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
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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 storyIngham's Kingdom Boxing Gym's dynamic trio made sure they left their mark on the 2025 Sunstate League Golden Gloves held in Townsville last weekend, taking home many gold medals in their divisions.
Kelcee Robino picked up a gold medal in the senior female 60kg division and stepped up to also claim a gold medal in the female 65kg division.
Spencer Riys earned a gold medal in the junior 60kg division and went on to fight it out for a bronze medal in the junior 63.5kg division.
Grant Martin dominated for a gold medal in the junior 71kg division.
On behalf of myself and the Kingdom Boxing family, we would like to say a big well done to all the boxers, trainers, parents, and officials who selflessly give up their time to make events like this possible. You can’t put a price on what these individuals do for the positive development of our young athletes. Well done to all!
Contributed with thanks by Sophie, Secretary of the Kingdom Boxing Gym