact tracing is now well underway, NSW Health have advised that the details of a small number of walk-in diners in the restaurant during this time were not recorded. All diners who were in the restaurant at that time are considered close contacts and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days since they were there, and stay isolated for the entire period, even if a negative test result is received.

06.01.2022 DAYLIGHT SAVING REMINDER Remember that clocks will go forward tomorrow morning with the beginning of daylight saving! Because of the challenges of COVID-19, please remember to be safe when out and about.

06.01.2022 Great news announced today that the NSW-QLD border will be coming down on 1 December! I know there are a lot of families who will now be able to reunite with loved ones just in time for the Christmas holidays. Remember to stay COVID-safe, get tested immediately if you have any symptoms and isolate, and maintain good hygiene and social distancing at all times. ... Gladys Berejiklian

05.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS: GREEN LIGHT FOR NORTH SYDNEY DEM MAJOR UPGRADE! Students at North Sydney Dem will soon benefit from a state of the art major upgrade. We'll get shovels in the ground in 2021 with the planning and tender process soon to kick off. ... We're replacing all old demountables and building 16 new modern classrooms, a new hall, new facilities for teaching and admin staff, plus improved outdoor learning areas. This is big news for all the established and new families moving into the growing North Sydney area. It's testament to the ongoing efforts of the whole school community. As a Government, we're investing record amounts in education infrastructure - because our kids deserve the best start in life. North Sydney Demonstration School Sarah Mitchell MLC

04.01.2022 From today, Level 1 water restrictions for households across Greater Sydney will be lifted and replaced with Water Wise Guidelines. While we want everyone to enjoy water, we need to remember to use it wisely as the recent drought reminded us how very quickly dam levels can change. For more information visit https://www.sydneywater.com.au/guidelines

04.01.2022 While COVID-19 has hit our families, small businesses, and communities, the Berejiklian Government remains focused on ensuring that we focus on both our health and our economy, helping people get back into jobs, and keeping businesses in business. Check out what's been happening in North Shore with my community e-newsletter below https://mailchi.mp/felicitywilson.com.au/oct2020

03.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day. We all have mental health - but just like our physical fitness, it can go up and down from time to time. Mental Health Month is a great time to commit to boosting your mental fitness, which is all about doing small everyday things that can help build your resilience, so you are better positioned to cope with life's ups and downs. ... World Mental Health Day NSW Health

03.01.2022 The B-Line is going to run 24/7! For the first time the B-Line will offer overnight services every 30 minutes between midnight and 4am, seven days a week. This is terrific for locals travelling from Spit Junction and Neutral Bay Junction, allowing more people to travel to and from the city at all times of the day and night. ... Transport for NSW Andrew Constance MP

03.01.2022 There's only 4 days to go for this year's Mini-Mos Community Fun Run and Fair! There are signs posted around Mosman for the 5km and 10km or you can take part in the 2km run at Rawson Oval. The Mini-Mos raises funds for Mosman Public School and their charity for this year, Take 3 for the Sea. For more details and to register visit the link below ... Mosman Public School Take 3

03.01.2022 COVID-19 Update From this Friday, 16 October restrictions at hospitality venues will be eased to allow one patron for every two square metres in outdoor areas (previously one person per four square metres). Businesses wishing to take advantage of the relaxed restrictions must use electronic methods, like QR codes, to record and keep contact details. ... Under changes effective immediately, 500 people will be able to attend outdoor seated music performances and rehearsals, subject to the four square metre rule and people being seated. Organisers of outdoor music performances or rehearsals are required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan, which must cover: - Wellbeing of the audience - Physical distancing requirements for audience - Hygiene and cleaning requirements - Record keeping of all attendees.

03.01.2022 October is Small Business Month! Our local small businesses have been doing it tough through COVID-19 so this is the perfect opportunity to get out and support local business! Mosman Chamber of Commerce Neutral Bay Chamber of Commerce North Sydney Chamber of Commerce Kazzi Beach Greek #golocalfirst #SmallBusinessMonth

02.01.2022 A wonderful service held at North Sydney War Memorial by the North Sydney RSL Sub-Branch this morning. On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we will remember them. Lest we forget.... HMAS Waterhen The Clan Macleod Pipe Band of Sydney St Mary's Catholic Primary School North Sydney North Sydney Council The Greens North Sydney

02.01.2022 The Greenway Men's Shed is officially open! We know that these Men's Sheds provide a safe, supportive, and friendly space for men of all ages to gather socially, and I was more than happy to provide support for NSW Government funding of this project. Special thanks to Bryce Gunn and the tenants for welcoming me to the new shed!

01.01.2022 If you're travelling this long weekend please slow down and take care on the road. Double demerits are in place over the course of the weekend. Don't risk your life or the lives of others this long weekend. Slow down and obey the road rules.