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21yo and his dad build six-figure business

JOHN turned his passion into a business with the help of his dad Mark. Now they’re making six figures.

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08th July 2018 1:07 PM

John and his dad Mark are also business partners.

Chance to help the Stanley family

Cooroy's Queen of Fundraising needs our help

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26th April 2018 4:04 PM

Chris, Clinton and Sue Stanley.

Toddler loves doll that’s ‘just like her’

LITTLE Leah Bancks loves her doll Beddy – they are like two peas in a pod.

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24th March 2018 10:03 AM

Leah Bancks, 16 months, who has Down syndrome with her special doll "Beddy". Picture: Adam Head

Celebrating differences with love and rugby

RUGBY club promotes inclusion and encourages the community to embrace everyone as they celebrate 2018 World Down Syndrome...

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18th March 2018 4:03 AM

CLUB COMPASSION: Marist Brothers Ruby League Club celebrate and support their extended community family by recognising 2018 World Down Syndrome Day as an opportunity to demystify this genetic condition. Player Campbell Harvey, 15, holds his four-month-old brother Ethan next to Riley Thornton, 12, who each have the condition. L-R Junior players Tyrah Harvey-Hampton, Jaydee Schaefer, Braeden Williams, Gabe Forzan, Brock Carter, Jack Thornton and coach John Love, encourage all clubs to be more inclusive with players and supporters.

Award recognising our great teachers

Kingaroy teachers win inspirational award for exceptional work with a student with down syndrome.

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05th March 2018 2:03 PM

Danielle Carige, who won the 2017 Down Syndrome Inspirational Teachers Award, with Kingaroy state school student Abbie Laherty and mum Tennille Laherty.

Tim sees the world through a different lens

Tim Morrissey is challenging the way people view disabilities through his photography.

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14th Feb. 2018 9:02 AM

SAY CHEESE: Kingscliff resident Tim Morrissey, who has Down Syndrome, has started his own photography business.

Anneliese is reaching for the stars

Just over two years ago this vibrant fitness buff, who has Down syndrome, weighed 68kg, and since then she's dropped...

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03rd Feb. 2018 5:02 AM

Anneliese Neumann, 44, is fitter than she's ever been.

Why it was so important to save this dog's life

A MOORE Park Beach mother is counting her, and her son's dog's, lucky stars after the pooch was bitten by a brown snake.

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31st Oct. 2017 2:10 PM

MUCH LOVED: Nova is a companion dog for Carroline Cantrill's 17-year-old son, who has Down syndrome.

Mum's tearful thanks as boy is found

AN EMOTIONAL Bundaberg mother has thanked the quick response of emergency services after her son went missing in the early...

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20th Oct. 2017 6:10 PM

REUNITED: A Bundaberg mum has thanked the community after her little boy was found safe.

Woman with Down syndrome fighting right to vote in SSM survey

THE same-sex marriage survey gives everyone a chance to have their say. So why isn’t Shea MacDonaugh allowed to...

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23rd Sept. 2017 8:09 AM

Shea MacDonaugh and her mother Fran are fighting the AEC’s decision. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied