Every community has its quiet achievers. These are the people who volunteer their time, support their neighbours, and make a real difference without seeking recognition. This page is dedicated to celebrating some of these local legends and the outstanding contributions they make to our community.
Food for the soul can be just as important as nourishment for the body and I would like to recognise the efforts of an amazing team of volunteers who are providing the Lake Macquarie community with both.…
Obtaining a Queen Scout Award is no easy feat, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic made achieving this accolade even more difficult. I would like to congratulate 18-year-old Roisin Kennedy from 1st Byattunga Scout Group Morisset, who recently gained this prestigious award in the most trying of circumstances.…
I acknowledge the recent passing of a person who was not only my friend but a friend to many people throughout Lake Macquarie, Graeme Hooper. Affectionately known as Hoops, Graeme was a big man with a big heart and dedicated his life to the Lake Macquarie community.…
I would like to congratulate Teralba Bowling Club on reaching a wonderful milestone, its 75th birthday. On the 4th October 1948 the club's inaugural members first met, for the purpose of forming a small, friendly community based bowling club. Three years later, in 1951 the first club singles were played, with guests entertained in a large marquee at the site.…
Volunteers really are the lifeblood of our communities, without their tireless unwavering dedication many charities, organisations and institutions would fail to thrive. I would like to acknowledge the efforts of one of Lake Macquarie's true unsung heroes. Michele Taylor, who is an invaluable and long-standing member of Booragul Public School's P and C and currently serves as its treasurer.…
I would like to acknowledge the talents of one of Lake Macquarie's budding Futsal champions 10-year-old Spencer Harding from Cooranbong Public School. Nicknamed Fancy Feet by his teammates, young Spencer began playing futsal two years ago at Morisset PCYC, before joining in the more competitive Northern New South Wales Futsal League.…
I would like to acknowledge the incredible accomplishments of world sailing champion Adam Beattie. Adam made the move to Lake Macquarie three years ago from Cairns, following his belief that if he wanted to become the best sailor, he had to compete against the best, and we do have some amazingly skilled sailors in Lake Macquarie.…
I would like to congratulate the Toronto Tigers Baseball Club on a remarkable season, that just so happened to coincide with the club's 75th anniversary.…
I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Aunty Selena Archibald who was presented with a Lifetime Patron Award by the Itji-Marru Aboriginal Education Consultative Group at the Western Shores Learning Alliance Deadly Awards this week.…
It's no secret that New South Wales is in the midst of a trade-skills shortage, so it is heartening to hear one young Lake Macquarie resident is shaping up to be the best in the world at her chosen profession.…