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Chloe named region’s Young Citizen of the Year

With a passion and dedication for community and a drive to support local, Chloe Johnson has been named Young Citizen of the Year at the recent Australia Day Awards.

Gail Zunker named Senior Citizen of the Year

Gail Zunker has been described as someone who goes above and beyond to help those in need and her community spirit was awarded last week as she was named Senior Citizen of the Year in the 2023 Australia Day Awards.

Trish Mears named Citizen of the Year 2023

Known as a vibrant and busy woman with the community at heart, Trish Mears has been named Citizen of the Year in the Bundaberg Region's 2023 Australia Day Awards.

Local firefighters recognised for RPAS work

Bundaberg rural firefighters Carl Kokay and Robert Coghlan received a QFES Australia Day Achievement Award for performing exceptional work as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) operators.

Ellen and Robert receive OAM for service

Locals including Ellen Leis and Robert Rotar have been recognised for their service to the Bundaberg Region with an OAM.

Citizenship worthwhile for Shane Symons

For almost a quarter of a century Shane Symons has called Australia home and today, on Australia Day, he made it official as he became a citizen.

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