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School's heartfelt tribute to officer
One of the police officers killed in the line of duty this week has ties to the Moreton Bay Region, with her former school issuing a heartfelt tribute on social media
Who’s Who in 22: Inspiring People
Today, we continue our Who’s Who in 22 series by listing people in the Moreton Bay Region community who have inspired us in 2022. Check out the list
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Michelle Gilchrist
Michelle Gilchrist from The Breakfast of Redcliffe has rallied donations to feed the hungry and spearheaded a campaign to purchase a SleepBus for the Redcliffe peninsula
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Steph Bennett
Steph Bennett has her hands full as the mother of three children – but they’re even fuller as she cares for hundreds of injured birds and animals every year. At any given time, Steph can be found teaching birds to catch bugs, keeping an eye on orphaned ducklings, introducing magpie geese to each other or on duty feeding Welcome Swallow chicks every 15 minutes.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Noel Roberts
Noel Roberts, who is a huge animal lover, was recognised for his efforts in 2022 after notching up 10,000 hours with the RSPCA at its Dakabin shelter
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Wendy McHugh
Following two years of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, the Moreton Bay Women’s Shed was established in 2022 to help women who were feeling isolated reconnect with their community
Who’s who in 2022, Inspiring People: Sgt Sarah Grayson
Moreton District Prevention Unit Officer in Charge Sergeant Sarah Grayson is the brains behind a series of powerful campaigns aimed at educating people about a range of topics – from motorcycle safety and the dangers of vaping to youth knife crime prevention. She’s been policing for almost three decades, driven by a desire to make a difference in the community.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Janelle Ford
Ningi’s Janelle Ford only launched her business a little over a year ago – but already she’s won four awards recognising her contribution to the mental health and disability sector. The Director and Clinical Nurse Consult at Progressive Play won gold, silver and bronze at the Roar Awards for Start-Up of the Year, Business Growth and Business of the Year respectively and a silver in the Emerging Ausmumpreneur of the Year for Queensland/Northern Territory at the AusMumpreneur Awards in 2022.
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Julia Baker
To mark World Snake Day in 2022, Moreton Bay Region local Julia Baker - also known as the Snake Boss - shared what she loved about the slithery creatures
Who’s Who in 2022, Inspiring People: Luke Binks
As a professional jouster who has competed all over the globe, Moreton Bay Region local Luke Binks helped create a bigger fanbase for the sport after running the hugely successful jousting tournament at the 2022 Abbey Medieval Festival
