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No obstacle too much as vision impaired Christopher McLeod-Barrett, 12, tackles first day of high school in rural Queensland

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No obstacle too much as vision impaired Christopher McLeod-Barrett, 12, tackles first day of high school in rural Queensland

Making friends and fitting in dwell heavy on the minds of new high school students.

But for legally blind Christopher McLeod-Barrett, there's a whole lot more to navigate on his first day of year 7, starting with the countless flights of stairs and a minefield of poles around the playground.

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Kmart boosting 'visibility' of children with disabilities through inclusive doll range

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Kmart boosting 'visibility' of children with disabilities through inclusive doll range

Disability representation has not been visible on toy shelves for the longest time, but now businesses big and small are responding to an ever-increasing demand for diversity.

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Young amputee embraces 3D-printed hand after lawnmower accident

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Young amputee embraces 3D-printed hand after lawnmower accident

Since Lexi Briggs lost part of her hand in a lawnmower accident five years ago, the seven-year-old has considered the amputation her "superpower".

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Berry farmer rejoices in 'best harvest on record' as rain brings welcome relief

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Berry farmer rejoices in 'best harvest on record' as rain brings welcome relief

While many harvests were disrupted by recent flooding across central west New South Wales, a berry farmer near Orange has experienced his best yield on record.

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Parents of immunocompromised children share their COVID fears as schools return

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Parents of immunocompromised children share their COVID fears as schools return

For Paula Marshall, the upcoming return to school-based learning for students in NSW has become a stress on her family.

Her youngest son Brendan will start year 12 in Nowra on the NSW south coast this year.

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