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Caitlin’s efforts saluted

Lucas Hillbeck (6), Volunteer of Year award winner Caitlin Harwood, Madeleine (6) and Andrew Hillbeck. Picture: Louise White d379004

INGLEWOOD resident Caitlin Harwood is not your average 24-year-old, and her commitment to helping others was been acknowledged when recently crowned the dual recipient of the WA Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. more »

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Honouring the fallen

Highgate RSL President and State War Memorial Sub-Warden Leon Griffiths (65) has worn many hats in 37 years of service. Picture: Marcus Whisson www.communitypix.com.au d378023

RETIRED army captain Leon Griffiths says Anzac Day is a time for reflection. more »

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Fighting to the last breath

Paul Barratt was promoting the 24-hour bike ride two weeks before he died.

CARLISLE resident and double lung and heart transplant recipient Paul Barratt met life’s challenges head on since his transplant in 2005- and usually on a bike. more »

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Flo rewarded for dedication to Aboriginal community

Flo Bin Omar is passionate about helping indigenous children complete an education.

FLO Bin Omar’s dedication to the Aboriginal community has seen her named West Coast Institute of Training’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year. more »

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Proud moment for Linda

Role model: the indomitable Linda Fistonich.

CITY of Stirling resident Linda Fistonich overcame many obstacles in life before gaining recognition as a woman of great achievement. more »

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Highflyers schedule windfall for charity

Urban Descent fundraisers Kerryn Brady, Paul Buss, Graham Dombrose, Trish Bridge and Vanessa Ettridge on the 28th floor of Woodside Plaza. Picture: Marcus Whisson d373341

A CBD business team will soon reach the top of their office block – only to abseil its 28 storeys for charity. more »

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A sister to the desperate

Sister Margaret Culhane, Order of Australia Medal. Picture: Marcus Whisson<B> </B> d372596

IT is fair to say retirement after 24 years of primary school teaching did not go quite as planned for Yokine’s Sister Margaret Culhane. more »

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Meg’s courage beyond inspirational

Ovarian cancer patient Meg Bourke, oncology nurse Ting Ting Lai and Reverend Eileen Warby with teal-coloured hearts and lanterns.

THE word inspirational does not do 59-year-old Meg Bourke justice. more »

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Affinity for prose puts poet in the spotlight

Poetry prize-winner Matthew Norman holds his winning entry and his award certificate.

FORMER Trinity College student Matthew Norman has taken out a prestigious young writer’s award – the John Marsden Prize. more »

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Lifeguards honoured for heroic Beatty Park rescue

Fiona Hewitt and Rob Barker were recognised for saving a young swimmer’s life. Picture: Andrew Ritchie d350123

THE Royal Life Saving Society has recognised two lifeguards who rescued an unconscious teenager from Beatty Park Leisure Centre’s 50m lap pool. more »

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