Russell Broadbent (McMillan, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

The spirit of a country community skyrockets when they are doing something for their children. Representatives from all over Korumburra and district gathered to celebrate the opening of the Karmai Community Children's Centre. This was indeed a long-awaited and thrilling event for all of Korumburra. Having had the honour of turning the sod on 24 November 2015, it was a thrill to be there for the official opening on 10 March 2017. When we turned the original sod the then mayor—a very popular mayor, Councillor Bob Newton—and director of community services, Jan Martin, celebrated the long-awaited start of this project. Jan was a dedicated officer of the shire, and this was a pet project for her.

Last week the new mayor, Councillor Ray Argento, along with the president and vice -presidents of the Karmai Community Children's Centre committee, Bronwyn Beach and Rebecca Marriot, excitedly presided over the day. It was an remarkable community event with representations from local schools, the service clubs and the Karingal ladies—who provided the most lusciously delicious lunch as only country women can.

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