In 1990 Stephen was appointed as the City of Gosford’s Official Town Crier.
On the 24th January 2017 following the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils, Stephen was appointed the inaugural Central Coast
Council Town Crier.
Stephen’s official jobs include assisting the Mayor with citizenship ceremonies, leading street parades, greeting VIP’s and special visitors to the area as well as compering community and charity events.
He is a 5 times Australian Champion of Champions Town Crier, this is the highest honour a Town Crier can achieve at a National level. In
2005 he achieved 3rd place at the World Town Crying Championships competing against 65 other Criers. A highlight of 2019 was travelling to outback NSW and Queensland visiting schools in remote areas by plane talking on “The History of Town Crying in Australia”.
Other jobs recent jobs have included Hunter Valley Steamfest Maitland, the Opening of Newcastle’s Light Rail, the Forster Family Fun Day and Bugler at local Anzac Day ceremonies plus many more events in Sydney and the Hunter Valley.
Stephen is very active in the local community and has received many awards including in 1997 a Community Service Award, in 2003 and
2007 Major Australia Day awards for outstanding service and in 2001 received the Centenary medal from the Governor General. On 26th
January 2021 Stephen was honoured with the Order of Australia medal.