Kevin Hogan (Page, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Evans River K-12 School year 7 student Tahj Hodder has recently been selected to dance in the 2018 NSW Public Schools Aboriginal Dance Company. He attended a workshop in Lismore that was run by the Bangarra dance company. Videos of a short-listed group of students, including Tahj, were taken by the Bangarra tutors and evaluated by a selection panel back in Sydney. Tahj was the only year 7 student to perform and was up against year 11 and 12 students. His mum, Stella, dad, Roy, and sister, Honey, are understandably very proud of him. Tahj will attend dance rehearsals in Sydney in preparation for performing at the Schools Spectacular in November. Congratulations and all the best, Tahj.

I'd like to offer my congratulations to Order of Australia medal recipients in my electorate. In the 1950s, Barry Oaten served in the 41st Battalion and is now a life member of the Northern Rivers branch of the National Servicemen's Association. He has been providing the service of cutting veterans' hair for free. He's obviously a barber and, indeed, cuts my father-in-law's hair. He has been a great contributor to the community over many years. Allan Thomas received his award also for commitment to veterans in the community, and Lucy Kinsley received her award for her dedication and contribution to libraries across the Northern Rivers. Congratulations to the three of them. Thank you for the contributions you've made to our community.