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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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From nuns to mums, weekend warriors to world champions, fitness fanatics to fanatical fans — women in sport want wider coverage

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From nuns to mums, weekend warriors to world champions, fitness fanatics to fanatical fans — women in sport want wider coverage

Four nuns are playing football on a synthetic pitch, on a rooftop in Rome. 

Dressed in habits, they're having a fun kickaround, playing like nobody's watching (or covertly filming from afar).

On a tight angle, one nun slots in a neat right-footer, and celebrates with her arms raised.

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Doctors with disability continue to practise thanks to technology, support and a positive attitude

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Doctors with disability continue to practise thanks to technology, support and a positive attitude

Doctor Steven Peterson was cycling to work in the autumn of 2018 when he was struck by a car and taken to the same emergency department where he was due to start work.

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