MAYORAL RESULT ANNOUNCED TODAY
Congratulations to all five Mayoral elects for the local government areas within Cowper. Remarkably, four out of five Mayors are new!!
Coffs Harbour: Nikki Williams
Bellingen: Steve Allen
Nambucca: Gary Lee
Kempsey: Kinnie Ring
Port Macquarie: Adam Roberts
I personally know every single one of them and I know that they will put the interests of your community first. Public office can often be challenging , so it is fantastic to have five mayors determined to ensuring their communities get what they need and to create a better place for our people to live.
Well done! I look forward to working with all of them in the future! Also a special mention to Bellingen Mayor Steve Allen, I look forward to continuing to work with you and the great work you do.
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SUNDAY POST: WARNING -LOVEY DOVEY STUFF😂
Twenty three years is a long time to do anything but that’s how long Ilona has been putting up with me! On Friday we celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary and over the years I’ve become accustomed to Ilona’s phrases like “God give me strength” or “I’m actually raising three children (we’ve only got 2 🙄), and my favourite “Patrick, you need to tell me these things!”
But seriously, I know how lucky we are, and even though every marriage has its ups and downs, we always know we have each other’s backs. ❤️
Have a great Sunday!!
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SURF LIFE SAVING MID NORTH COAST ‘RAISING OF THE FLAGS’ SEASON OPENING
It was wild and woolly this morning for the Mid North Coast SLSA Raising of the Flags for the opening of the season at Tacking Point Surf Club.
Hundreds of volunteer surf life savers will collectively give up thousands of hours right here on the mid north coast to ensure that our locals and visitors stay safe on our beaches. Many of them will literally put their lives in danger to save a complete stranger.
Surf Lifesaving plays a huge part within our communities, big and small townships are brought together by the camaraderie of the clubs, and our volunteers at all levels ensure patrols are on the beach and rescue ready as the season commences.
Thank you to every single volunteer! And remember:
SWIM BETWEEN T#surflifesavingaustraliaingaustralia🇦🇺
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NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY
On 29 September each year we honour the lives and service of fallen police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while on duty or as a result of their duties. National Police Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion to pay tribute to the courage, commitment, and dedication of police officers who protect our community.
Today the National Police Remembrance Day National Service was held commencing with a march from AFP Headquarters in Barton to the National Police Memorial.
I look back on my time as a uniform police officer, detective and prosecutor as the most enjoyable years of my working career. But the sad reality is that most police have lost a friend or a colleague who was simply carrying out ‘the job’. Lives lost, families shattered and communities grieving.
Today we remember those brave men and women who gave their lives to protect ours. We offer our thoughts and prayers to the families and promise that we never forget the ultimate sacrifice they made. ❤️
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CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12 NVCCS!
Another great graduation at Nambucca Valley Christian Community School. This fantastic school really punches above its weight and I have no doubt it’s because of the dedication of the teachers, pastoral staff, parents and community.
Graduations are always bittersweet. The excitement of leaving school and pursuing a dream, but also with a tinge of sadness of leaving 13 years of safety and security behind. One thing that will never be left behind are the friendships forged over the years.
Thanks to Principal Jeff Allen and all of the staff for your hospitality today. You do a wonderful job.
All the best Year 12 in your future endeavours!!!🏅
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BOWRAVILLE TURNS OUT!
I know I talk about how much I enjoy my mobile offices and today was no different. Sometimes there might only be a few people come along and sometimes there’s a line out the door! Well, it was busy in Bowraville today at the Ex-Services Club with plenty of locals wanting to talk about their concerns or needing help with an issue.
Good to see some old friendly faces as well as meeting new ones. My next mobile office is at Nambucca RSL at 930am on Thursday 3 October. See you there!
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