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Extra $10 Million for Mona Vale Hospital Palliative Care Services

Saturday, 09 March 2019

Northern Beaches families who have loved ones with a life-limiting illness will benefit from a $10 million boost to enhance the planned palliative care facilities at Mona Vale Hospital.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard, together with the Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes, announced the extra $10 million, which will improve end-of-life care for patients.

“This additional investment will ensure the design and fit out of the new inpatient unit will be of the highest standard and comfort,” Mr Stokes said.

2019 Pittwater Woman of the Year

Wednesday, 06 March 2019

Volunteer members of the Zonta Club of Northern Beaches were today acknowledged as the first ever joint-recipients of the Pittwater Woman of the Year award.

The annual award, which recognises the outstanding achievements and contributions of local women, was accepted on the group’s behalf by Club President Bernardine Guy.

“This is one of the most energetic, passionate and effective volunteer groups in our community,” Rob Stokes said today.

Mona Vale Public School Upgrade Announced

Monday, 04 March 2019

Thousands of Mona Vale families will benefit from the NSW Liberal Government’s record investment in education, with a major upgrade to expand Mona Vale Public School.

Member for Pittwater and NSW Minister for Education Rob Stokes explained that the upgrade will remove demountables and provide more places for local students in new air conditioned classrooms and upgraded core facilities.

Overhaul for Pittwater's Commercial Fishing Rules

Friday, 22 February 2019

Commercial fishing changes are being introduced in the Pittwater estuary.

Through the cooperation of the small number of commercial fishing operators who work in the estuary, changes have been voluntarily agreed to amend the areas and methods permitted to be used for commercial fishing activity in the Pittwater.

Key changes include: