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Funding Boost for Domestic and Family Violence Services Today’s State Budget announced an additional $184.1 million in funding over the next four years for frontline domestic and family violence (DFV) services. This represents the largest funding increase in decades. Earlier this month, I spoke out about the urgent need for more funding: https://shorturl.at/Dz5vM Frontline DFV services have not been able to meet the growing demand in our communities. This investment means greater Funding Boost for Domestic and Family Violence Services - 23rd June 2026
Funding Boost for Domestic and Family Violence Services Today’s State Budget announced an additional $184.1 million in funding over the next four years for frontline domestic and family violence (DFV) services. This represents the largest funding increase in decades. Earlier this month, I spoke out about the urgent need for more funding: https://shorturl.at/Dz5vM Frontline DFV services have not been able to meet the growing demand in our communities. This investment means greater
As expected, this was a restrained State Budget with much-needed cost-of-living relief, focusing on fuel and transport savings. This includes rego fees being slashed by $100 for cars and $80 for motorcycles, along with a 12-month freeze on Opal fares. But what’s in it for Lake Mac? First look at 2026 - 2027 NSW Budget - 23rd June 2026
As expected, this was a restrained State Budget with much-needed cost-of-living relief, focusing on fuel and transport savings. This includes rego fees being slashed by $100 for cars and $80 for motorcycles, along with a 12-month freeze on Opal fares. But what’s in it for Lake Mac?
Big News!! New Home for Cooranbong Public School Ahead of tomorrow's State Budget release, NSW Government has announced the delivery of $2.3 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education. Big News!! New Home for Cooranbong Public School - 22nd June 2026
Big News!! New Home for Cooranbong Public School Ahead of tomorrow's State Budget release, NSW Government has announced the delivery of $2.3 billion for new and upgraded schools in regional NSW. This targeted investment will ensure growing communities get access to a world class public education.
The halls of NSW Parliament have been buzzing with some very special visitors over the past month, local primary school leaders Bonnells Bay Public School, Wangi Wangi Public School and Arcadia Vale Public School. To say I was inspired by their enthusiasm, curiosity and excitement is an understatement. Their thoughtful questions and genuine interest in learning about how our democracy works were a credit to them and their schools. Young Leaders visit Australia's oldest Parliament - 16th June 2026
The halls of NSW Parliament have been buzzing with some very special visitors over the past month, local primary school leaders Bonnells Bay Public School, Wangi Wangi Public School and Arcadia Vale Public School. To say I was inspired by their enthusiasm, curiosity and excitement is an understatement. Their thoughtful questions and genuine interest in learning about how our democracy works were a credit to them and their schools.
After four months travelling throughout regional and rural NSW, the Mherv - Men's Health Education Rural Van is back home. This time the team carried out a record 3.097 free health checks across 42 testing locations. 3.6% of those tested were found to be living with a life threatening medical condition and were in need of immediate medical treatment. Since the service run by Rotary Club of Warners Bay first hit the road a decade ago, just shy of 30,000 checks have been carried out ab Men's Health Education Rural Van comes home - 15th June 2026
After four months travelling throughout regional and rural NSW, the Mherv - Men's Health Education Rural Van is back home. This time the team carried out a record 3.097 free health checks across 42 testing locations. 3.6% of those tested were found to be living with a life threatening medical condition and were in need of immediate medical treatment. Since the service run by Rotary Club of Warners Bay first hit the road a decade ago, just shy of 30,000 checks have been carried out ab
The Power of Choice exhibition opened last night in the Fountain Court at NSW Parliament House. This incredibly moving, emotional and raw photographic exhibition presented by Go Gentle Australia shares the deeply personal stories of Australians who have accessed voluntary assisted dying. As co-author of NSW's voluntary assisted dying legislation, it was a privilege to officially open this exhibition. The Power of Choice Exhibition - 04th June 2026
The Power of Choice exhibition opened last night in the Fountain Court at NSW Parliament House. This incredibly moving, emotional and raw photographic exhibition presented by Go Gentle Australia shares the deeply personal stories of Australians who have accessed voluntary assisted dying. As co-author of NSW's voluntary assisted dying legislation, it was a privilege to officially open this exhibition.
Locals want local news! Since the opening news broadcast with Murray Finlay in 1962 (pictured courtesy of NBN Archives) we have tuned in to our trusted local NBN daily news. Like many of you, I’m incredibly disappointed to hear WIN Network has decided to cut NBN’s weekend bulletins and limit weekday local news to 30 minutes, from 5.30pm to 6pm, before cutting to the Sydney bulletin. This is a devastating blow to regional journalism. A devastating blow to regional journalism with NBN News program reduced - 03rd June 2026
Locals want local news! Since the opening news broadcast with Murray Finlay in 1962 (pictured courtesy of NBN Archives) we have tuned in to our trusted local NBN daily news. Like many of you, I’m incredibly disappointed to hear WIN Network has decided to cut NBN’s weekend bulletins and limit weekday local news to 30 minutes, from 5.30pm to 6pm, before cutting to the Sydney bulletin. This is a devastating blow to regional journalism.
The ribbon was cut on NourishEd's new premises in Toronto West today. The team outgrew their first location in under two years and required an upgrade with extra space to accommodate their clients and provide dedicated spaces for outreach and support services. NourishEd supports individuals and families from all walks of life by providing access to a food pantry which has provided 2500 low-cost grocery hampers and over 820 free hampers to people facing the most severe hardship. NourishEd opens new premises - 03rd June 2026
The ribbon was cut on NourishEd's new premises in Toronto West today. The team outgrew their first location in under two years and required an upgrade with extra space to accommodate their clients and provide dedicated spaces for outreach and support services. NourishEd supports individuals and families from all walks of life by providing access to a food pantry which has provided 2500 low-cost grocery hampers and over 820 free hampers to people facing the most severe hardship.
Environmental Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Bill 2026 - 02nd June 2026
I contribute to debate on the Environmental Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Bill 2026. Although there are some different views, I and many other members support the bill, which aims to address the environmental impacts of plastics and the impending shortage of landfill space in New South Wales. The bill would enhance the container deposit scheme, which diverts eligible bottles and cans from landfill.
Domestic and Family Violence - 02nd June 2026
With the indulgence of the House, I say that it is hard to do justice to the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, but I think the member for Port Stephens did a very good job of it. I thank her for that. Last February in this House I raised the issue of specialist domestic and family violence services and specialist homelessness services in the Hunter being overrun, with need far outpacing the availability of services. The situation has not improved.


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