RENT OR BUY: EVERY AUSSIE DESERVES A PLACE TO CALL HOME

October 01, 2025

This Opinion Piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Wednesday 1 October 2025. Lake Macquarie faces a critical housing shortage.

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HOW DREDGING PROJECT WILL CREATE A BENEFICIAL RIPPLE EFFECT

June 11, 2025

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. The Swansea Dredge is a legacy we can be proud of.

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HUNTER HEALTH CHECK SHOWS IMPROVEMENT, BUT MORE TO DO

January 16, 2025

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Thursday, 16 November 2025. When it comes to affordable and accessible healthcare in our region, I am proud of the progress that’s been made under the Albanese Government.

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SALUTING FRANK JARRETT AND ALL THOSE IN 'NEWCASTLE'S OWN'

November 09, 2024

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Saturday, 9 November 2024. With the bulk of its recruits drawn from our region, the 35th became known as 'Newcastle's Own', and on Remembrance Day my thoughts will turn to them, and their courage, service and sacrifice in some of the most brutal battles on the Western Front.

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TAKING PRESSURE OFF AUSTRALIANS THE PRIORITY FOR 2024

January 31, 2024

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. The Albanese Government's number one priority this year continues to be taking pressure off Australians.

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HORRORS AND SACRIFICES OF PAST ARE FAR FROM FADED MEMORIES

November 11, 2023

This opinion piece was first published in the NEWCASTLE HERALD on Saturday, 11 November 2023 marking Remembrance Day

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