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Parliament tour for Hallett Cove School
24 May 2024

Parliament tour for Hallett Cove School

I offer tours of Parliament House to all my constituents in the electorate of Black, but it’s always extra special when I get to host the local students from Hallett …
Veterans' Families Day
15 May 2024

Veterans' Families Day

The 15th of May is Veterans' Families Day in South Australia, a day of recognition which commenced this year and will continue permanently. South Australia has become the first Australian …
Tea Tree Gully 'Touch a Truck'
30 Apr 2024

Tea Tree Gully 'Touch a Truck'

Now here’s an event that’s a truck load of fun! Last week Michelle Lensink MLC and I stopped by the City of Tea Tree Gully's ‘Touch a Truck’ event put …
ANZAC Eve youth vigil
24 Apr 2024

ANZAC Eve youth vigil

Anzac Day might be tomorrow, but official proceedings are already underway tonight. Young people from service organisations will stand vigil all night at memorial sites across our state until tomorrow’s …
Crown and Anchor under threat
09 Apr 2024

Crown and Anchor under threat

The Crown and Anchor has been an Adelaide institution for more than 170 years. It's more than just a pub, it's a historic live music venue which hosts up to 30 …
Mustos Optimist Championship 2024
11 Jan 2024

Mustos Optimist Championship 2024

All the best to the South Australian juniors participating in the national Mustos Optimist Championship 2024 this week! The competition is being hosted by Brighton Seacliff Yacht Club who are …
Congratulations school graduates
19 Dec 2023

Congratulations school graduates

Over the last few weeks I’ve attended nine graduation ceremonies in and around my electorate. It’s always so good to see young people achieving their educational goals and I’m proud …
Helping Santa with car troubles
12 Dec 2023

Helping Santa with car troubles

Even Santa has car troubles sometimes! I went to see him last week during one of the annual Lions Club of Hallett Cove & Districts Inc. Christmas sleigh runs, and …
MC'ing the Duke of Edinburgh Awards
09 Nov 2023

MC'ing the Duke of Edinburgh Awards

I have a long and fulfilling relationship with The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, the world’s most significant youth development initiative. I am a Gold Award holder, gaining my Award …
STEAM exhibition at Woodend Primary School
25 Oct 2023

STEAM exhibition at Woodend Primary School

These young innovators from Woodend Primary School at Sheidow Park couldn't wait to show me their creations when I visited their STEAM exhibition last week. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, …