Newcastle’s Lord Mayor, Nuatalia Nelems, awarded the Keys to the City to Emily Van Egmond, a renowned Matildas champion.
Emily Van Egmond, a Novocastrian, accepted the symbolic keys from Mayor Nelems.
Emily Van Egmond is a professional soccer player who has represented the Matildas, Australia’s national women’s soccer team.
Mayor Nelems highlighted Van Egmond’s contributions to the community and her achievements in soccer.
The Keys to the City is a prestigious honor reserved for individuals who have made significant contributions to Newcastle.
Emily Van Egmond’s legacy is expected to inspire future generations in Newcastle.