Last Thursday we all reflected on our history and future as we celebrated Australia Day; all that our forebears have created, and all that we want to be in the future.

Congratulations to our 62 individual and community group volunteers who were recognised this morning at the annual Casey Volunteer Awards. It was an honour to recognise Col Hal Oxley for his lifetime dedication and contribution to our country and community and award him with the Casey Volunteer and Citizen of the Year Award. Hal turned 100 just a couple of weeks ago.