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Medical student goes viral on TikTok after sharing his story of life with a new disability

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Medical student goes viral on TikTok after sharing his story of life with a new disability

Life for 21-year-old Jimmy Jan changed in an instant in the winter of 2021. 

With New South Wales in lockdown and his university classes online, he made the decision to spend the snow season living out of a van in the Snowy Mountains.

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No obstacle too much as vision impaired Christopher McLeod-Barrett, 12, tackles first day of high school in rural Queensland

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No obstacle too much as vision impaired Christopher McLeod-Barrett, 12, tackles first day of high school in rural Queensland

Making friends and fitting in dwell heavy on the minds of new high school students.

But for legally blind Christopher McLeod-Barrett, there's a whole lot more to navigate on his first day of year 7, starting with the countless flights of stairs and a minefield of poles around the playground.

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Kmart boosting 'visibility' of children with disabilities through inclusive doll range

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Kmart boosting 'visibility' of children with disabilities through inclusive doll range

Disability representation has not been visible on toy shelves for the longest time, but now businesses big and small are responding to an ever-increasing demand for diversity.

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Young amputee embraces 3D-printed hand after lawnmower accident

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Young amputee embraces 3D-printed hand after lawnmower accident

Since Lexi Briggs lost part of her hand in a lawnmower accident five years ago, the seven-year-old has considered the amputation her "superpower".

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Berry farmer rejoices in 'best harvest on record' as rain brings welcome relief

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Berry farmer rejoices in 'best harvest on record' as rain brings welcome relief

While many harvests were disrupted by recent flooding across central west New South Wales, a berry farmer near Orange has experienced his best yield on record.

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