Gareth Ward's Political Career: From Kiama to Ministerial Roles

The Soo Locks, a popular tourist destination attracting 500,000 visitors annually, consist of four locks: Davis, Sabin, Poe, and MacArthur. Built in the mid-1800s, only the Poe and MacArthur are currently operational. Construction of a new Soo Lock, identical to the Poe Lock, began in 2019 and is expected to take up to 10 years to complete.

HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" TV series has cast its lead trio: Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The casting followed a rigorous audition process that saw over 32,000 children vie for the role of Harry Potter. HBO's series is written and executive produced by Steve Gardiner, who also serves as showrunner.

Deborra-Lee Furness is an Australian actress and producer born in 1955. She met actor Hugh Jackman on the set of the Australian TV show *Correlli* in 1995. Furness was named New South Wales Australian of the Year in 2014 for her adoption campaigning work.

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LeBron James' future contract decision is a major topic in NBA free agency. The article analyzes the futures of 25 star free agents, including LeBron James. It also includes a quiz about the WNBA's history and an analysis of the New England Patriots' chances of returning to success after a disappointing couple of seasons. There's also news about UFC fighter B.J. Penn and legal trouble involving his mother.

Laurie Daley was born in Junee, Australia, to a white father and an Aboriginal mother. In 1998, the Super League and Australian Rugby League merged to form the National Rugby League. Daley worked as a commentator for Fox Sports before joining the Nine Network in 2007 to co-present rugby league coverage, including "The Footy Show" and weekend game commentary. In 2013, the local football ground in Junee was named Laurie Daley Oval in his honor. He also became a father in 2018, welcoming daughter Jaimee Frances Daley.

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia was born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. Prior to the French Open, Alcaraz had a difficult clay season. Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have played each other 11 times on the ATP Tour, with Alcaraz winning 7 out of those matches. Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have faced off eight times despite a 16-year age difference. Their rivalry is very competitive, with Alcaraz trailing 3-5. In April 2024, Alcaraz announced the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation to help disadvantaged children.

Jeremy Cameron is a professional Australian Rules Football player for Geelong. He achieved career milestones in 2024, playing his 250th game and earning his fourth All-Australian blazer after kicking 64 goals. He also had notable performances throughout the season, including an equal career-high nine-goal haul against West Coast and two six-goal performances. Cameron's impact extended beyond scoring, as he averaged a career-high 16.33 disposals per game. Cameron began his career in the AFL with Greater Western Sydney Giants, where he played for several seasons and achieved success, including helping them win their first ever final in 2015. He later joined Geelong, continuing his strong performance. Jeremy Cameron is also a successful football coach at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, having led the program since 2005. He has received recognition for his coaching achievements, including being named the New England Football Conference Bogan Division Coach of the Year in both 2009 and 2019.

Casper Ruud reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in 2021, a first for him in a major tournament. He also made it to the semifinals at the BMW Open and Italian Open that year. Ruud is the son of former professional tennis player Christian Ruud.

Spencer Leniu played 19 games for Penrith in the 2021 NRL season, including their Grand Final victory. He played 25 games in 2022, again part of the winning team in the Grand Final. In 2023, he played for Penrith in their World Club Challenge loss to St Helens RFC and then joined the Sydney Roosters for the 2024 season. There was a public disagreement between Leniu and coach Trent Barrett. Leniu refused to speak with Thurston, leading to a confrontation. Barrett stated that everyone on the team needs to be committed to the team's success and that personal grievances should be addressed privately.

Nathan Cleary is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth for the Penrith Panthers. He is the son of coach and former player Ivan Cleary, who also coaches him at the Panthers. Cleary progressed through the Penrith junior system, captaining their S.G. Ball Cup team in 2015 before making his NRL debut at 19 years old. He quickly rose to prominence, becoming the leading point-scorer in the NRL in 2017 at just 19 years old, a feat which also made him the youngest player in over a century to achieve this. He broke another record by becoming the youngest ever player to score 200 points in a season that year. Cleary has since won multiple premierships with the Panthers, including a successful run in 2022. This success led to his Test debut for Australia, where he captained the Kangaroos to World Cup victory.

Slater scored 190 NRL tries for the Melbourne Storm, placing him third in Australian first-grade rugby league history. He won Man of the Match twice in a tournament and became the 8th player to score 150 tries. In Round 22 against Newcastle Knights, Slater surpassed Andrew Ettingshausen's tryscoring record with 166 tries. Slater coached the Queensland Maroons to victory in the 2022 State of Origin series. He and his wife Nicole have been supportive of Ryan Papenhuyzen's development, inviting him to stay at their home multiple times.

Payne Haas is of Samoan, Swiss, and Filipino descent. He played for the Australian Schoolboys in 2016. Haas played for New South Wales in two series wins (2023 and 2024), contributing significantly with his tackles, runs, and offloads. In 2024, he achieved 2 tries, 73 tackle breaks, 747 post-contact meters, 23 offloads, and a 98% tackle efficiency rate. His strong performance secured him a spot in the NSW Origin team for the sixth consecutive year, contributing to the Blues' victory.

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LSG defeated RCB in a thrilling match, chasing down a target of 217 runs. Shubman Gill was instrumental for LSG with a blistering century, while Vijay Shankar played a crucial supporting role. For RCB, Virat Kohli scored a half-century but it wasn't enough to secure victory.

Gareth James Ward is an Australian politician who served as the New South Wales Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services from 2019 to 2021. He is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Kiama since 2011. Ward was born around 1981 in the Illawarra region and attended Bomaderry High School. In March 2017, he was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary for Education, while also retaining his role as Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast.

Julie Goodwin rose to fame after winning the first season of MasterChef Australia, beating out over 7,000 applicants. Following her victory, she hosted a weekly cooking segment on the Today program and appeared in her own afternoon cooking series, "With Julie Goodwin," on the Nine Network. Goodwin later returned to MasterChef Australia for the All-Stars season in 2012. From 2015 to December 2019, she co-hosted the breakfast radio show, "Rabbit and Julie Goodwin," on Star 104.5 in the Central Coast region.

A special memorial service will be held to honor Adam Selwood's life on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 12:30 PM at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain. The Selwood family invites those who knew Adam and their family to attend, share memories, and celebrate his life. The service will feature tributes from family and friends. Photography and videography are prohibited.