21/10/2025
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Please see the attached media release from the families of the victims of the Whiting Street fire.
MEDIA RELEASE
Honouring three beautiful souls, Jordana, Jordan and Chazz
Gularn Neryi,
Three beautiful souls who were tragically taken from us on Wednesday 15th October, in Yallarm (Gladstone). Jordana Johnson, Jordan Norris and Chazz Mather are our nutchum, our whanau, our family.
The impact of this horrific event is being deeply felt not only by our family but by the entire Gladstone community and across the nation. Our lives, and all those that loved and knew Jordana, Jordan and Chazz are forever changed.
It is important to us that we can come together to honour the memory of Jordana, Jordan and Chazz, who were taken so suddenly and tragically.
Jordana was a devoted mother with a big heart, her children were her world. Her love extended to her family and friends and she always willing to help anyone in need.
Jordan was fun, playful and cheeky, protective of his Mum, his sisters, and his friends.
Chazz was an outgoing and loving soul with a cheeky attitude who always looked out for the people he loved.
Jordan and Chazz were more than just friends they were brothers.
As you can see, we have representation from two families from different cultures that are now one through this tragedy. We are supporting each other by connecting, reflecting and sharing the beautiful memories to honour them all.
We are overwhelmed with grief but also with gratitude for the love, support and generosity being shown to our families we definitely feel it.
We want to acknowledge Glenn Butcher MP and Mayor Matt Burnett for their leadership and understanding of cultural protocol during this time. We really want to thank the first responders, all those workers from the QLD Fire service, the QLD Police who have helped us navigate during this difficult time and acknowledge the Police Liaison Officer. We also want to thank all of the organisations who have offered their support, the beautiful Gladstone community who are wrapping their arms around us and the messages of condolences from people across the nation. We are truly grateful and blessed.
Knowing that this has impacted many, especially our young people we ask that you provide safe spaces for them to connect and yarn.
As our family comes to term with our loss, our Elders sincerely request that during this sorry business, we kindly ask the public and media to no longer share any harmful or distressing images of the events that occurred on Wednesday 15th October.
We understand that there will be further coverage of this tragedy, and we ask that the media please use the approved photographs of Jordana, Jordan and Chazz.
A community gathering on Yallarm will be held at Barney Point Beach on Saturday, 25th October, from 9:30am. Family, friends, and members of the community are warmly invited to attend and pay their respects. We request, if you wish to bring something, please consider bringing fresh flowers to lay along the waterline in remembrance.
A GoFundMe page has been created and is available through the link attached.
Thank you for respecting our space at this time.
Please note that this has been shared at the families' request.
