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A stranger told Jennelle she shouldn't have children. Now she's a proud mum

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A stranger told Jennelle she shouldn't have children. Now she's a proud mum

Jennelle Schroder will never forget the moment a stranger at the bus stop told her she shouldn't have children.

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Cancer survivor runs 104 marathons in 104 days, setting an unofficial world record

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Cancer survivor runs 104 marathons in 104 days, setting an unofficial world record

When amputee athlete Jacky Hunt-Broersma says her mantra is, "I can do hard things," she's not kidding — the amputee athlete has run 104 marathons in as many days, all using a carbon-fibre prosthesis.

Ms Hunt-Broersma, 46, completed that epic quest on Saturday near her home in suburban Phoenix, setting an unofficial world record along the way.

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Wine expert Tinashe Nyamudoka overcame cultural barriers to become one of the best

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Wine expert Tinashe Nyamudoka overcame cultural barriers to become one of the best

From the outside, the world of wine tasting can seem exclusive and inaccessible. Pretentious even.

Expert sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka, who had almost no knowledge of wine when he moved from Zimbabwe to South Africa in 2008, flips that notion on its head.

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Albury Return and Earn recycling depot provides jobs, sustainability for community

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Albury Return and Earn recycling depot provides jobs, sustainability for community

Recyclers Bruce Forbes and Heather Goesch started their business sorting every bottle and can by hand in a job that could present some nasty surprises.

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Athletes, advocates call for overhaul of regional train services before 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Athletes, advocates call for overhaul of regional train services before 2026 Commonwealth Games

Disability advocates say work to improve accessibility on Victoria's public transport must start immediately if the system is to be ready for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. 

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