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I had the pleasure of joining more than 200 young people from the Avondale Adventurers and Pathfinders at their annual Investiture ceremony in Cooranbong at Avondale Memorial Seven Day Adventist Church It was a great chance to recognise the hard work and leadership shown by so many local kids, supported by an incredible team of volunteers. Young Leadership celebrated at Avondale Adventurers and Pathfinders Investiture Ceremony - 01st December 2025
I had the pleasure of joining more than 200 young people from the Avondale Adventurers and Pathfinders at their annual Investiture ceremony in Cooranbong at Avondale Memorial Seven Day Adventist Church It was a great chance to recognise the hard work and leadership shown by so many local kids, supported by an incredible team of volunteers.
Congratulations to Michael Dearing and Coden Smith from the 1st Byattunga Scouts - Morisset on achieving the prestigious King’s Scout Award. This is the highest honour a Scout can earn, and it’s certainly not handed out lightly. Reaching this level takes years of dedication, leadership, community service, outdoor skills, and a commitment to personal development. Michael and Coden have shown all of that in spades. Congratulations to King Scouts Michael Dearing and Coden Smith - 30th November 2025
Congratulations to Michael Dearing and Coden Smith from the 1st Byattunga Scouts - Morisset on achieving the prestigious King’s Scout Award. This is the highest honour a Scout can earn, and it’s certainly not handed out lightly. Reaching this level takes years of dedication, leadership, community service, outdoor skills, and a commitment to personal development. Michael and Coden have shown all of that in spades.
This morning in Toronto the Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle Inc, supported by Lake Macquarie City Council, and attended by local Police and community organisations, launched their 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The Zonta Club have partnered with local knitters from various community groups to create these beautiful and colourful tree wraps you can see if you stroll along the Toronto Foreshore for the next 16 days until 10 December. 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence - 28th November 2025
This morning in Toronto the Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle Inc, supported by Lake Macquarie City Council, and attended by local Police and community organisations, launched their 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The Zonta Club have partnered with local knitters from various community groups to create these beautiful and colourful tree wraps you can see if you stroll along the Toronto Foreshore for the next 16 days until 10 December.
Gaming Machines - 12th November 2025
The people of New South Wales are losing more money to poker machines than ever before, with a record $2.27 billion lost in the second quarter of 2025. Analysis from Wesley Mission provides that, in that time, the Lake Macquarie local government area lost more than $3 million every week to poker machines. On average, a single poker machine in one of our hotels makes an estimated $123,000 per year.
This morning I joined with Minister for Disabilities Kate Washington MP to co-host the launch of Guide Dogs Australia new Inclusive Employment campaign for people with low vision and blindness. We heard some truly inspiring stories from people vision and blindness who are breaking barriers in the workplace every day — like Craig Shanahan, the blind chef, and Seth Leggett, who codes without sight. Their message says it all: “Think I can’t? Just watch me.” Guide Dogs NSW/ACT launch "Think I Can't, Just Watch Me" at NSW Parliament - 12th November 2025
This morning I joined with Minister for Disabilities Kate Washington MP to co-host the launch of Guide Dogs Australia new Inclusive Employment campaign for people with low vision and blindness. We heard some truly inspiring stories from people vision and blindness who are breaking barriers in the workplace every day — like Craig Shanahan, the blind chef, and Seth Leggett, who codes without sight. Their message says it all: “Think I can’t? Just watch me.”
On Monday 11th November 1918, Martin Place Sydney came alive with the news, that the bloodiest war the world had ever seen had come to an end with the signing of the armistice. Today, 107 years later, I joined with thousands at Martin Place to pay my respects to those who have served and currently serve in our armed forces. Lest We Forget. Remembrance Day 2025 - 11th November 2025
On Monday 11th November 1918, Martin Place Sydney came alive with the news, that the bloodiest war the world had ever seen had come to an end with the signing of the armistice. Today, 107 years later, I joined with thousands at Martin Place to pay my respects to those who have served and currently serve in our armed forces. Lest We Forget.
Did you know the historic Toronto Train Station isn't just an old abandoned station? It's actually the Lake Macquarie Heritage Centre, home of the Lake Macquarie District Historical Society! The Station is open to visit with a gold coin donation, 10am-4pm Wednesdays. Toronto Train Station - 05th November 2025
Did you know the historic Toronto Train Station isn't just an old abandoned station? It's actually the Lake Macquarie Heritage Centre, home of the Lake Macquarie District Historical Society! The Station is open to visit with a gold coin donation, 10am-4pm Wednesdays.
There are so many ways in which you can be involved in helping your local community, and it was great to see all of our hard-working emergency service organisations coming together today for the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Emergency Services and Community Resilience Expo. Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Emergency Services and Community Resilience Expo. - 25th October 2025
There are so many ways in which you can be involved in helping your local community, and it was great to see all of our hard-working emergency service organisations coming together today for the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Emergency Services and Community Resilience Expo.
More than 20,000 Australian women will receive the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer this year. Breast Cancer Trials (based in Newcastle) are working towards helping more patients in regional areas access cutting-edge trials and new treatment options. Breast Cancer Trials helping more people access cutting edge treatments - 21st October 2025
More than 20,000 Australian women will receive the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer this year. Breast Cancer Trials (based in Newcastle) are working towards helping more patients in regional areas access cutting-edge trials and new treatment options.
There's fun for young and old at the 71st Morisset Lake Macquarie Agricultural Show and Rodeo! Underway this weekend at the Morisset Showground! 2025 Morisset Lake Macquarie Agricultural Show - 18th October 2025
There's fun for young and old at the 71st Morisset Lake Macquarie Agricultural Show and Rodeo! Underway this weekend at the Morisset Showground!


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