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When employment opportunities for her daughter were slim, Lisa found a way

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When employment opportunities for her daughter were slim, Lisa found a way

Lisa Bawden's cafe was up for sale when her daughter Reegan took an unexpected interest in working there.

Until then, the plan had been to sell the business and move to Adelaide, where Reegan would finish school.

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Brisbane's first full scale Comic-Con since COVID brings an influx of new cosplayers

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Brisbane's first full scale Comic-Con since COVID brings an influx of new cosplayers

Brisbane's convention centre has been swarming with pirates, elves, and stormtroopers this weekend as part of the first full-scale OZ Comic-Con since COVID, and it's brought with it an influx of new cosplayers.

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When Colin's multiple sclerosis drives him 'quietly bonkers', the lure of the ocean is what saves him

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When Colin's multiple sclerosis drives him 'quietly bonkers', the lure of the ocean is what saves him

When Colin Chandler surfed the waves of Lennox Heads in his younger years, dolphins would frequently appear alongside him.

It happened so often, he earned the nickname 'Colphin' among his mates.

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Running blind is no deterrent for vision impaired woman determined to 'see the world'

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Running blind is no deterrent for vision impaired woman determined to 'see the world'

Casey Hyde is legally blind and by her own admission has a "fear of walking out the front door". 

But for this extraordinary woman competing in Ironman events is her "chance to break that fear".

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Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club to get $2.3 million upgrade to improve accessibility

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Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club to get $2.3 million upgrade to improve accessibility

The state government is contributing more than $2 million to replace Whyalla's ageing surf life saving club building and help make the club more inclusive of people who have a disability. 

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