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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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Hospital emergency departments can be difficult for people with autism, but Toni's helping to change that

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Hospital emergency departments can be difficult for people with autism, but Toni's helping to change that

Entering a busy hospital emergency department can be a frightening experience for anyone, but for some it can be harrowing.

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Calls for industry to do more to realise potential of $3.3 billion accessible tourism market

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Calls for industry to do more to realise potential of $3.3 billion accessible tourism market

Ashlee Morton has not let being a paraplegic stop her and her family from being frequent travellers.   

"Before COVID happened, there was a lot of overseas travel, but since then we've been sticking a bit closer to home," the mother-of-two said.

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Electronic waste kept out of landfill in the hundreds of tonnes thanks to this Queensland charity

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Electronic waste kept out of landfill in the hundreds of tonnes thanks to this Queensland charity

Australians throw away millions of computers, televisions, smartphones and tablets every year.

Most of them end up in landfill, causing toxic chemicals such as lead and mercury to leach into the soil, which damages the environment and can endanger human health, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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