Wednesday, 5 February 2025

 Luba GRIGOROVITCH (Kororoit) (10:06): Before the Christmas break I had the absolute pleasure of hosting my annual Kororoit Christmas barbecue. This event provides a wonderful opportunity for the entire community to come together and share their thoughts. It is also an opportunity where I get to honour and recognise individuals who have gone above and beyond in our community, presenting them with the inaugural Kororoit Local Legends Award. This year there were 14 nominations for the local legends award. However, one story in particular really stood out, and that was of Marta Molina. Marta was the Kororoit local legend for 2024. This incredible woman has devoted over 30 years of her life to volunteering in our local community. Marta organises social activities and cultural events for the elderly, and this changes the lives of many residents every single day. Her dedication and service truly embody the spirit of a local legend, and it was a privilege to publicly recognise her in front of her family and friends. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Aintree SES, who do an incredible job. They generously offered their venue, they opened it up to the community and they volunteered day in, day out. They also went above and beyond, cooking on the day, which was much appreciated. My special gratitude to both Micah and Selina and the whole Aintree SES team. On the day we also had a performance from a local band, Rose From The Ashes. These three young men – Zak, Isaac and Cooper – have a very bright future ahead of them, and I was so pleased that they were able to play at our annual community barbecue.