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Finding strength to be a leader

Lina Singogo and Kanyanta Chipanta are taking part in a leadership program. Picture: Kate Bonser d377774

WESTERN suburbs residents Kanyanta Chipanta and Lina Singogo are taking part in the Young Women’s Leadership Program. more »

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Old-school RSM honoured

Head of the Christ Church Grammar School Cadet Unit and Order of Australia recipient Mick O

FORTY years after receiving a medal for service in the Vietnam War, Mick O’Sullivan will receive another – the Medal of the Order of Australia – in May. more »

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Riders hit road to fund mental health in bush

Mental health campaigners Ross Leonard, Steve Quick, Liam Dunn, Tom Dunn, Graham Blom, Joe Dunn and Richard Whitton.

ADVENTURE before dementia is the motto behind 25 motorbike enthusiasts who are going by the name of Psychs on Bikes as they ride from Perth to Sydney, all in the name of mental health. more »

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Ride for Youth Focus, and to remember Tim

Peter Trench helped found the group in 2002.

RIDE for Youth started with a modest group of riders from City Beach and Floreat, and 10 years on numbers have grown, but the western suburbs are still well represented. more »

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Female cardiologist to speak from the heart

Worldly Women speaker, cardiologist Dr Michelle Ammerer.

DR Michelle Ammerer is passionate about her job. 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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Medal for work with hospital

Phyllis Ware... always liked helping patients.

A WEMBLEY Downs woman who has spent 50 years helping sick people within her community has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. more »

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Medal for volunteer Manny

Emanuel ‘Manny’ Petrelis (79)... putting his hand up for 60 years. Picture: Robin Kornet d372422

THE name Emanuel ‘Manny’ Petrelis will be familiar to many for various reasons. more »

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Long-serving volunteer awarded

Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club youth development officer Jean Burling with budding surf lifesavers, from left, Rhett Nicholas and Jackson Dennis. Picture: Marcus Whisson d370886

THERE have been many changes on and off the beach since Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club stalwart Jean Burling started volunteering at the club as a 12-year-old in 1957. more »

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Claude Choules’ name lives on

HE spirit of the last man to serve in both world wars, Chief Petty Officer Claude Choules, lives with the crew of the newly commissioned amphibious support ship HMAS Choules. more »

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