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FLASHBACK: Then-Mayor Keith Campbell and Cr Ros Heit at a Wondai Region Art Gallery opening in 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

A former South Burnett Mayor and the current Deputy Mayor have both been awarded Medals of the Order of Australia (OAMs) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.<\/p>\n

Former Mayor Keith Campbell has been recognised for service to Local Government and to the community of the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

Deputy Mayor Ros Heit has been recognised for her service to the community through a range of organisations.<\/p>\n

(The full citations for Mr Campbell and Cr Heit are below.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Amanda Johnson ESM
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Nanango State Emergency Service Group Leader Amanda Johnson has also been recognised in the 2026 Honours List.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amanda was awarded an Emergency Services Medal (ESM) for distinguished service as a member of an Australian Emergency Service.<\/p>\n

She has been a member of the SES for more than 16 years.<\/p>\n

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Floyd Leedie AM (Photo: USQ)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also recognised is a former Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council administration employee.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Floyd Leedie, who lives in Brisbane, received a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division for significant service to Indigenous health in Queensland.<\/p>\n

Mr Leedie has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Goondir Health Service since 2008, and before that was Chief Financial Officer from 2001-2007.<\/p>\n

He was a Director of Darling Downs and West Moreton Medicare Local from 2012-2015.<\/p>\n

Mr Leedie attended Murgon State High School and worked at Cherbourg Council in various roles from 1986 to 1994.<\/p>\n

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Keith Campbell – Full Citation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Keith Campbell … awarded an OAM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to local government, and to the community of South Burnett.<\/p>\n

South Burnett Regional Council (formerly Kingaroy Shire Council)<\/strong><\/p>\n