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Polly Mok lost use of her legs six weeks ago – but she has set herself the goal to be back on her feet next month to perform.
Warning to parents on junior sport amid study on AFL, NRL players
A study on former NRL and AFL players has prompted a renowned concussion expert to issue this warning about junior sport.
‘Beautiful chaos’: Motherhood reflections from Mikayla Crisp and Brit Selwood
As parents to young kids, Mikalya Crisp and Brit Selwood know how crazy motherhood is. Read their heartfelt Mother’s Day letters to their own mums.
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Body of evidence: Social media poisoning teenagers’ self-image
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New push to save kids from toxic social media
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Dirty tricks used to trap Aussie teens
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The hidden sign a child’s concussion will have ongoing effects
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