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Restless Dance Theatre gives Riverland's Darcy Carpenter a career

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Restless Dance Theatre gives Riverland's Darcy Carpenter a career

Riverland born-and-raised Darcy Carpenter fell in love with dancing when she was just four years old. 

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Spinners wheelchair basketball program in Murgon scouts next generation of Paralympians

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Spinners wheelchair basketball program in Murgon scouts next generation of Paralympians

As the countdown to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics ignites the dreams of Australia's young sportspeople, a wheelchair basketball program in country Queensland is training the next Paralympic superstars. 

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Australian Women in Music Awards recognise industry trailblazers at ceremony in Brisbane

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Australian Women in Music Awards recognise industry trailblazers at ceremony in Brisbane

Dame Olivia Newton-John has joined fellow Australian music legends inducted in the Australian Women in Music Awards Honour Roll, with icon Tina Arena performing a touching tribute celebrating the singer-songwriter.  

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Gold Coast newsagent Julie Tait celebrates 80th birthday and has no plans to retire

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Gold Coast newsagent Julie Tait celebrates 80th birthday and has no plans to retire

Celebrating her 80th birthday has not brought Julie Tait any closer to coming out from behind the counter of the Gold Coast newsagency where she is loved by her customers and boss.

The Palm Beach Newsagency worker, who has sold six Division One lottery tickets during her career, said she did not feel much different to when she turned 70.

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Three people on why they volunteer

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Three people on why they volunteer

If the last three years have taught us anything, it's that community and the support it can provide is a vital lifeline in times of need.

This mindset might have you thinking about how you can give back. I chatted to three volunteers about how and why they choose to give up their time to those in need.

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