Local Legends

November 20, 2025

I congratulate Eliza Bosganas, a student from Frenchs Forest Public School, on her outstanding achievement in being awarded a Gold Award in the prestigious NESA WriteOn 2025 competition. The annual competition encourages students from years 1 to 6 across New South Wales to showcase their creativity...

November 20, 2025

They say age is only a number, but for a relay team from Warringah Masters Swimming Club their combined age of 281 is pretty impressive. In August, John De Vries, 67, Jorian Catzel, 77, Stuart Meares, 64, and Gordon Whyte, 73, smashed the 4 x...

November 19, 2025

Today I celebrate Allambie Bush Kindy for being named as a finalist in the annual Excellence in Early Childhood Education Awards. The centre landed nominations in five big categories: the Excellence Award for Large Private Metropolitan Service, Excellence in Environmental Program, Excellence in Community...

November 18, 2025

I honour Chief Superintendent Craig Geddes, whose service to the NSW Rural Fire Service spanned more than 45 years. Craig joined the Beacon Hill Rural Fire Brigade on 1 February 1980 and served in many roles, including as brigade secretary, first aid officer and...

November 13, 2025

Today I recognise the work of HopeNest, a not‑for‑profit dedicated to supporting severely injured children from war-affected areas to gain access to life‑saving medical treatment in Sydney. Through tireless advocacy, HopeNest navigates complex legal and bureaucratic systems to ensure these children can reach safety and...

November 13, 2025

Mr MICHAEL REGAN (Wakehurst) (16:53): Today I congratulate Ian Fox, owner of the Dublin Butcher in Forestville, on a cracking result at the Australian Meat Industry Council awards. Ian and his crew took out Best Sausage in New South Wales and landed runner up in the Best...

November 12, 2025

 I congratulate Andy Tang, a student at the Forest High School, on his outstanding success in the 2025 Northern Beaches Council young filmmakers competition. This year's theme for the competition was "Connection", and out of more than 150 submissions from other young filmmakers, Andy's...

November 11, 2025

I recognise the Peninsula Seniors Toy Recyclers on their fiftieth anniversary. Since 1975 the amazing volunteer crew has rescued and repaired many thousands of toys, games and kids' bikes, keeping them out of landfill and redistributing them to underprivileged children in particular. Their team...

October 23, 2025

 I congratulate the Northern Beaches Clean Up Crew, which is celebrating an amazing 10 years of service to our community. Over the past decade, the members of the crew have been true superheroes of our shores, armed with gloves, buckets and the passion to...

October 22, 2025

Today I am thrilled to congratulate one of my constituents, Elizabeth "Lizzie" McMillen, who represented Australia at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo last month in—cop this—the 35 kilometres race walk. What a phenomenal achievement. Lizzie began her journey after joining the under-7s...

October 16, 2025

Today I recognise Aarohi Bansal of Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus for receiving the NSW Order of Australia Association Youth Community Service Award. On 22 August 2025 at Government House, the Governor, Her Excellency Margaret Beazley, presented the award to 25 HSC students...

October 16, 2025

Today I congratulate Dreams2Live4 who are celebrating their 10 year anniversary. Dreams2Live4 is dedicated to making dreams come true for people battling metastasised or relapsed cancer and high grade brain tumors. They help create moments filled with love, laughter and dignity, from magical family reunions...

October 16, 2025

A massive congratulations goes to Gotcha4Life, which hosted dozens of 24-hour row events on 13 and 14 September to raise funds and awareness for mental fitness. In just one day 836 individuals—all lunatics—and 59 teams took on the challenge and raised over $482,000. What...

October 16, 2025

Today I congratulate the hardworking teams of the Manly Warringah Basketball Association who have had a phenomenal season this year. First up, both their U14 girls and boys teams have qualified for the national championships in Perth which start on the 27th September later...

October 15, 2025

Today I congratulate Collaroy Plateau Public School students on the achievements in their recent dance performances at Sydney Opera House. The performances were part of the NSW Department of Education In Concert 2025, a major music event. Students of Collaroy Plateau Public School were...

October 15, 2025

I congratulate Forest Lions Junior AFL Club on its fantastic year. Established in 1969, the club proudly continues to nurture the family-friendly and community‑based club culture. The club boasts one of the greatest retention rates across the region from Auskick to under-17s, as well...

October 14, 2025

I offer massive congratulations to Make-A-Wish Australia on reaching a remarkable milestone of 40 years of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illness. Since its founding in 1985, the organisation has transformed the lives of over 11,000 children, bringing hope and joy to...

September 18, 2025

I recognise the amazing students from my community who submitted their work to the Young Writers' Competition run by Northern Beaches Council. This year entries were received from students across 70 schools. A special round of applause goes to the six highly talented students...

September 11, 2025

Today I recognise the contribution of Dr Peter Downey, principal of Oxford Falls Grammar, who will conclude 40 years of service to education on Sydney's Northern Beaches at the end of this year. Dr Downey served at Peninsula Grammar school in Warriewood from 1986...

September 11, 2025

I congratulate Dr Nancy Hillier on more than 30 years in education, including 15 years as Principal of Pittwater House, Collaroy, in the Wakehurst electorate. A member of the Australian College of Educational Leaders, among her other contributions, Dr Hillier will retire at the...