You may know their stories, if not their faces
From saving a young boy in a house fire to raising awareness about domestic violence, these brave and inspirational Queenslanders have been recognised.
Pride Of Australia
The cuddle that won parents’ hearts
WHEN nurse Dakota Parker cradled a tiny patient against his chest in Queensland Children’s Hospital’s intensive care unit, he had no idea his act of caring would see him nominated for an award.
Dad on crusade against killer
A BRAVE Brisbane dad who tragically lost his daughter to a deadly condition, is working tirelessly to ensure no other family suffers the heartache he has endured.
How childcare worker saved 50 from preschool fire
A QUEENSLAND childcare worker has been praised for her quick thinking after saving 50 people from a preschool blaze and told of the “very scary” situation she found herself in when the smoke started pouring through the building.
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