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Jodi Gordon is an Australian actress and model who was born and raised in Mackay, Queensland Australia. Gordon is best known for her roles in Underbelly (2008), Hiding (2015) and extended runs in Australian TV soaps Home and Away (1988) as Martha MacKenzie for five years as she was preparing to leave for New York she decided to audition for the Home and Away role and won the role, and for Elly Conway in Neighbours (1985).

Gordon in 2006 received a Logie award for "Most Popular New Female Talent"

Gordon was married to former NRL player Braith Anasta, they separated in 2015

Mick Gordon was born on 9 July 1985 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. He is a composer, known for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017), Postal (2007) and Doom Eternal (2020).

Delvene Delaney was born on 26 August 1951 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. She is an actress and producer, known for Crocodile Dundee II (1988), End Play (1976) and Chopper Squad (1977). She was previously married to John Cornell.

Cathy Freeman was born on 16 February 1973 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. She is an actress, known for Finding My Magic (2010), The Trophy Room (2010) and Soft Fiction (1979). She has been married to James Murch since 11 April 2009. They have one child. She was previously married to Sandy Bodecker.

Originally from Australia, Tim Cody is an accomplished stunt performer and stunt coordinator with a dynamic background in the performing arts. Beginning his career as a professional dancer, singer, and actor, Tim performed internationally with prestigious companies including Princess Cruises, Universal Studios Japan, and Warner Bros. Movie World. He was a cast member of the original international cast of the hit musical We Will Rock You, which premiered in Melbourne to record-breaking success before touring Australia and Japan for over two years.

Transitioning into film and television, Tim established himself in Toronto, Canada as a highly respected stunt professional, gaining extensive experience across a wide range of productions. Now based on the Gold Coast, Australia, Tim continues to work in the global screen industry, bringing a wealth of creative energy, precision, and leadership to every project he joins.

Tim is also a proud husband to Melissa Cody and father to three incredible children-Caleb, Declan, and Kirra-who remain his greatest inspiration.

Sarah Todd was born on 26 October 1986 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. She is an actress, known for MasterChef Australia (2009), Serve It Like Sarah (2016) and The Royal Palate (2019).

Ted LeGarde was born on 15 March 1931 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. He was an actor, known for D4 (2011), Daniel Boone (1964) and Network (1963). He was married to Sharon LeGarde. He died on 30 July 2021 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.

Tom LeGarde was born on 15 March 1931 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. He was an actor, known for Daniel Boone (1964), Network (1963) and Equinox (1986). He was married to Diane DeClouet, Janice and Shirley. He died on 1 August 2018 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA.

Stephen Andrew was born on 9 December 1968 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. He is an assistant director, known for Maniac (1980) and Paul Murray Live (2010). He has been married to Kym since 1 November 2003. They have two children.

Graeme Connors was born on 29 April 1956 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. He is an actor and composer, known for Graeme Connors (2018), Graeme Connors -KImberly Frontier (2019) and The Ernie Sigley Show (1974).

Kathleen Jackman was born on the 18th of November 1992, in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, to Michael and Christine Jackman. In 2002 her family moved to Brisbane, and in 2009 she graduated from Runcorn State High School. Once finishing High School she studied at the Southbank Institute of Technology graduating in 2012 with a Advanced Diploma of Arts (Acting).

George Christensen was born on 30 June 1978 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. He is an actor, known for ABC News Breakfast (2008), Capital Hill (2010) and Lateline (1990). He has been married to April Asuncion since 17 October 2019.

Jason Costigan was born on 13 June 1971 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia.

Nicole Pratt was born on 5 March 1973 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. She is an actress, known for Missing Person Finders (2012), 48 Christmas Wishes (2017) and Wimbledon (1937).

Veteran WNBA coach, player, and former Australian Olympian Sandy Brondello (braun-DELL-oh) was named the ninth head coach in Liberty franchise history on January 7, 2022.

Brondello joins New York after an eight-year head coaching tenure with the Phoenix Mercury where she led the team to a playoff appearance in each of her eight seasons. Entering 2022 in New York, Brondello holds an overall regular season record of 164-128 (.561) over her nine seasons at the helm of the Mercury and San Antonio Silver Stars, making her the 10th-winningest coach in WNBA history. Additionally, Brondello has compiled a 24-21 postseason record throughout her head coaching career, ranking her as the fifth-winningest coach in league postseason history. In 2014, Sandy was named the WNBA Coach of the Year after she led Phoenix to a WNBA regular season-record 29 wins and capped the season with a WNBA Championship.

A 17-year veteran of the WNBA coaching ranks, Brondello has been affiliated with the league for 22 of its 25 seasons, including her time as a player. A proven winner internationally and in the WNBA, her 17 total years as an assistant coach and head coach have featured 14 playoff appearances, including seven Semifinals round berths (formerly conference finals) and three WNBA Finals appearances in 2008, 2014, and 2021. Prior to her time with the Mercury, Brondello served as lead assistant coach for the Los Angeles Sparks (2011-13) under 2012 WNBA Coach of the Year Carol Ross. Brondello led the San Antonio Silver Stars to a 2010 playoff berth in her lone season at the helm following five seasons on the Silver Stars bench as an assistant under Dan Hughes (2005-09), the fourth-winningest coach in league history.

A 2010 inductee into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame, Brondello was named the 11th head coach for the Australian Women's National Basketball team on April 17, 2017. Most recently, Brondello led the Australian National Team to a Quarterfinals appearance in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. While she serves in her role as head coach for the Liberty, Brondello will continue to prepare the Opals who will host the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

In addition to her work internationally with the Australian Women's National Basketball team, Brondello previously served as an assistant coach with UMMC Ekaterinburg in Russia from 2012-2017.

Brondello finished a stellar 17-year professional playing career with a five-year run in the WNBA in which she played for Detroit (1998-99), Miami (2001-02) and Seattle (2003), and was named a 1999 WNBA All-Star. She began her career with the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) in Australia (1986-96), and was named the league MVP in 1995. The 5-7 guard was a 10-time German Cup champion while playing with BTV Wuppertal (1992-2002), a three-time European Cup All-Star selection (1994, 1996, 1997), and the 1996 European Cup MVP when she led her team to the title.

An 18-year member of the Australian National Team, Brondello is a four-time Olympian, a two-time silver medalist (2000, 2004) and was named the 1992 Australian International Player of the Year.

Brondello is married to Liberty assistant coach, Olaf Lange, and the couple have two children, Brody and Jayda.

Martin Bella was born on 26 March 1964 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia.

Beverly Prowse was born on 27 September 1932 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. She was an actress, known for Operation Bullshine (1959). She was married to Alick McKay and Jack Hylton. She died on 15 May 2000 in Kensington, London, England, UK.

Sophie Rose Raymond was born in Mackay Queensland, Australia to mother Susan Raymond and father Paul Raymond. Sophie grew up singing to her teachers at school and writing songs all the time. At the age of 8 she learned piano but stopped after a year. When Sophie turned 11 she asked her parents for a guitar and they bought her one for Christmas. She spent all her time learning through her older sister, Chelyce Raymond, who played guitar as well. By the age of 12 Sophie was writing her own songs. She recorded an E.P of 5 covers she took with her to The Tamworth Country Music Festival. Sophie was involved in Craig Giles Rising Stars concert in January 2010. Sophie has been involved in many different events through the years building up her name in Central Queensland. This year marks her 7th year singing at the Village Festival. Sophie has been involved in The Black Dog ball, The Fire and Ice Ball and The Headspace Cocktail to name a few. Soon to release her new Album "Forget The Sunrise" in October, Sophie has been advertising her work all over Central Queensland.

Ray Braithwaite was born on 6 December 1933 in Finch Hatton, Mackay, Queensland, Australia. He has been married to Mavis Lilian Rigbye since 10 May 1958. They have three children.