Picking up a discus for the first time at the age of five Samantha Schmidt’s life revolves around her passion for athletics, and it’s this appetite that has her representing Australia at the Paralympics.
Bundaberg’s Neil Redfern has been awarded the Queensland Rugby League Volunteer of the Year award for his tireless efforts in supporting the Northern District Rugby League.
Chris Pitt has been selected in Australia's three man para-shooting team for the Tokyo Paralympic Games, having overcome a tongue cancer diagnosis and operation in the past 12 months.