Head chef at Britain’s best restaurant verbally abused me, diner claims Donna Southby says cook Gareth Ward at Ynyshir in Wales appeared to challenge her husband to a fight The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023
Welsh restaurant Ynyshir named UK's best for second year in a row Judges have described it as a 'culinary experience like no other' and said it was 'without doubt one of the most unique and exciting places to eat in the UK at the moment, possibly in the world' Wales Online · Jun 13, 2023
National Restaurant Awards 2023: Ynyshir named UK’s best, while London restaurants dominate list The capital puts on a strong show, with 14 of the UK’s top 20 restaurants named in London Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2023
NSW MP Ward safe from suspension despite sex charges Kiama MP Gareth Ward will continue sitting in NSW parliament after a parliamentary committee found suspending him would undermine the presumption of innocence. The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023
Gareth Ward to remain in NSW parliament while defending sexual assault charges Committee finds case for suspending an MP is ‘weakened’ if voters are aware of charges before an election The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023
Hunter Water a step closer to a new protection from privatisation Parliament could be required to sign off on a sale. Newcastle Herald · May 31, 2023
Fatal crash at Lake Conjola highlights urgent need for promised Princes Hwy overhaul The death of a man in his 80s who was travelling along a dangerous stretch of road in the NSW South Coast has reignited the community's calls for an urgent road upgrade. ABC News · May 17, 2023
The little Welsh restaurant in a small Welsh town already named one of the UK's best new places to eat And it is run by a double Michelin starred chef Wales Online · May 17, 2023
Bioelektra Australia collapse prompts calls for probe into Shoalhaven Council waste contract Bioelektra Australia has entered into voluntary administration after it was engaged to use Polish technology to divert 90 per cent of a NSW council's waste from landfill. ABC News · May 12, 2023
NSW premier tells ministers not to directly respond to questions from MP Gareth Ward Chris Minns says committee will determine if the Kiama MP, charged with sexual assault, is again suspended from parliament The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023
MP to face one trial in Sydney on sex assault claims Recently returned MP Gareth Ward will face one trial in Sydney over two alleged incidents after a judge prevented another trial being held in Nowra. The New Daily · Apr 13, 2023
Recount ordered after nailbiting NSW electorate result The NSW electoral commissioner has ordered a recount in the Sydney seat of Ryde after the Labor and Liberal candidates were separated by just 50 votes. The New Daily · Apr 13, 2023
NSW MP waits to learn trial venue after retaining seat Kiama MP Gareth Ward has pleaded not guilty to five counts including indecent and sexual assault charges, as his lawyers aim to separate his accusers. AAP · Apr 3, 2023
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns vows not to work with Mark Latham, urges Liberals to do the same Premier Chris Minns condemns One Nation NSW Leader Mark Latham for trying to "import Trump-style politics", saying his homophobic comments about independent MP Alex Greenwich make it impossible to work with him. ABC News · Apr 2, 2023
The New Daily · Apr 2, 2023 NSW Labor puts a black ban on any co-operation with Mark Latham NSW's Labor government will not work with One Nation leader Mark Latham at all and will begin a process that could again ban independent MP Gareth Ward
AAP · Apr 1, 2023 Action mulled on two MPs as NSW set for minority rule The NSW Labor government's hopes of governing in majority have ended, as ministers consider taking action against two newly-elected MPs.
The New Daily · Apr 1, 2023 NSW Labor falls just short of an absolute majority after Libs squeak home in two seats The newly-elected NSW Labor government will not secure a majority in parliament, with counting in three close seats pushing two into Liberal territory. A
The New Daily · Apr 1, 2023 Re-elected NSW MP facing sex-assault charges may be referred to privileges committee The NSW government is considering referring independent MP Gareth Ward to the privileges committee after he was re-elected as the representative for Kiama
AAP · Mar 31, 2023 Gareth Ward may be referred to privileges committee The NSW government is considering referring independent MP-elect Gareth Ward to the privileges committee as counting continues after the state election.
ABC News · Mar 29, 2023 Government to wait on Gareth Ward's possible parliament suspension until after Kiama vote Independent Gareth Ward, the predicted winner of the seat of Kiama, pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse charges and says he should not be suspended from parliament.
ABC News · Mar 29, 2023 Four seats on knife's edge in NSW election count, Dominic Perrottet spotted in Sydney — as it happened Labor's hopes of forming majority government hang in the balance, as the NSW Electoral Commission continues counting votes from Saturday's state election. Look back on how the day unfolded.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023 Shorten attacks Robert’s links to lobbyist – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023 Afternoon Update: all eyes on RBA as inflation slows; Hillsong founder’s DUI charge; and amateur prospector’s $250,000 find Annual inflation rate dropped in February to 6.8% – the slowest pace since June last year
ABC News · Mar 29, 2023 Former Liberal Gareth Ward predicted to win Kiama seat despite hints of parliament suspension Independent Kiama MP Gareth Ward, set to face trial later this year charged with five historic sexual assault offences, is predicted to be re-elected.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023 Gareth Ward set to be re-elected as Kiama MP despite being suspended from NSW parliament The ABC has called the seat for the independent MP, who has pleaded not guilty to sexual and indecent assault charges