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Alyssa Azar, from Toowomba, has become the youngest Australia to reach the peak of Mount Everest

No mountain high enough for Alyssa

TEENAGER Alyssa Azar is the youngest Australian to stand atop Mt Everest. But the budding mountaineer still can’t believe she did it.

HOLD DO NOT USE, FOR COURIER MAIL SATURDAY Surf champ and model Pacha Light, 14, is busking and crowd funding her way to the Junior World Surf Titles in Portugal. Pic by Luke Marsden.

Busking her way to the world stage

WHEN Pacha Light’s mum said they couldn’t afford the surfboard she wanted, the nine year old took matters into her own hands — and it paid off.

Michelle's Story ABC TV : dancer Michelle Ryan

Inspiring mission of dancer with MS

MICHELLE Ryan works brings a unique perspective to her work with disabled performers in Adelaide. While she was an international ballet dancer, she knows all about disability.

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Mel Thomas with her girls Chloe 6 and Emilie 3 pictured at their Clontarf home. Mel grew up in a house with domestic violence and having two daughters has inspired her to empower mums and girls to stand up for themselves.

Shouting out to end family violence

SHE grew up in an abusive household, and now this Sydney mum is devoted to empowering girls to use their voice and physical skills to break the cycle.

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