David Coleman (Banks, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

COLEMAN () (): On 18 November I attended the Oatley Writers Group function at Oatley RSL. The Oatley Writers Group is unique. There is no other suburb in my electorate that brings together so many writers from diverse backgrounds and with diverse focuses on different genres to write, celebrate literature and contribute to the culture of our community. The anthology of Oatley Writers Group for this year is called A Touch of Malice, and it draws on a range of really interesting stories, some short and some a bit longer, with the theme of a touch of malice. It's their sixth annual anthology, and it's a great credit to the Oatley Writers Group community. I thank in particular Fiona Johnstone, the official convener; Bill Keats; Helen Armstrong, who edits the anthology; and everyone else who is involved in Oatley Writers Group.

On Saturday, I attended the East Hills Bulldogs Junior Rugby League Club presentation. East Hills rugby league is one of the strongest rugby league clubs anywhere in Sydney. The club was established more than half a century ago. In fact, it predates the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, who are, of course, somewhat better known. It has 10 junior teams ranging from under 5s to under 15s and a growing group of female players, with two female teams this year. In particular, I want to thank Rowan Brown, the president, who leads the organisation with great skill; Josie Tobenhouse, the secretary; and all the volunteers who make East Hills Rugby League Club such a great organisation.

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