Emma’s riding high after Rio
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Jeremy pedals the gift of giving
A FORMER extreme metal musician cum pool technician has found his calling — repairing and giving away more than 1,000 unwanted bikes.
Chewbacca’s selfless deeds bring joy
AFTER she fell in love with Star Wars character Chewbacca as a child, Sarah Hillier now thrills others by dressing up and performing as the fabled Wookie.
‘Kids with autism like everyone else’
KOURTNEY Rimmer has simple advice for children like him. ‘Autism isn’t scary so people don’t have to feel worried or frightened if they have it.‘
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Hats off to a self-made milliner
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Girl’s plan to conquer the globe
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A yarn full of love and warmth
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Aussie women sporting Bowie style
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Sienna’s in the swim for helping others
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What community is really made of
BUS driver Julio Maio, who ferried people to safety for 12 hours straight during the recent Sydney deluge, is our Australian of the Day.
Hats off to the idea of helping others
MELBOURNE artist Phil Ferguson has built a huge following around his crocheted food hats — but there’s a heartfelt message behind the kooky exterior.
Serving up solutions for the homeless
ALTHOUGH barely out of his teens, Jesse Kelly has already helped lift countless people out of the downward spiral of homelessness.
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