A huge congratulations to our very own Christine Mastello who overnight was named 3rd place for "Woman of the Year" at the international "2025 Women Changing the World Awards" held in London overnight, with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York one of the ceremony's MCs.

To be recognised on the global stage is nothing less than Christine deserves.

720 incredible women were nominated for the prestigious award, with 10 making it through as finalists.

Christine's exceptional work at the helm of Southlake's Incorporated and Community Hair Project saw her secure a podium finish and I know the Lake Macquarie community will join me in offering a big congratulations on this phenomenal accomplishment.