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.
I acknowledge an impressive milestone reached recently by Tony Prior of Fishing Point.
For 50 years Tony, a retired pharmacist, has served local communities through the Lions Clubs, showing an unquestionable dedication to his local community.
Tony first joined Lions in 1968 when he lived at Branxton.…
I'd like to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of Dennis Blanch from Rathmines in fostering the growth of the visual arts scene in Lake Macquarie. Last year, while we were living with the challenges of the COVID-19 health pandemic and the closure of many businesses and community facilities, 76-year-old Dennis decided to open his home to create a local artists' collective.…
Every now and then an extraordinary person comes along who is determined to make a difference in the lives of people who need it most. Jonathon Power from Cardiff is one such person.…
I would like to acknowledge the organisers of the annual Heaven Can Wait Charity Sailing Regatta for another outstanding fundraising effort and a successful event in 2015.…
I wish to acknowledge the wonderful work of Coal Point resident Erica Henley and a small group of volunteers behind Operation Hope in Lake Macquarie.…
I'd like to acknowledge the efforts that nine-year-old Sam Smith from Bonnells Bay has made to help dozens of local families in need.…
It's always wonderful to see young people accept responsibility and become leaders, whether it's within their immediate friendship group, broader school class or their entire school. With that in mind, I'd like to congratulate Toronto High School's Victoria Ellis and Brandon Joynson on their recent election as the school's 2021 School Captains.…
I would like to extend my congratulations to the six Lake Macquarie High School students who have been elected chosen as its 2024 school leaders. For the first time since 2014, Lake Macquarie High School has extended its leadership team to include two prefects, reflecting the school's growing strength and presence in the community.…
I acknowledge the remarkable service to the Lake Macquarie community by Pam Cammareri. Pam has been volunteering at Morisset and Toronto Meals on Wheels for 25 years, which is an extraordinary effort. As I have said many times, volunteers are the backbone of our local communities and are absolutely vital to the survival of many community services.…
I acknowledge a large and very dedicated team of volunteers within Morisset Lions Club which until last January had operated the Driver Reviver station on the M1 for the past 23 years.
Many motorists heading north of Sydney through the Hunter region would have seen this driver rest stop at Beresfield.…