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Firies come to rescue

Station officer Antony Nicholas and fire victim Fiona Bonnie Murray with her daugther

WA career firefighters and station officers recently gave $1500 to a family who lost everything in a recent house fire. more »

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Courage under fire

Ben Pere (left) rescued Jaun Paul Rebola from his burning car after an accident last year. |Picture: Matthew Poon d375582

SAVING an unconscious man from a burning car led to a lifelong friendship for Ben Pere, who was yesterday awarded a Bravery Medal. more »

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Inspirational vollie offers helping hand

Annabel Hales has been nominated for the Volunteer of the Year Award.

TIME is running out to nominate an inspirational volunteer for WA’s Volunteer of the Year Awards, with the closing date of March 30 fast approaching. more »

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Young and gifted

ROSSMOYNE Senior High School student Antonia Veleva is a bright example of the kind of student the school wants to attract to its gifted and talented program. more »

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Heartfelt thanks after pony rescue

Taylor Pescud with her pony Lucy and firefighters (left to right) Andrew Watt, Chris Wallace, Mel Cooper, Rob Staltari, Bernie Kinney and Justin Foureur from the Welshopool Fire and Rescue.

THE owners of a pony that last month survived a 5m fall into a well recently thanked the Welshpool fire fighters, veterinarians and local people who helped rescue her. more »

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Peter’s return to Changi

War veteran and former PoW Peter Dimopoulos is joining five other veterans on a trip to Singapore. Picture: Marcelo Palacios<B> </B>www.communitypix.com.au d373497

A WORLD War II veteran from Jarrahdale left Australia last weekend with five other former servicemen, to travel to Singapore and represent the Australians who served and died there. more »

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Voice for disabled folk

6EBA 95.3 FM World Radio host Zeliha Iscel with WA Senator Mark Bishop who nominated her as a people

A CANNINGTON advocate working for the rights of multicultural people with disabilities has been named a People of Australia ambassador. more »

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Salute to Dr Harry Oxer

A SHELLEY doctor who introduced hyperbaric medicine into WA hospitals was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia last week. more »

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Safety-savvy Euan saves mum’s life

Prof Rowena Barrett with her son Euan Rannie.

FACED with the terrifying situation of finding his mother fighting death, Euan Rainnie calmly used his expertise to save his beloved parent’s life. more »

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