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

I'd like to congratulate 16-year-old Dylan Kincaid of the Forster Surf Life Saving Club on his three wins at the country surf lifesaving championship at Warilla Barrack Point on the South Coast. Dylan won gold in the under-17s sprint and under-17 flags and he, impressively, won the open sprint as well. Dylan understandably now has his eyes set on the state championship to be held in Queenscliff in mid-March. After that, he will head up to Queensland to the Sunshine Coast for the national championships. I wish all the best to Dylan for his fast future.

Congratulations also go to the Taree Little Athletics Club for producing a record-breaking performance at the Little Athletics regional championship, held in Tamworth. Of the 64 Taree athletes who competed in more than 200 events, the club returned home with five regional records and a medal haul of 29 gold, 22 silver and 29 bronze. Twenty-five of these athletes have qualified for the March state championships in Sydney, and almost 50 personal bests were achieved. I extend my sincere congratulations to them. What a wonderful club.

Lastly, I would like to wish a happy 95th birthday to the Dungog CWA. For 95 years, the women of Dungog and surrounds have been tirelessly advocating for and supporting the lives of regional and rural Australians. Well done to all members, past and present, on this incredible milestone. I wish you all the best for the next 95 years. (Time expired)

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