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Andrea Crothers is a journalist and presenter with Channel Nine’s The Today Show. Raised on a mixed cropping and livestock property in south-west Queensland, she has built a career finding and sharing stories from all corners of the country.

Andrea has specialised in regional and agricultural media, she was previously a journalist and Section Editor at Queensland Country Life (QCL), affectionately known as the Bible of the Bush, and acted as Editor during tenure.

Wudarabin Snider is an award‐winning artist and young cultural leader, a proud Kuku Jelandji Bama from Laura, Queensland, and a Guwamu Murrdi from South West Queensland. After completing a Diploma of Higher Education in 2023, she began full‐time study in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at James Cook University in 2026, aiming to promote Aboriginal understanding, language, and culture through education and curriculum change.

A passionate artist, her work features on the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) uniform, and she has appeared in RFDS videos and social media sharing her cultural pride and connection to Country. Her artwork Lores represents the values of the RFDS. In recognition of her leadership, Wudarabin was inducted into the RFDS Light the Way Ambassador program in 2024 and continues in this role in 2026. She was also honoured with the Indigenous Education and Research Centre’s Spirit Award for her contributions as President of the Indigenous Student Association.

Rebecca McDuff is the Gallery Director for Bundaberg Regional Galleries, encompassing the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery and Childers Arts Space, and located on the lands of the Taribelang Bunda, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang and Bailai peoples. Rebecca is passionate about regional arts practice, and has a particular interest in curating exhibitions that exemplify the rich cultural tapestry that influences artistic practice. Rebecca’s background as a psychologist, also means that she has a keen interest in the arts/ health intersect, and its potential for building stronger communities.

Rebecca is also on the board of Flying Arts Alliance and has presented at State and National Conferences on a variety of topics, including the importance of authentic gallery experiences for young children and collaborative curatorial projects.

As Supervisor for Tourism Venues at Bundaberg Regional Council, Kym‑Maree holds an integral role in Council’s Arts, Tourism, Venues and Events branch, working closely with Bundaberg Regional Galleries and other cultural facilities to promote the uniqueness of the region. Beyond her commitment to regional arts practice, she also manages the conservation of the museum collection at the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and oversees exhibition development for key tourist facilities. Kym‑Maree’s passion for engaging visitors, responsible collection care, and sustainable tourism strengthens some of the region’s most significant cultural assets.