Kevin Hogan (Page, National Party, Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

I would like to acknowledge and congratulate members of my community who were recognised at the recent Richmond Valley Australia Day awards. Citizen of the Year went to Lillian Colless for her selfless community spirit and energy. Abby Yourell received the Young Citizen of the Year award. She's a great swimmer. The Volunteer of the Year award went to Maree Donaldson for her volunteer broadcasting at Casino's Own Wireless. Elaina Underhill was named Young Volunteer of the Year for her fundraising for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. The Sportsperson of the Year award went to Anthony McAteer for his work for the Casino Cricket Club. Elle Hannigan received Young Sportsperson of the Year for her captain's role at the Casino Cougars rugby club. Thank you and congratulations to all those winners.

I would like to acknowledge and congratulate members of my community recognised at the recent Clarence Valley Australia Day Awards. Citizen of the Year went to Aneika Kapeen for founding the Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation. Aidan Really received the Young Citizen of the Year award for his fundraising efforts. The Local Hero award was Sally Anne Rogers. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Support Group—Grafton Volunteer Support Group won the Group Community Achievement award. Congratulations to all those award recipients.

I would like to congratulate and acknowledge all the members of my community who were recognised at the Lismore Australia Day Awards. Citizens of the Year went to Mieke Bell for 33 years of running the Lismore soup kitchen. U3A Northern Rivers Lismore received the Group Services in the Community award for their seniors focused classes. Junior Sportsperson of the Year went to Daisy Smith for her success in racing. Ned Cain received the Senior Sportsperson award following his victory at New South Wales Short Course Road Racing State Championships. The Environment award went to Shaen Springall and Douglas Blythe for their involvement in Goonellabah Tucki Creek Landcare Inc. Arts Northern Rivers was the recipient of the Arts and Culture award. The Individual Services in the Community award went to Rod Gibson. Congratulations to all these award recipients.

I would like to acknowledge and congratulate members of my community who were recognised at the Kyogle Australia Day Awards. I was a fortunate enough to be at these awards. The 2024 Kyogle Citizen of the Year went to Stephen Daragh. After spending many decades as a member of the Kyogle Apex Club and Lions Club, Steve continues to serve the community in his retirement. Carol Harris won Senior Citizen of the Year. Junior Sportsperson of the Year went to Jed Mulcahy for his talent across a number of sports. Lillian Rollings was awarded Senior Sportsperson of the Year. Harmon Sing received Senior Student of the Year. Young Citizen of the Year went to Angus Joyce for his accomplishments in volunteering and music. Congratulations to all those award winners.

I would like to acknowledge and congratulate members of my community who received Australia Day awards at Bonalbo. Peter Crockett was awarded Citizen of the Year for efforts in exterminating wild dogs. Liam Galvin received Young Citizen of the Year for his extraordinary help in the 2022 flood. The Achievement in Sports award went to Riley Crimmins for his success in the Australian Off-Road Championship. Tanya Sawarsin and Dianne Harrison from WIRES received the Community Organisation of the Year award. The Dog N' Bull Hotel was named Business of the Year. Yvonne Clay was given a special award posthumously for her work in the community. All of the west of the range RFS brigades, including Old Bonalbo, Bonalbo, Tabulam and Mallanganee, were given a special award for keeping their community safe during the recent bushfires. Congratulations to all those award winners.

I'd like to acknowledge and congratulate members of my community who received Australia Day awards at the Woodenbong celebration. James Cook was awarded Citizen of the Year for his dedication to volunteering. The Senior Citizen of the Year award went to Jennifer Riley for her commitment to swimming. David Robertson received the Young Citizen of the Year award for his demonstration of excellence in school. The Sportsperson of the Year award was given to Liam Dau for his impressive horse-riding ability. The Woodenbong post office, under Ellen Parker's ownership, received the Business Service of the Year award. The Woodenbong Amateur Swimming Club was named the Community Organisation of the Year. The Environmental Organisation of the Year award went to the Woodenbong Land Managers. Congratulations to all those award winners.

I'd like to acknowledge and congratulate the Ballina Young Citizen of the Year, Lucy Trease. Lucy was Alstonville High's 2023 school captain and was also recognised as a New South Wales Woman of the Year candidate in 2023 for her contributions as a coach, mentor and leader. Congratulations to her.

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