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Recipient’s story In March this year my husband Lennard Smith had his third open heart surgery for a life threatening aortic aneurysm which entailed removing and replacing a section of his aortic artery and replacing an existing mechanical aortic valve with a new mechanical valve. He thankfully overcame the first hurdle, surviving the surgery itself!…

Alicia is a mum to her beautiful daughters, a mum to her foster daughter, a mum to the OzTag family, Touch Football and dance family and to her pet family. Working at a local school she mothers and supports that beautiful cohort as well. Alicia is also mum of a young man named Jayden Fisher.…

Written by Kerrie Alexander It was recently “Include a Charity Week” which aims to highlight the impact you can make for a cause close to your heart through leaving a gift in your Will. Two locals Enid and Marie have both stepped up and made a pledge to leave a gift in their wills to…

Written by Kerrie Alexander The 2022 Dunga Derby teams had about three weeks to shake off all the dust and recover from a massive four days of adventure on this year’s rally before attending the highly anticipated Awards Night on August 20. Funds raised by the Dunga Derby go to local charity Rally for a…

About 55 Dunga Derby teams have returned victorious from four days of climbing hills and navigating water crossings, driving through sand, mud and the dustiest of dirt roads in mostly sedans that were most definitely not made for the rally. The incredibly hard-working teams have raised over $300,000 this year with more support still trickling…

Written by Kerrie Alexander The Dunga Derby is run every year to support local families and individuals with life-limiting medical conditions or those who need help from a situation beyond their control. Under the umbrella of the Rally for a Cause charity, those Dunga Derby teams have raised a massive $1.8 million since its inception…

Pete’s laugh is infectious and the kind that just makes you smile. His warmth is felt by all in his presence, and he’s known for being a bit of a cheeky larrikin. Peter Grumley is here again for his sixth year as part of the Dunga family and he proudly wears the hat of Treasurer…

Written by Kerrie Alexander Imagine being Mama to 250 for a four-day weekend! That’s many breakfasts, lunches, hats and water bottles. That’s hundreds to get through showers, loo breaks, morning teas and muster to bed on time! Now imagine those 250 people are fully grown adults, and you’re in the countryside, in the cold, in…

Written by Kerrie Alexander Whether you call them clangers, clunkers, rust buckets or simply just dungas … hundreds of Fraser Coast residents get behind the wheel of their beloved rattly rally cars every year for one exceptionally good reason! The Dunga Derby is run every year to support local families and individuals with life-limiting medical…