Emma’s riding high after Rio
AS a girl Emma Booth dreamt of representing Australia at the Olympics. But she never imagined she’d be going to the Paralympics instead.
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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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Man’s other best friend: a moo-ving story
A CHILDHOOD spent in a Victorian farming town led Anthony Walsgott to develop Australia’s largest cow sanctuary, now home to over 200 contented bovines.
His parents taught him compassion
INSPIRED by the struggles of his parents and his own experiences with racism, Kon Karapanagiotidis used his drive for justice and equality to help people rebuild broken lives.
Chocolatier who dared to dream
AT the age of 40, Murielle Vuilleumier finally realised her childhood ambition. After years studying her craft around the world, she is now reaping the rewards.
Kicking goals for spinal research
NEIL Sachse became a quadriplegic while on the cusp of VFL greatness 41 years ago. Today, he has raised $6 million to help others receive better treatment.
Soldiering on for mates
LIKE every veteran, Corporal Brian Heilbronn understands the bonds forged among diggers who — in a world without war — might otherwise be strangers.
Loving living a truly wild life
MOST little boys have dreamt of working with the likes of lions and giraffes and for Geoff Brooks he’s turned that into his daily reality.
Supermum who’s fostered 26 children
Jenny Piemontese has three of her own children and is currently looking after five others full-time. “One was four-months-old and the other four were all premature babies when I got them,” she says.
Emma lifts lid on dance taboos
EMMA Stokes loves to choreograph dance. So when she got the chance to work with dancers who have disabilities, she took on some taboo themes.
From the Congo to the Surf Club
WHEN he fled the Democratic Republic of Congo, Matthew Chimu came to Australia and couldn’t swim or speak English. Now he’s a lifesaver with a dream.
‘I’m proud to carry his legacy in my name’
RISING footy star, Anzac Lochowiak, carries his name with pride in honour of great-great grandfather and Aboriginal digger Arthur Walker.
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