David Gillespie (Lyne, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Dugald Alison, the Dungog Show president, told me that, despite a bit of rain, nothing could dampen the enthusiasm of visitors to the 127th Dungog Show, with record gate takings which will be reinvested in upgrades and improvements to the showground. I'd like to congratulate Dugald and all the hardworking committee.

Janice Paulson recently received a prestigious Edna Ryan Award, joining a long list of distinguished, diverse and dedicated Australian women who've been acknowledged and celebrated for their advocacy and contribution to the local and wider communities. Janice sits on several boards, including the Forster Local Aboriginal Land Council and the Taree Indigenous Development and Employment service. She is also organising local participants for next year's Elders Olympics in Nelson Bay. Congratulations to Janice!

I would also like to give recognition to Donna Carrier, the owner of award winning Bent on Food, in Wingham, where I've dined many times. She recently won the Dean Goddard award at the 2022 NSW Tourism Awards. Donna is a local legend, a hospitality and tourism entrepreneur, with a passion for agri tourism and all our region in line. Bent on Food won a silver for excellence in food tourism. I would also like to congratulate Sea Horse Diamond Beach, Aussie Ark in Barrington Tops. MidCoast Council's tourism brand, Barrington Coast, won gold in the local government award for tourism category. (Time expired)

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