‘Never give up’ message clear for Chris
When you speak with Paralympian Chris Pitt, you are immediately touched with a real sense of determination.
This is someone who showed a true strength...
Jodi never lost sight of her dreams
While she's been plagued with a vision impairment for much of her life, Jodi Willis-Roberts hasn’t let being colour-blind, short-sighted and light-sensitive stop her...
Summer skill leads to winter success
For Olympian Michelle Steele, growing up in Bundaberg was all about sporting opportunities.
In her early years at Woongarra State School, then-principal Mr Tait loved...
Michele always remembers privilege of representing Australia
Michele Pearson's advice to young people fulfilling their passion for sport is simple: ‘love what you do and be persistent; practice makes perfect’.
Given that...
Chantel never gives up
For Chantel Louise Wolfenden, there is no such word as can’t, even with a physical impairment.
Drive and determination saw her firstly succeed personally in...
A character well remembered
Laurence Sydney Birks was born on 7 January 1928 in Bundaberg, where he lived and attended school before moving to Brisbane with his mother...
Determination clear for Rheed
For Paralympian Rheed McCracken, this year’s games experience in Tokyo will be different with Covid restrictions but representing Australia will always be an honour.
He...
And the game goes on
For Troy Elder, there isn’t a time he can remember when he wasn’t playing hockey.
Both his parents played and his mum said that as...
Rosemary paves the way with talent
Paving the way for talented swimmers after her, Bundaberg was put on the sporting map with the help of Olympic silver medallist Rosemary Lassig...
Anything is possible if you try
For Paralympian Tracey Proctor (nee Oliver) success is not simply about talent - it is also the people behind you showing you that you...
Missed NRL opportunity
Bundaberg could have hosted an NRL game next month but Bundaberg Regional Council stopped plans at the last moment.
Bundaberg Today can reveal the NRL...
Local employees continue to raise the bar
Macadamias are seen as nature’s superfoods, with impressive heart health benefits and many proven nutritional components including antioxidants and healthy fats.
For this reason they...
JP services now available at Bundaberg Library
The Bundaberg Library has recently been added to the list of sites where Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available in the region....
