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Pride Of Australia
Bill inspires oarsome effort
BILL Caldwell has coached the finest rowers in Australasia but his greatest respect is reserved for a group of unsung athletes battling the odds.
Chopper heroes up for medal
THEIR dramatic rescue of a toddler during floods made news worldwide – but that wasn’t half of their tale.
Brave cancer teen helps others
SCOTT Doyle has every reason to be angry at life after losing an arm to cancer, but says: “in some ways, I’m glad it’s happened”.
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Five year old saves mum’s life
NATASHA Bevacqua is grateful every day for the tiny knight in shining armour that saved her life – her son Hutch.
Hero tradie acted on instinct
ROBBIE Davies says he’s just a regular guy who instinctively apprehended a man, leading to a drug bust and the discovery of $30,000 in cash.
Jayke’s a ripper of a nipper
JAYKE Menefy says he was simply doing what had to be done when he rescued a 100kg man who was struggling to swim in the surf.
About Pride of Australia
PRIDE OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL celebrates the unsung heroes of the community. All you need to know about the program can be found below.
‘Selfless’ Tom honoured after stabbing
TOM Jackson, the British journalist who died after he tried to save a fellow backpacker, has been nominated for a Pride of Australia Award.
Nominate a Hero
Do you know someone who has inspired you through their dedication, initiative, courage or charity?
Phenomenal acts by ordinary people
THE selfless acts of some very brave Queenslanders have been recognised at the Pride of Australia Awards and their incredible stories will warm hearts.
Queensland finalists announced
FROM an international surfing star to a teenagers who help the homeless, this year’s Queensland Pride of Australia Medals finalists are an inspiration.
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