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I contribute to debate on the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Like all Australians, I am still in shock at the atrocity committed by two cowardly men with guns at Bondi just eight days ago.
Community voices for a better transport future for Wagga are growing, with about 3,400 people signing a petition calling on the government to duplicate the Gobba Bridge.
The Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has congratulated the Snowy Valleys community for voting overwhelmingly to right a historic wrong and demerge their council.
A suite of requests to help communities battling severe drought conditions in the Snowy Valleys and Greater Hume council areas has been presented to Premier Chris Minns at a meeting in Sydney.
The Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has welcomed the closure of two alleged illegal tobacco stores in Wagga as part of the state government’s new laws targeting illicit tobacco and illegal vaping.
A coalition of healthcare, community and local government groups has lent its voices to an open letter urging the NSW Government to implement important reforms to rural and regional healthcare across NSW.
I have written to the Minister for Planning, Paul Scully, asking him to reject any attempt by Inland Rail to avoid its responsibility to rebuild Mothers’ Bridge.
Local people are encouraged to lend their voices to a campaign to duplicate the Gobba Bridge by signing a new petition that will be presented to parliament by the Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr.
I am working with the Wagga Greyhound Club to examine ways to respond to the recommendations of Greyhound Racing NSW’s (GRNSW) Optimal Racing Footprint Report.
A major campaign to reform rural health services to close service gaps and give regional communities better care closer to home has been launched by the Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr.
Work has started on a project that will accelerate the growth of women and girls playing rugby league in Wagga.
The electorate of Wagga Wagga has secured $449,929 for a total of 15 infrastructure projects through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP).
The community is being asked to have a say on how the construction of Inland Rail will affect Wagga’s transport and liveability over the 18 months of work.
The heritage of the Brungle cemetery and Tumut’s Montreal Theatre will be preserved and enhanced by funding grants from the NSW Government.
The Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has given notice of his intention to introduce a private member's bill to repeal the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act.
The awarding of the construction contract for a major upgrade to the Sturt Highway at Marshalls Creek has been welcomed as an important step forward in delivering Wagga’s road transport needs for future generations.
The Members for Wagga Wagga and Albury have joined with Regional Disability Advocacy Service to highlight the lack of accessibility options on new pedestrian bridges, as part of the Inland Rail upgrade
The NSW Parliament has been told that Inland Rail should not begin construction through Wagga in September if it cannot guarantee traffic will flow effectively during the works.
The Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr McGirr, has congratulated the Lockhart community on the official opening of the town’s new long daycare centre.
Students at Kooringal High School will enjoy improved educational opportunities, thanks to a $6m upgrade under the NSW Government’s High Potential and Gifted Education Program.
The Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has tabled a petition in parliament, calling for critical measures to mitigate the impact of Inland Rail on the city.
Wagga Wagga is leading the way in regional public transport, with tap and go fare technology to be rolled out to the city’s consumer bus fleet.
Vickie Burkinshaw from The Rock is the Wagga Wagga Local Woman of the Year 2025.
The Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has welcomed an announcement of a $13.9 million upgrade to Hammond Avenue.
The NSW Government has agreed to develop an action plan to tackle NSW’s rural and regional obstetrics crisis, after the Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, raised the issue in an important Public Interest Debate in parliament last week.
A risky stretch of the Snowy Mountains Highway west of Adelong will undergo major safety improvements, as part of an almost $30M investment in upgrading sections of the busy highway.
Return and Earn has launched an innovative “takes all” trial that is set to transform how Wagga Wagga and Tumut residents recycle their eligible bottles, cartons and cans.
A list of concerns and hopes raised by the community will be used as a blueprint to advocate with the NSW Government for improvements within the Wagga Wagga electorate.
The Minns Labor Government is acting on a further recommendation of the Industrial Relations Taskforce by returning arbitration of visiting medical officers’ (VMOs) terms and conditions to a member of the Industrial Court.
The Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has expressed his serious disappointment at the State Government’s approval of the HumeLink project, which is proceeding against the wishes of communities directly affected.