Proud winner in a torrid battle
MARK Smith’s parents had spent a year visiting doctors trying to determine the source of his back pains, headaches and lethargy.
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14 years devoted to special puppies
GRANDMOTHER Lillian Eastlake-Smith has raised a newborn every year for the past 14 years — including dealing with toilet training time and time again.
Professor’s breakthrough in treating MND
AN Australian neurophysicist has given Motor Neurone Disease sufferers a head start in the fight against the deadly illness.
Sydney Swans champ still kicking great goals
SYDNEY Swans hall of famer Michael O’Loughlin has been nominated for a Pride of Australia Award for helping young indigenous kids make it on the field, and off.
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Rachel gets runners moving
If you had asked Rachel Allworth what she thought of running three years ago, she would have said words not suitable for publishing.
Charity walker’s incredible record
ROB OSBORNE reckons since 1970 he has walked and run 260,000km – enough steps to circumnavigate Australia more than seven times.
Andrew plunges in to save lives
SES volunteer Andrew Bennett had not even reached headquarters when the first call for help came through on June 5, and his day didn’t slow down with three other major rescues that day.
A Knight’s quest to save our youth
PRIDE OF AUSTRALIA: Liam Knight will tell you he’s “just some guy who survived an attack”. But the truth is he’s one of NSW’s most inspiring stories.
Meet Sydney’s own bird whisperer
YOU’VE probably seen his brightly-coloured macaws flying around the local park or beach, but when he’s not showing off his exotic avians, Josh Cook is out rescuing birds.
Is this the most selfless teen on the north shore?
THEY say millenials are the “me me me” generation, but this 17-year-old on the north shore is bucking the trend big time.
Community work comes with a smile for Lorraine
Liverpool resident and community stalwart Lorraine Caldwell has been recognised for her service to the community.
‘It’s a miracle what she did’
AS DEB McPherson was cashing up at work on Sunday, May 17, 2015, she had no idea she was about to save someone’s life. Her actions have earned her a Pride of Australia nomination.
Remarkable fundraising efforts
WHENEVER he hears of someone, specially a child, in need of medical help, Glenn Smith puts up his hand. The Pride of Australia nominee and his wife have raised $400,000 over 10 years.
Student gives back to centre
Kevin Luu uses his journey to help others
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