The Government has today announced that it has reached an agreement with Origin Energy to extend the life of Eraring Power Station until 2027. I believe this agreement was inevitable and is a sensible outcome that will address energy reliability risks and support local employees and the community during this critical time in energy transition.
Origin Eraring Agreement
23 May 2024
Lake Macquarie Landcare
23 May 2024
Did you know over the past 10 months the amazing volunteers at Lake Macquarie Landcare have....
Toronto Baths Revitalisation
22 May 2024
Out with the old and in with the new! Today I joined Minister for Hunter Yasmin Catley MP and Cr Kay Fraser - Lake Macquarie Mayor to get cracking on the $1 million renovation of Toronto Baths.
Dr David Durrheim - Freeman of the City
21 May 2024
Sometimes we believe we know a person and hear tales of someone’s life in their eulogy. With Dr David Durrheim, I had the pleasure of hearing his incredible life story, detailing what has driven him to help thousands of people, including his life-saving work with children throughout his medical career.
Alarmingly rates of domestic violence and family violence are increasing in NSW and Australia. As a state and a nation, we are failing victims, and we have to do more.
The Backpack Venture
18 April 2024
I am pleased to be supporting The Backpack Venture with my Toronto office now being a new drop off point for donations. Please drop off any donations to my office.
Transport Oriented Development Plan
12 April 2024
Today the Government announced Cockle Creek and Cardiff train stations will join Morisset, Teralba and Booragul as stations included in proposed planning changes under the Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Program.
IPART and the Port of Newcastle
5 April 2024
Today’s decision of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on the Port of Newcastle compensation creates a tremendous opportunity for the Hunter
Heaven Can Wait
4 April 2024
Today I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 cheque presentation ceremony for the Heaven Can Wait - Charity Sailing Regatta at the Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto.
Flood Warnings
4 April 2024
Its raining! (A LOT) Which is obvious if you've looked outside...But sometimes we need to state the obvious! So.. Just a small reminder as we batten down the hatches!