As residents prepare to get out the thongs and budgie smugglers and serve up some lamingtons on Australia Day community groups are invited to express an interest in hosting the region's official celebrations
Glennis Goodman has found many ways to care for her community with a nursing career spanning decades and volunteer roles including QCWA, Meals on Wheels and patron of Wallaville State School
National Police Remembrance Day held a special significance for local businessman Paul Bartlett who attended the Childers service in memory of his grandfather Cecil Bartlett, a former Officer in Charge of Childers Police.
The community is invited to participate in a Walk to Remember event in October to support local families during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.