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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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Parents of immunocompromised children share their COVID fears as schools return

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Parents of immunocompromised children share their COVID fears as schools return

For Paula Marshall, the upcoming return to school-based learning for students in NSW has become a stress on her family.

Her youngest son Brendan will start year 12 in Nowra on the NSW south coast this year.

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NSW back-to-school testing requirements difficult for students with sensory issues

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NSW back-to-school testing requirements difficult for students with sensory issues

The mother of a 10-year-old with special needs says the NSW government's back-to-school plan announced this week will be "impossible" for children like hers.

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Dylan Alcott's calls for free rapid antigen tests, NDIS funding guarantee backed by disability advocates

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Dylan Alcott's calls for free rapid antigen tests, NDIS funding guarantee backed by disability advocates

Advocates have backed new Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott's calls to provide free rapid antigen tests to people with disability, saying the measure could help save lives during the pandemic.

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