Ashley Clark is a former local newspaper journalist. She's now a content producer at Bundaberg Regional Council and likes writing about community events.
Childers State School has been named the RFDS Local Hero for Bundaberg after their mountain bike group took part in the Oceans to Outback challenge to raise funds for the service.
Six new defibrillators, donated by local company JRZ Homes, will be placed in easily accessible spaces throughout the region to potentially help save lives.