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

BACR 100.9 FM has recently changed its name to Connect FM, to really symbolise the incredible connections that it provides in our community. The station provides lots of important services, making announcements for organisations like Head to Health, East Hills Men's Shed, Bankstown Canterbury Community Transport and many others. For many people in our community, it is an absolutely essential part of the media landscape. I want to thank Julie-Anne Munns, the station manager; Tony Bennetts; Marilyn Brewer; George Sinnis; Sasho Trpcevki; and all of the directors and volunteers at Connect FM, who do such a fantastic job for our community.

Scouts has stood the test of time. Things don't hang around for more than a century unless there's something very special about them. That's very much reflected at 2nd Mortdale scouts, where, on Saturday, I was able to join in the celebrations of its 70th anniversary. Mortdale has a very strong scouting group. Susan Ray, the group leader, and all the other leaders—there are many leaders at 2nd Mortdale—do a tremendous job. It was good to see Brian Davidson, the regional commissioner for south metropolitan scouts, and the many kids and families who were there to celebrate the special values and skills the kids learn and the great experiences the kids have at 2nd Mortdale scouts.

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