Leeanne Cheeseman always knew she wanted to become a police officer and it was her dedication and passion in investigating offences against children and the most vulnerable in the community that forged her 40-year career.
Jacob Last’s parents were told their son may never walk or talk, but he defied the odds and 12 years later will represent Queensland in the Australian Little Athletics Championships.
Jasmyn Theuerkauf has spent the past seven months taking on the role of Bundaberg Surf Woman with a goal of promoting women in surf lifesaving while raising funds for her local club.
Local wildlife advocate Janine has had a passion for the region's abundant nature and it's animals, especially the marine turtles, ever since she was a child.