Luke Simpkins (Cowan, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I congratulate the City of Wanneroo Australia Day award winners for 2012. The Charles Searson youth award went to Marangaroo Primary School head girl Emily Youard, a member of the singing and dancing group, cheerleader and soloist in the school choir and a school leader committed to supporting the community. Congratulations, Emily, and keep up the good work for the future.

Also congratulations to Banksia Grove resident and Mr Spring in the Grove himself—Spring in the Grove is the local fete and fair—Bill McClelland for winning the City of Wanneroo's individual Australia Day award. Bill is a very hard worker who single-handedly organises Spring in the Grove, a great community event which is appreciated by the small suburb of Banksia Grove.

I also congratulate Marcia Dinnie, the president; the whole committee; and the members of the Wanneroo Senior Citizens Club for winning the community group award. More than 30 years of work has gone into the club for older Australians. Within the club, they offer lawn bowls. They also offer various art opportunities, including pottery. It is a great organisation, and the winning by the Wanneroo Senior Citizens Club of the community group award for the City of Wanneroo for Australia Day 2012 is much deserved.

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