Carina Chesson Receives Queensland Day Award We all know it’s the people who make Queensland truly legendary. And when disaster strikes, it’s often the quiet heroes who rise to the challenge without fanfare or fuss. Carina Chesson is one of those heroes. Recognised as one of this year’s Queensland Day's five Local Legends, Carina showed what it means to step up for your community when it needs you most. From heart to hand, her actions during the devastating February floods in Ingham proved that
Read the full storyBull Arab X Vivacious Vixen is a bundle of joy just waiting to bring some serious sparkle to the right home. This gorgeous girl has been in care for over 500 days and is bursting with love, loyalty and playful spirit. With a big, beaming smile and a tail that never stops wagging, Vixen thrives on long daily runs, a spacious yard and plenty of attention from her people. While she loves to stretch her legs and let loose on outdoor adventures, Vixen also treasures the quiet moments like cooling o
Read the full storyFor Prestigious Queensland Training Award Seventeen-year-old Sophie Johnson is making waves in the healthcare sector, earning recognition as a finalist in the 2025 Queensland Training Awards. A student at Gilroy Santa Maria College, Sophie is one of only three contenders shortlisted in the School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year category for the North Queensland region - an impressive feat given that more than 750 applications were received statewide. Sophie is the first school-based tr
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Read the full storyFrom an advertisement for War Savings Certificates, issued by the Department of Information 1 July 1941.
I should no longer excuse myself, as a woman, from facing up to, and thinking about, the full horror that threatens my home, my family, my children.
I believe that if my children are to grow up loving the freedom that I have always loved, then the time must come for me to fight as best I can.
I believe that if my husband, son or daughter are at work on War production then their strength, energy and peace of mind are my responsibility because it is on the ability of the worker to produce, and keep on producing through long days, long months and, God forbid, long years that our ultimate peace with happiness rests.
I believe that only then can I face my children and say "I have done all that it lies in my power to save your freedom"
In World War 1 it was said Australian soldiers taught the world what courage meant. In the peace and security of Australia those who were unable to join proved their patriotism by lending to the Commonwealth War Loans on a scale which made Australia famous for its generosity.