Michael Purcell - Marathon Runner

Michael made his debut in the famous New York marathon in front of two million specators and more than 300 million TV viewers.

Kerry parker - Project Officer

Through sheer perseverance and hard work, Kerry is able to make a difference to her community every day.

Jimmy Richards - Senior Ranger

The best thing about my position is working on my Country to better preserve our cultural heriatege and homelands for our future generation.

Jessica Oostenbroek - Child and youth Service Integration Coordinator

Jessica hopes to influence positive change in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people

The deadly stories campaign celebrates the many achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and their communities across Queensland. Promotional activities, regional events and our deadly stories gallery provide an opportunity to share challenges and triumphs, and salute the everyday success stories of Indigenous Queenslanders.

Find out more about the campaign behind deadly stories.

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Visit the deadly stories gallery to share your story or read stories from community members.

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