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WA challenge lies ahead

Katrina and Bill Milburn are all set for the eight-day Variety challenge and hope to raise $6000 for charity.

SCARBOROUGH husband and wife team Katrina and Bill Milburn will take part in a road trip with a difference – the 2012 Variety 4WD Challenge. more »

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Trek raises $50,000

Organiser Derryn Carnaby, ADS president Robert Vojakovic and ADS executive officer Rosemarie Vojakovic. d378447

AN OSBORNE Park group has made the gruelling trek from Kalgoorlie to Perth on foot to promote awareness about asbestos-related diseases. more »

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THE April school holidays are usually the last time Year 12 students can relax before their ATAR exams, but 15 Hale School students are sacrificing their down-time to help those less fortunate than themselves. more »

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Boy (12) rescues two

Thomas Gosstray with his dad Anthony. Picture: Robin Kornet www.communitypix.com.au d374918

A Dianella boy has been hailed a hero by his father and officially recognised as such by Australia’s Governor-General, after helping in a dramatic rescue of two drowning boys. more »

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Pedalling for Hannah

BALLAJURA resident John Beaven has some hard yards ahead of him this month as he attempts to cycle 1000km. more »

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Just the medicine

Doctors Gary Jeffrey and David Russell-Weisz will take part in the Rottnest Channel Swim this weekend. Picture: Andrew Ritchie <B></B>www.communitypix.com.au d373520

THREE teams of medical professionals will dive in at Cottesloe Beach for the Rottnest Channel Swim this Saturday. more »

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Phyllis recognised for half a century of hospital care

Phyllis Ware’s dedication to caring for the sick has been recognised. d372499

A WEMBLEY Downs woman who has spent 50 years helping sick people within her community has been honoured with an Order of Australia medal. more »

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Academic, volunteer and man of the sea

Emeritus professor John Penrose, founder of the Volunteer Task Force, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. Picture: Louise White www.communitypix.com.au d372514

VOLUNTEER Task Force founder and emeritus professor, John Penrose AM, was last week appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. more »

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DNA trailblazer helps

Peter Klinken congratulates research scientist Prof Oliver Rackham on winning the Marshall Medal.

STIRLING medical researcher Professor Oliver Rackham was recognised by the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research when he was awarded the Marshall Medal last month. more »

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Pam’s 50 years as a volunteer

Pam Parker (67) with friend Lucy. Once she ran an Aboriginal girls netball team, now she is helping teach English to migrants.69478

HAMERSLEY volunteer Pam Parker was 12 when she joined the Young Women’s Christian Association. Fast forward 55 years and she last week received a Volunteering WA 50-Year Service Badge at a State Government ceremony held at Government House. more »

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