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25.01.2022 Gotta have a Rotary snag at the markets! The Gerringong Village Markets were bustling today as people were happy to be out and about in all that glorious sunshi...ne. Lots of stallholders and Christmas shopping Well done Gerringong Rotary on running the markets in a COVID safe way - and thank you for all your members do to help our community. See more

25.01.2022 Today, I was delighted to tour the historic Graham Lodge with the Nowra Riverfront Advisory Taskforce. We need to make sure we get the future of our riverfront ...right so I joined the taskforce to be your local voice. If you have any ideas about how we can make the riverfront great, send me an email at [email protected]

24.01.2022 At the end of 2018 I decided to start volunteering on the Gilmore campaign for the fantastic Fiona Phillips. Little did I know then that I would be spending al...most the next two years volunteering and then working as a part of team Gilmore in Nowra. Working to win an election and then establish an Electorate Office in a seat that hadn’t seen a Labor election victory in over a quarter of a century (6 years before I was born) was a challenge to say the least. Throw in a drought, bushfires, floods and a global pandemic and you have a whole new set of insane and taxing things to deal with, for lack of any better words. The amazing work of the branch members, my colleagues and Fiona through all of this have continued to blow me away. I am looking forward to seeing Gilmore retained at the next election and the amazing work this team will go on to achieve. To Jessica, Stefanie, Stuart, Stuart, Imogen, Ally, David and Maureen thank you for all of your guidance and friendship of the last 18 months. I am so happy to have met all of you and I am sure I will see you all again soon. Keep punching goals To my fantastic replacement Jake, I have every confidence that you will do an amazing job and a bring a fresh take to the role. I am so excited to see what you achieve as we build up the next election. And to Fiona and Simon, thank you for putting your faith in me originally to take on this role. Your mentorship and kindness over the past two years has been amazing. While it was a very tough decision to move on, I am looking forward to finishing my degree and seeing where the next chapter of my life leads. This year has seen so much stress, grief and anxiety for all of us and it is important that we know when to take a step back and start focusing on helping ourselves once in a while. Anyway, that’s enough to about me. Go vote Labor to something.

24.01.2022 What an absolutely gorgeous day for Marine Rescue Sussex Inlet to have their Open Day. And what a buzz it was, something for everyone! 40 volunteer members here... provide support, and search and rescue from Cape St George in the north to Bendalong in the south, including Sussex Inlet River, St George’s Basin and Swan Lake. Today was all about education and awareness and what a terrific day it was - a great day to drop in and present a new flag. Thank you to all Marine Rescue volunteers for helping keep our waterways safe. See more

24.01.2022 Always a wonderful mobile office in Batemans Bay. Thanks to Elaine and Peter from Hope House that came to visit me. Thank you to everyone that stopped by and said hello. We’ve talked everything today from grants to communications, supporting community groups, home care and more.

23.01.2022 COVID-19 Update - Ulladulla area PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: NSW Health is alerting the public to the following locations on the NSW South Coast visited by a pers...on who tested positive for COVID-19 today. Anyone who attended the following venues for a least one hour during the following times is considered to be a close contact and is being directed to get tested and isolate for 14 days. They must stay isolated for the entire period, even if a negative test result is received: Milton Ulladulla Ex Servos Club 12 September, 2pm-6.15pm Carlo’s Italian Restaurante Bar & Seafood, Ulladulla 12 September, 8pm-9.30pm Bannisters Pavilion Rooftop Bar & Grill, Mollymook 13 September, 12.30pm-2.15pm Anyone who attended the above venues at these times for less than one hour is considered a casual contact. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

22.01.2022 It’s clear we need a jobs and training led recovery for bushfires and COVID-19. Thank you to reps from the South Coast Labour Council for coming to see me today and discussing some productive ideas.

21.01.2022 Have you RSVP'd for our Online Convention? Make sure you join us and hear from our Federal Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/333pmF9

21.01.2022 Councillors have endorsed Council’s preferred route concept for an extension of the iconic Coastal Walking Track from Gerringong to Gerroa. The extension would provide a 30km walking trail along the entire coastline of the Kiama Municipality. Details: http://ow.ly/qH8X50ByEs3

21.01.2022 Australia has lost 140,000 apprentices under this Liberal Government. Another big headline-grabbing announcement won’t be enough to undo that damage it’s why ...we need a proper plan for jobs and training so our people can grasp opportunities in the recovery and we don’t have a lost generation of workers. See more

21.01.2022 Seriously, what is Scott Morrison on? In one of the most disgraceful, quite frankly disgusting moves, he has left the entire NSW south coast out of the new Re...gional Recovery Fund. The government said 10 regions were chosen because... (wait for it) they are regions whose economies have experienced the brunt of natural events such as bushfires, or COVID-19, drought as well. Well, aloha , clearly he doesn’t know the NSW South Coast! How out of touch can he be? I will not stop fighting for people on the NSW South Coast. There is no way he’s getting away with this.

21.01.2022 I know how long our Batemans Bay community has been fighting for a new pool. Today, I was delighted to officially see construction start on the new Batemans Bay Regional Aquatic, Arts and Leisure Centre

21.01.2022 School Creek Bridge is an absolutely vital bridge for the Budgong community as it is the main way to Kangaroo Valley and Nowra. It was destroyed in the bushfi...res leaving this community isolated. Today was a very special day with the opening of the new School Creek Bridge! It was lovely talking with locals here about what this bridge means to them. Well done Shoalhaven Council and workers. I’m pleased there was federal funding under federal Disaster Recovery Arrangements for this vital bridge See more

21.01.2022 After years of rubbishing Labor’s plan for the NBN, and wasting billions of taxpayer dollars, the Liberals have finally admitted that fibre to the home is what we needed all along. If only they had a Communications Minister telling them so back in 2013.

21.01.2022 The government needs to rethink its decision to cut JobKeeper. It will hurt local businesses that have lost all their income like My Travel Expert. We need targeted support for travel agents and struggling industries now.

20.01.2022 NSWRFWC March Bulletin hitting inboxes today! Subscribe via the link to receive stories from rank and file women, history segments on the original NSW Labor Women, and Conference updates! https://bit.ly/3m0GFya

20.01.2022 Seriously good fun Just happened to stumble across The Australian Boardriders Battle Qualifyer today at Kiama Downs. Wonderful to see Jones Beach Boar...driders and Culburra Beach Boardriders Club members participating and clubs from across our coast and NSW. This is the qualifier for the National Final to battle it out to become the 2020/21 Australian Champions. Good luck everyone. Lovely to see terrific participation and so much dedication. See more

19.01.2022 This is Ron. Ron is 94. Today I was honoured to present Ron with a 75th anniversary commemorative medallion and certificate in honour of Ron’s service during th...e Second World War. Ron joined the Army in 1944. He was posted to 2/3 Pioneer Battalion 2 AIF. Ron went through extensive training in Queensland before landing at Sadau in the Balagau Strait, saw service at Tarakan in Borneo through to the end of the war. Until last year Ron marched on every ANZAC Day in Sydney and in his driveway this year. Ron is the last surviving member of his platoon. Special thanks to Veterans from the Huskisson RSL Sub Branch, Coastal Waters Retirement Village, Ron’s family and friends that made this very special driveway ceremony, complete with guard of honour, and occasion possible.

19.01.2022 It’s Pink Up Berry Street Stall Day and Berry is certainly looking very pink October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this town certainly knows how to pai...nt the town pink to support the McGrath Foundation and Breast Care Nurses. Well done to the Pink Up Berry Committee, local organisations and businesses, workers, individuals and everyone supporting Pink Up Berry See more

19.01.2022 Popped in to my local NSW RFS - Callala Bay Brigade and found RFS volunteers ready for their next Fire Preparation community sessions this weekend. Never a ...better time to call in and talk with RFS volunteers to learn and prepare! The sessions at Callala Bay are: Saturday 26 Sep at 2pm at Callala Bay RFS Sunday, 27 Sep: 9.30am on the fire trail at the back of Stott Cres, Callala Bay 11am on the fire trail at the back of Encounter St, Callala Bay #GetReady Thank you to all our RFS volunteers from all over for keeping us safe

18.01.2022 I ringing people! With everything that’s going on in this world, there is nothing quite like checking in with people to see how they are going and to see if ...they need any assistance. From Minnamurra in the north to Tuross Head in the south, as your MP I’m here to help. If you need assistance with a federal issue please 0244 231 782.

18.01.2022 It’s 2020 Men’s Shed Week! Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters of our Men’s Sheds. We have many men’s sheds in Gilmore - all slightly different and wonderful, but all play a really important role in bringing people together and are vital in our community.

18.01.2022 Thank you to all the lovely people that came and said hello in Bomaderry today!

16.01.2022 Still the best clock I know! Happy daylight saving Sunday #MyMarathon

16.01.2022 This is me - really it is! Dr Kate has dressed me in PPE! At the Sanctuary Point GP Respiratory Clinic specifically setup for COVID-19 Assessment and Testing. A... massive thank you to our health workers going above and beyond to keep people safe! Remember if you have any cold like symptoms to get tested. GP Respiratory Clinics are funded by the Australian Government to provide additional COVID-19 testing. Thank you to Dr Kate and the team for showing me the clinic. See more

16.01.2022 Today is National Agriculture Day! Thank you to all our local farmers, farm workers and everyone working and supporting our local ag industries. What a wonderfu...l community we live in. Thank you to the Nowra Show Society for hosting a terrific National Ag Day Luncheon - where we heard from Merv and John Bennett on how farming has changed locally through the decades.

15.01.2022 We will remember them. Lest We Forget.

13.01.2022 Headspace Batemans Bay is officially open! This was a huge community effort and I was so happy to be at the official opening. Headspace provides wonderful mental health and wellbeing services for our young people. A big thank you to everyone involved!

12.01.2022 Our community has gone through a torrid time during the bushfires. Losing the lives of hero pilots David Black and Alan Tull was devastating. Today as a commun...ity we joined to unveil the Memorial Obelisk and Commemorative Plaque at Ulladulla to always remember. I was pleased to provide a $10,000 federal grant from the stronger communities fund to support this important commemoration.

12.01.2022 The golf greens are looking pretty lovely here at Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club. It’s nice to see people out and about enjoying our great outdoors Catc...hing up with President Rob and Secretary Alan. Terrific to see lots of new members too. Also finding out more about the NSW Seniors Golf Open which the club is hosting in April. See more

09.01.2022 Check out the Currarong Easter Art Show The local artwork is simply stunning! On this Easter Long Weekend. Congrats to the Currarong Community Association Arts Sub-Committee, helpers, artists, and everyone involved.

08.01.2022 Wonderful to see the community coming together today for the book launch of ‘Jessica’s gift’ by Susan Loch. ‘Jessica’s gift’ tells Susan’s journey towards heali...ng after a tragic car accident on the Princes Highway on the NSW South Coast claimed her daughter’s life. Turia Pitt, who helped launch ‘Jessica’s gift’ today, describes the book as ‘A raw and real book about life, love, loss and acceptance’. Uncle Noel Butler and Trish led a truly beautiful welcome to country and to conclude a very special traditional smoking ceremony. See more

05.01.2022 Never underestimate the power of the local toilet block - locals proudly tell me these are the toilets that Mike Kelly got Check out the plaque - Economic St...imulus Plan, part of a Nation Building Project under a Labor Government. We could do with a whole lot more economic stimulus projects right now to support local jobs. See more

05.01.2022 Did you know ‘Nana Muru’ means ‘better road’? Nana Muru is a new free drug and alcohol treatment and support service operating in the Shoalhaven, with outreach ...to Jervis Bay, St Georges Basin and Sanctuary Point. Nana Muru is now accepting referrals for local people aged over 18 years who have a drug or alcohol concern. The service offers day programs and support from the centre in Nowra or via mobile outreach. The service will be run by Lives Lived Well, in partnership with Watershed a leading Wollongong based AOD treatment service. This initiative is supported by funding through the Australian Government’s PHN Program, Coordinaire.