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'd like to acknowledge the wonderful and vital work undertaken by Lake Macquarie Landcare Volunteer Network Incorporated under the guidance of current chairman Bob Montgomery. The organisation has been instrumental in the ecological restoration and sustainable management of Lake Macquarie's natural environment for many years.…
I'd like to acknowledge the excellent work of the volunteers at Lake Macquarie Rowing Club at Booragul who have worked tirelessly to promote and develop their sport in Lake Macquarie.…
Dylan Shoesmith from Cardiff South is an outstanding and inspirational young member of the Lake Macquarie community. The 20-year-old has been advocating for young people since he was 14 when he joined Cardiff High School's Student Representative Council in a bid to ensure the voices of his fellow students were heard.…
I'm honoured to acknowledge the monumental work of Audrey Koosman from Blackalls Park who is a truly remarkable woman and a genuine local hero. Audrey is the current president and founder of Hunter Wildlife Rescue, also known as the Native Animal Trust Fund. For the past 56 years, Audrey has dedicated her life and time as a wildlife volunteer.…
There was just one new VIEW club registered in NSW during 2020 and that club is in my electorate. I would like to acknowledge and congratulate the remarkable women who formed the Wangi Wangi Voice, Interests and Education of Women Club during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
I'd like to acknowledge the contribution of Toronto resident Chris Kuszelyk to the expansion and development of cricket in Lake Macquarie.…
I'd like to acknowledge the revolutionary work of Plastic Police founder Samantha Cross from Lakelands. For the past five years Samantha and her small team have saved over 65 million pieces of soft plastic pieces from going into landfill. The soft plastics collected have been used to remanufacture the likes of park benches, roads, garden beds and wheel stops.…
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. Victoria is widely respected by the student body and will no doubt prove to be an effective leader.…
I'd like to acknowledge the super-human efforts displayed by Peninsula Rural Fire Brigade during the 2019 – 2020 bushfire season. The brigade's 43 members did not stop throughout the entire season. They worked gruelling extended shifts, attended a total of 49 call-outs, took part in multiple strike teams and were deployed to numerous fire events out of their local area.…
I'd like to acknowledge the hard work of the volunteers behind Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance based at Toronto, and in particular Nico Marcar from Carey Bay. Nico is somewhat of an environmental champion in Lake Macquarie.…