‘Unsung hero’: Victorian scientist’s extraordinary COVID efforts
Medical researcher Kelly Bannister has worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her compassion and care on the home front is second to none, too.
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Virus tester hasn’t quit since outbreak began
A coronavirus test collector has been risking her own health on the line of defence of the pandemic as sweeping case numbers spike across Victoria. Here’s how you can show your graitude to local heroes in the Thanks a Million campaign.
Engineer’s skills give helping hands to those in need
A Victorian man who makes prosthetic limbs for children was among the winners of the Editor’s Choice medallists at the 2019 Pride of Australia awards for an act of instinctive bravery.
Quick-thinking truckie on the lookout for others
Truckie Lew Rowe has been around the block a few times and over the years has helped enough people in sticky situations to have earned himself a Pride of Australia nomination.
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Selfless Sue puts her heart into saving lives
In 2010, Sue Buckman’s son Stephen, 19, collapsed while at footy training and never recovered. Now Sue is on a mission to distribute defibrillators to schools, sporting clubs and community groups.
How lifeguard’s mates saved his life
When Winchelsea lifeguard Trevor Mildenhall had a heart attack, he was lucky enough to have eight fellow lifeguards at hand to keep him alive until paramedics arrived.
Alfred Hospital staff throw the wedding of the year
They gave a critically ill woman the wedding of her dreams, and now the team behind the heartwarming hospital ward wedding have been nominated for a Pride of Australia award.
How Rob’s dogged determination made a difference
ESTA police dispatcher Rob Barton has been the calming voice at the end of the line for many years. But his reaction to a different crisis has seen him nominated for a Pride of Australia award.
Taking on life with open arms
From cricket to creative writing, swimming to soccer, 11-year-old Hamish does it all. And he does it with just one arm.
Kate’s sharing her vision to help improve lives
Biomedical engineer Kate Fox has dedicated her life to finding ways to help improve the daily lives of others — but the project she is proudest of is making the biggest difference.
Why Naomi wants to make a change in the world
At 21 years old, Naomi Brooks has travelled to remote parts of the world — ones often perceived as dangerous — with one goal: to help others.
How a Melbourne soccer club was inspired by a brave boy
Sports mad Riley Sinclair was a stranger to East Bentleigh Soccer Club until its head coach discovered the eight-year-old’s brave story six months ago. What the club did next has earnt it a Pride of Australia nomination.
Rye Shawcroft inspires through sport
When the journey of a lifetime was cut short, Rye Shawcroft didn’t give up. And now, as the first person to complete Tough Mudder in a wheelchair, he’s showing himself — and others — that anything is possible.
Mobility Scooter on the Monash Fwy
Mobility Scooter on the Monash Fwy
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