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Deaf cricket games on hold due to COVID, but 2022 looks brighter for cricket's extended family

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Deaf cricket games on hold due to COVID, but 2022 looks brighter for cricket's extended family

Australia's team, coached by Jason Mathers, missed the final; they've been waiting to play again but COVID has prevented all international competition.

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New Australian-first gene therapy gives Rylee and Saman sight at night — and the chance at a new life

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New Australian-first gene therapy gives Rylee and Saman sight at night — and the chance at a new life

Late one night, Rylee Jebara woke to see dark objects lingering around his room.

"I was like, 'That's it, I'm seeing ghosts, I'm going to die,'" the aspiring artist said. 

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Blind Sports and Recreation president Maurice Gleeson wins lifetime achievement award

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Blind Sports and Recreation president Maurice Gleeson wins lifetime achievement award

Every story Maurice Gleeson tells ends with an inspiring life lesson. 

One of his favourites is: "Changes and challenges are always going to be a part of our lives".

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NDIS eligibility age limit challenged by Paralympians in campaign for change

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NDIS eligibility age limit challenged by Paralympians in campaign for change

Former Paralympians Ron Finneran and Chris Sparks have represented Australia at the highest level. 

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COVID 'Freedom Day' is a terrifying prospect for some people. I am one of them

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COVID 'Freedom Day' is a terrifying prospect for some people. I am one of them

I recently received a text from a friend asking: "Are you excited for freedom?" A beat skipped before I replied — I struggled to find the words to say.

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