BRISBANE, Queensland, May 28 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Premier and Minister for Veterans

The Honourable David Crisafulli

Huge interest calling out our Local Legends for Queensland Day

* Hundreds of quiet achievers are already in the running to be awarded Queensland Day Local Legend. * Volunteers, youth workers, lifesavers, charity workers are among those being nominated. * Nominations still open torecognise those who embody Queensland's spirit and values.

More than 700 nominations have been received as Queenslanders rush to applaud their mates, neighbours, co-workers, volunteers and Good Samaritans as Local Legends.

The nominees have been recognised as part of the Queensland Day Local Legend a...