Sergeant’s quest to put away trauma
A KNIFE-wielding thief has a quick-thinking police sergeant to thank for saving him from being gunned down.
Pride Of Australia
Family’s victory leaves battler on back foot
AT just seven years old, a sick little boy with a gap-toothed grin has saved the lives of complete strangers.
Selfless gift of helping hands
WENDY Charles has become a guardian angel and adopted mother to a struggling refugee couple that came into her life by complete chance.
‘These boys are my heroes’
QUICK thinking by her grandsons saved Fran Gronow’s life as she suffered a stroke.
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VC recipient a special inspiration
A YEAR after war hero Corporal Cameron Baird died protecting his team in Afghanistan, his friends and family are determined to keep his legacy alive.
Haylee a hero in beach rescue
PRIDE of Australia medal contender Haylee Carroll saved her boyfriend’s life and possibly his mobility with her quick response to his spinal injury at a Victorian beach.
Unsung heroes’ stories to be told
THEY are the people’s awards, honouring unsung heroes who touch our hearts and change our lives. As Pride of Australia nominations open, we revisit winners from previous years.
A little ray of son shine for brave mum Bree
BREE dug deep to help other families struggling, after her son Lucas bravely battled a deadly illness. She’s now been nominated for the Pride of Australia’s Courage medal.
Top cop nominates brave Rosie Batty
GRIEVING mum Rosie Batty has been lauded as the most “remarkable’’ victim the Chief Commissioner has ever met, as he nominates her for a Pride of Australia medal.
Pride of Australia Medal Finalists
THE full list of Pride of Australia Medal 2013 finalists and the reasons and acts behind why they have been successfully chosen.
Ace knocked down but got up swinging
GOLF taught Douglas Stewart to keep an eye on his target whenever life chucked him a curveball.
Heroes of all ages do us proud
MICHAELA Walker feels driven to help brighten the lives of others. But she is being frustrated by bureaucracy.
Mother’s courage in face of tragedy
MURDER victim Sarah Cafferkey’s mother Noelle has been nominated for a Pride of Australia medal for her admirable courage.
Happy 11th birthday Tyler
AS he celebrates his 11th birthday today, Tyler Fishlock is focusing squarely on “kicking cancer’s butt” so he can go camping with his dad.
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