In politics, as in life, hard decisions sometimes must be made for the greater good of all concerned.
That’s why I’ve supported the NSW Government’s decision to conduct aerial culling of feral horses in the Kosciuszko National Park, as a means to protect the fragile alpine environment from the damage caused by this introduced species.
Read MoreThank you to Michael Pym for bringing in these great photos of Tarcutta Public School from yesteryear.
Read MoreTelegraph communication was still in its infancy, rail was yet to arrive and memories of the outrages of bushrangers such as Dan Morgan were still fresh in local minds when a little village on a rough bush track took a major step towards a future whose legacy lives on today.
Read MoreBatlow community members are invited to attend a community workshop hosted by the Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, and the Batlow United Community Chamber (BUCC) on Sunday 12 November 2023.
Read MoreThe Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, will write to State Ministers to ensure the ongoing safety and reliability of the city’s water supply, following revelations that low level PFAS contamination has been found in a bore at West Wagga.
Read MoreIn a massive boost for community sport, the NSW Government has today announced that sport clubs across NSW can now apply for more funding under the Local Sport Grant Program.
Read MoreThis week in Parliament I spoke on my recent submissions made to to the Natural Resources Commission as well as to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART).
Read MoreApplications are now open for $16 million in NSW Government funding to maintain and improve Crown land reserves for the use of communities across the state, with $14 million in grants and $2 million in loans on offer.
Read MoreThe Minister for Regional Health, the Hon Ryan Park, has responded to the advocacy of Local State MP Dr Joe McGirr and councillor Dan Hayes to give back the old ambulance station to the community.
Read MoreApplications are now open for the Community Building Partnership (CBP) program, with grants available to help make the Wagga Wagga electorate a better place to live, work, learn and play.
Read MoreLast week’s NSW State Budget reconfirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, with $154 million in funding allocated over the next four years taking the government’s total investment in the precinct to over $212 million .
Read MoreThe stakes are too high, and the risk is too great for Australia to take the cheap and nasty path of rushed overhead transmission lines.
Read MoreDisappointingly, the Legislative Council Standing Committee on State Development has recommended that HumeLink should proceed as an overhead transmission line project.
Read MoreFor rural people health care is often a long way away. Seeking health care and especially cancer treatment often means travelling long distances away from their family and carers. That’s why we must make sure we “Can do the distance!”.
Read MoreThe proposed payroll tax on general practices is a threat to rural and regional health.
Read MoreI welcome the recent announcement by the Hon. Tara Moriarty MLC the Minister for Agriculture that the search for New South Wales's first Feral Pig Coordinator has begun.
Read MoreThe custodianship of our environment, especially the Kosciuszko National Park, is a collective responsibility and duty for all Australians. It is a duty we must not fail in.
Read MoreSnowy Valleys residents are invited to provide their feedback and shape plans for the Snowy Valleys Resilience Hub Project.
Read MoreCan I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners, the Gadigal of this land. I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land of the Riverina, that is the Wiradjuri.
Read MoreThe Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) tells us that 10% of all electricity is lost in current grid infrastructure - that is high voltage overhead transmission lines. Why are we investing billions of dollars into long term energy infrastructure using inefficient technology?
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