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British Army double amputee, rifleman Michael Swain 24 pictured in North Sydney with his new alloy legs. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis operated on Michael and fitted him with the new legs during Michael's 3 month stay in Australia. X-rays of Michael's legs show where the rods are inserted into his femur.

From refugee to robot doctor

HE was inspired by Arnie, defied orders from Saddam Hussein, and now he’ll be given an audience with Prince Harry to tell his extraordinary story.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 23: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales arrives at The Lindo Wing before visiting Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge and her newborn son at St Mary's Hospital on July 23, 2013 in London, England. The Duchess of Cambridge yesterday gave birth to a boy at 16.24 BST and weighing 81b 6oz, with Prince William at her side. The baby, as yet unnamed, is third in line to the throne and becomes the Prince of Cambridge. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

The Royal game of thrones

PRINCE Charles has been waiting longer to get his hands on the crown than any other heir to the British throne, but who are the others lining up behind him?

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TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY KATHERINE HADDON (FILES) In a file picture taken on July 23, 2013 Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge show their new-born baby boy, Prince George of Cambridge, to the world's media outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London. When Prince William and his wife Kate emerge from hospital cradling Britain's new royal baby, expect April 2015, for the cameras, the picture will be on the front of newspapers worldwide. But don't expect many photographs after that. The second in line to the throne and his wife have fought hard for the right to bring up their family in private, despite being one of the most famous couples in the world. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW COWIE

The accidental history heroes

THE arrival of the newest royal baby will see a few accidental heroes who were going about their normal jobs but will suddenly have a story to tell the grand kids.

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Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and their newborn baby princess, pose for the media as they leave St. Mary's Hospital's exclusive Lindo Wing, London, Saturday, May 2, 2015. Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday morning. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

How the hell did Kate do it?

IT’S official. Kate is the World Champion of post-birth bounce-backs. Em Rusciano ponders how Kate was so radiant 10 hours after pushing out a baby.

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Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, carries his newly-born daughter, his second child with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, as they leave the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in central London, on May 2, 2015. The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter weighing 8lbs 3oz, Kensington Palace announced. The newly-born Princess of Cambridge is fourth in line to the British throne. AFP PHOTO / POOL / JOHN STILLWELL

What will the royal baby name be?

CHARLOTTE has emerged as the late bookies’ favourite for the new royal princess’s name, and it could leave the betting industry facing a seven-figure payout.

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TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY KATHERINE HADDON (FILES) In a file picture taken on July 23, 2013 Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge show their new-born baby boy, Prince George of Cambridge, to the world's media outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London. When Prince William and his wife Kate emerge from hospital cradling Britain's new royal baby, expect April 2015, for the cameras, the picture will be on the front of newspapers worldwide. But don't expect many photographs after that. The second in line to the throne and his wife have fought hard for the right to bring up their family in private, despite being one of the most famous couples in the world. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW COWIE

Kate, don’t keep us waiting

THERE are a number of sure-fire signs that the arrival of a new prince or princess is imminent and, with Princess Kate’s second child due any moment, there is still one to go.

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at the XLP Mobile recording Studio on March 27, 2015 in London, England. Picture: Getty

Have we got royal baby fatigue?

HAS interest in William and Catherine’s new arrival dropped off the second time around? Not according to the band of loyal subjects known as the “Kate Waiters”.

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TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY JAMES PHEBY (FILES) In a file picture taken on August 4, 2014, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend at Le Memorial Interallie in Liege, Belgium, commemorations marking 100 years since the invasion of Belgium by Germany at the start of World War I. The birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's second baby will cap a momentous four years for Britain's golden couple, completing their journey from student sweethearts to regal domesticity. From the moment William drove his new family home from hospital after the birth of Prince George in 2013, his hands-on approach has been in stark contrast to previous generations of royal fathers. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Chris Jackson

Baby name linked to royal scandal

BOOKIES will have to pay big if William and Kate name their second child Alice — but anyone who knows royal history will be putting their money elsewhere.

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Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, left and Britain's Prince William, arrive at the XLP Mobile recording studio, Friday, March 27, 2015, in London, England. The Duchess is pregnant and is due to give birth to her second child in April. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, Pool)

Royal baby countdown begins

WITH the Duchess of Cambridge likely to give birth to her second child within days, London is abuzz with excitement over the impending arrival.

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WELLINGTON, NZ - APRIL 09: Prince George of Cambridge attends Plunkett's Parent's Group at Government House on April 9, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on a three-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, the first official trip overseas with their son, Prince George of Cambridge. (Photo by James Whatling-Pool/Getty Images)

Why no one cares about the royal baby

AT this point in Prince George’s royal gestation the world was going royal baby mad. This time around, not so much, and the reason why won’t be a shock to most families.

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