Andrew Broad (Mallee, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Other important issues. Last Sunday, 29 November, at the Horsham City Oval, the Horsham community attempted a world record of the 'Nutbush' dance.

I tried a bit of the training myself, and I have to say that I was a little disappointed in my ability. But there was a total of 256 dancers on the day, and they were required to dance for five minutes and 15 seconds in order to get their 'Nutbush card'.

The attempt was recorded by the Guinness World Records in London, and Horsham resident Claire McKenry was the oldest participant at 90 years old. Ninety years old, and five minutes and 15 seconds of doing the 'Nutbush'—I challenge anyone in this chamber to beat her!

It was a great event. It just goes to show that, amongst a tough season, the people of the Wimmera know how to dance, to laugh, to exercise and to demonstrate community in action. It is just another example of the people of the Wimmera in Mallee putting us on the world record map. Well done to the people of Horsham for their Guinness world record Nutbush challenge.