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War veteran Peter Rudland takes on Gold Coast wheelchair marathon 13 years after helicopter crash

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War veteran Peter Rudland takes on Gold Coast wheelchair marathon 13 years after helicopter crash

Lying in a hospital bed with almost every bone in his body broken and bleeding from the brain, Peter Rudland thought his competitive sporting days were over. This week marked the 13th anniversary of the day his life changed forever. The special forces sergeant and his platoon from the army’s elite 2nd Commando Regiment were heading to a night … [Read more…]

Electronic waste kept out of landfill in the hundreds of tonnes thanks to this Queensland charity

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Electronic waste kept out of landfill in the hundreds of tonnes thanks to this Queensland charity

Australians throw away millions of computers, televisions, smartphones and tablets every year. Most of them end up in landfill, causing toxic chemicals such as lead and mercury to leach into the soil, which damages the environment and can endanger human health, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). But a Queensland recycling program has found a way to divert tonnes of discarded … [Read more…]