Local Legends

February 18, 2025

I congratulate an exceptional young athlete from Wakehurst, Nate Barrett, on receiving the New South Wales Government State Representative Award. Nate's achievements in cross-country and track and field are nothing short of outstanding. 

February 13, 2025

Today I honour the life of Santo Severino, a beloved member of our community who sadly passed away last week at the age of 74. Santo was a remarkable man with an extraordinary presence. Born in Italy, Santo immigrated to Australia in the 1950s,...

February 12, 2025

Today I congratulate one of my constituents, Nicholas Chambers, for receiving an Northern Beaches Council Outstanding Community Service Award at this year's Australia Day awards ceremony. 

February 11, 2025

I congratulate Collaroy Plateau Cricket Club on its 70‑year anniversary. This achievement is a source of great pride for the club, as its continuity is a historic reflection of the growth of the Collaroy Plateau suburb and community itself. After being founded by key...

November 22, 2024

I recognise Ellen Armfield, a remarkable 19‑year‑old from Wakehurst. Ellen currently chairs the New South Wales Youth Advisory Council, which is an impressive achievement. As a lived experience storyteller with batyr and a member of its national youth advisory group, Ellen courageously shares her...

November 13, 2024

I proudly honour the incredible work of Bushlink, a social enterprise of Northside Enterprise in Brookvale, which creates real and valued employment for people with disability through a network of working environmental project teams.

November 12, 2024

Today I congratulate Fisher Road School in Dee Why on their 50 years as a leader in special education for students from kindergarten to year 12. Fisher Road School students present with high support needs due to intellectual disability. Many of the students also...

October 24, 2024

I congratulate the Collaroy Tennis Club, which was nominated in four categories at the annual Tennis NSW awards on 17 October. The club received nominations for most outstanding metropolitan club or venue and most outstanding inclusion initiative.

October 24, 2024

Today I applaud Pani Hopoate from the Sydney Roosters NRLW team and her junior club the Narraweena Hawks. Pani helped the Roosters claim victory in a very close game against the Cronulla Sharks for this year's premiership. The Narraweena Hawks Junior Rugby League Club...

October 23, 2024

I congratulate the Killarney Heights High School boys soccer team, who recently won the 2024 Bill Turner Cup. The team triumphed 3-0 over Queensland's Corinda State High School in an epic grand final match. The Bill Turner Cup and Bill Turner Trophy are highly...

October 18, 2024

Today I commend the year 9 students and three staff members from Pittwater House who successfully completed the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea in June this year. The students from years 8 and 11 worked together with their Adventure Kokoda trek leader, Major...

October 16, 2024

I commend an outstanding initiative by The Forest High School under the leadership of principal Nathan Lawler, the Friday morning boot camp for primary school students. This awesome program is helping ease the daunting transition from primary to high school. Each Friday morning, around...

September 26, 2024

I congratulate Link Wentworth on recently celebrating its fortieth year as a community housing provider [CHP]. CHPs like Link Wentworth play a vital role in delivering affordable housing options to individuals and families in need, and in reducing the rate of homelessness. 

August 15, 2024

Congratulations to the Manly Eagles Baseball U18s boys team, who this year claimed the Baseball NSW State League title. The team, finished 4th place in the regular season, then went on to win all 3 finals games, and to be crowned the Baseball NSW...

August 15, 2024

Today I congratulate the Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Historical Society, which is celebrating 100 years this month, making it the second oldest local historical society in New South Wales. 

August 13, 2024

Today I congratulate the Northern Beaches Chorus, which recently received a second place medal in Fremantle, Western Australia, for small barbershop chorus performances in Australia. The Northern Beaches Chorus is a local women's singing group that rehearses in Belrose. It is part of the...

August 09, 2024

Vale to Collaroy Plateau resident Richie Lytham, OAM, who passed away on 7 May aged 78, leaving three children and four grandchildren. Richie joined Collaroy Surf Life Saving Club in 1983 and was on the club's committee for nine seasons. 

August 08, 2024

Today I congratulate Toy Libraries Australia, which has been awarded Marie Claire's 2024 Sustainability Award in the parenting category. The award celebrates companies, organisations and individuals who are doing their bit to recycle and re‑use goods in the community. 

August 07, 2024

I commend the Manly Warringah Pipe Band, which had the great honour of performing in July at the Basel Tattoo 2024 in Switzerland. The Basel Tattoo attracts an audience of up to 8,000 people, with over 1,000 performers, making it the second largest tattoo...

August 06, 2024

Today I thank and congratulate retiring senior firefighter Steven Chiddy on over 40 years of service to Fire and Rescue NSW. Steve joined the then NSW Fire Brigade in 1983. He worked in stations across Sydney, including over 20 years at Dee Why.