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 extend my heartfelt congratulations to Abbie Williams and Kobi Jones on being elected as Toronto Public School's captains for 2023. Both Abbie and Kobi have excellent leadership skills and throughout their years of learning at Toronto Public School have shown exemplary behaviour and have upheld the school's values of belonging, working together, opportunity and growth.…
I'd like to congratulate Heritage College Lake Macquarie's three newly-elected school captains. Joshua Ryan, Talitha Ryan and Caitlyn Williams are all standout students who have been popularly elected by their peers after continuously demonstrating commitment to the school and clear leadership qualities.…
I want to acknowledge and congratulate four excellent young students from Arcadia Vale Public School who have become some of the youngest role models in Lake Macquarie.…
Dragon boat racing is a fast and furious water sport which originated in China about 2500 years ago, but I'm very proud to note that Lake Macquarie is home to an Australian dragon boat racing champion.…
I would like to congratulate Riley Dodson from Toronto High School after being selected to take part in the Young Endeavour Scheme. 17-year-old Riley is currently sailing from Newcastle to Brisbane aboard the STS Young Endeavour on an 11-day journey, that will help him to develop leadership, resilience, teamwork and initiative skills.…
I would like to congratulate Kim Jeffs on achieving a wonderful career milestone, clocking up 40 years of dedicated service with Macquarie Preschools Cooperative Limited. Early childhood educators are just so important and often don't receive the praise and recognition they deserve.…
Today I would like to recognise the work and service of a couple of real Lake Macquarie legends and tireless community volunteers Gwen and Russell Deaves.…
I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Richard Brissenden from Cooranbong who has to be one of the kindest blokes in Lake Macquarie. Since 2016, Richard has been an integral member of the Southlakes Incorporated team, volunteering his time, skills and caring manner to those most in need.…
Our emergency service workers are true heroes in every sense of the word, selflessly saving lives every day often at risk to their own. I would like to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts firefighters from the Morisset Fire and Rescue NSW 383 crew went to last week, to save a young man's life.…
The 2019 bushfire season was the worst New South Wales has recorded with 26 lives lost, 2,448 homes destroyed, and 5.5 million hectares of land burnt. I would like to acknowledge the crucial role fire fighters from Fire and Rescue 458 Teralba played during that time.…