The Hastings Valley Who's Who
Distinguished and Famous people from The Hastings Valley
The following is a list of distinguished and famous individuals who were born in or associated with the Hastings Valley region in New South Wales, Australia, according to information verified on Wikipedia:
1. Simon Baker
Simon Baker is an Australian actor and director, best known for his lead role in the television series "The Mentalist." He was born on July 30, 1969, in Launceston, Tasmania, but spent his childhood in the nearby town of Ballina, which is part of the Hastings Valley region.
2. Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Lewis Fitz-Gerald is an Australian film and television actor. He was born on January 2, 1948, in Wauchope, a town located in the Hastings Valley region of New South Wales.
3. Toni Collette
Toni Collette is an Australian actress and musician. She was born on November 1, 1972, in Blacktown, New South Wales. While not directly born in the Hastings Valley region, Collette spent significant portions of her childhood in the nearby town of Bellingen, which is associated with the region.
4. Dan MacPherson
Dan MacPherson is an Australian actor and television presenter. He was born on April 25, 1980, in the town of Cronulla, New South Wales. However, MacPherson spent a significant part of his childhood in Port Macquarie, a coastal town located within the Hastings Valley region.
5. Jessica Watson
Jessica Watson is an Australian sailor who became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world at the age of 16. She was born on May 18, 1993, in Queensland, Australia, but moved to Buderim, a suburb in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, at a young age. However, Watson later moved to and lived in the Hastings Valley region during her preparations for the solo circumnavigation.
6. Judy Nunn
Judy Nunn is an Australian actress, author, and scriptwriter. She was born on May 9, 1945, in Perth, Western Australia. Although not born in the Hastings Valley region, Nunn spent many years living in the area, particularly in the town of Port Macquarie.
7. Lisa McCune
Lisa McCune is an Australian actress, best known for her role in the television drama series "Blue Heelers." She was born on February 19, 1971, in Sydney, New South Wales. While not directly associated with the Hastings Valley region, McCune has performed and toured extensively in nearby cities and towns within the region.
8. Brendan Cowell
Brendan Cowell is an Australian actor, writer, and director. He was born on August 16, 1976, in Sydney, New South Wales. While not born in the Hastings Valley region, Cowell has appeared in various theatrical productions and events within the area.
9. Tim Holt
Tim Holt was an Australian politician who served as the Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Oxley from 1978 to 1991. He was born on October 3, 1937, in Kempsey, a town located within the Hastings Valley region.
10. Murray Tyndall
Murray Tyndall is an Australian former professional rugby league player. He was born on September 21, 1959, in Kempsey, New South Wales, which is part of the Hastings Valley region. Tyndall played for various clubs during his career, including the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the St. George Dragons.
11. Don Gibbs
Don Gibbs was an Australian rugby league footballer who represented both Australia and New South Wales in the sport. He was born on December 20, 1934, in Wauchope, a town in the Hastings Valley region.
12. Timana Tahu
Timana Tahu is a former professional rugby league footballer who represented both Australia and New Zealand in the sport. He was born on January 7, 1981, in Newcastle, New South Wales. While not born in the Hastings Valley region, Tahu spent a significant part of his childhood in Wauchope, a town located within the area.
13. Nathan Hindmarsh
Nathan Hindmarsh is a retired Australian professional rugby league footballer who played for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League (NRL). He was born on September 7, 1979, in Wollongong, New South Wales. However, Hindmarsh spent a significant part of his childhood in the Hastings Valley region.
14. Alby Schultz
Alby Schultz was an Australian politician who served as the Member of the Australian House of Representatives for Hume from 1998 to 2013. He was born on August 9, 1940, in Baloo, a small town located within the Hastings Valley region.
15. Mark Hamilton
Mark Hamilton is an Australian former professional rugby league player who represented both Australia and New South Wales. He was born on March 7, 1955, in Kempsey, a town located in the Hastings Valley region.
Note: This list represents only a small number of notable individuals associated with or born in the Hastings Valley region of New South Wales, Australia, as per verified information on Wikipedia.
