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Struggling with mental health after COVID lockdowns, Simone found help in her community

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Struggling with mental health after COVID lockdowns, Simone found help in her community

Put a camera in front of Simone Erdedi and her smile instantly lights up the room. 

The 36-year-old from Thirroul, in the New South Wales Illawarra, has always loved fashion.

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Toy libraries celebrate children's right to play, find play equipment for kids of all abilities

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Toy libraries celebrate children's right to play, find play equipment for kids of all abilities

For Ashleigh and Ken Williams, buying toys and play equipment for their three little boys can be tricky.

Atticus, 7, Amias, 5, and Asaiah, 3, are all living with disability, including autism and cerebral palsy.

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Dapperly dressed motorcyclists raise funds for men's mental health, prostate cancer research

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Dapperly dressed motorcyclists raise funds for men's mental health, prostate cancer research

As thousands of classic motorcycle enthusiasts hit roads around the world on May 21 clad in their finest attire, a serious side underlies their adventurous spirit.

For the Sunshine Coast's Don Holden, the motivation to be part of a worldwide fundraiser for men's health came after an "accidental" prostate cancer diagnosis at 49.

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My birthing experience was the gold standard – but it's not like that for all mothers with disabilities

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My birthing experience was the gold standard – but it's not like that for all mothers with disabilities

I was numb from the waist down.

It was as though someone was washing dishes in my stomach. A pull here. A tug there.

My senses were heightened.

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British Army veteran Hari Budha Magar makes history as first double above-knee amputee to climb Mount Everest

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British Army veteran Hari Budha Magar makes history as first double above-knee amputee to climb Mount Everest

A British army veteran who lost his legs while serving in Afghanistan has become the first double above-knee amputee to conquer Mount Everest. 

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