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'My girls thought I would die': Super mum conquers cancer

A Coast mum of two has dedicated her life to helping others around the region after beating death.

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19th May 2019 10:05 AM

SURVIVOR: Annelize Van Niekerk fought breast cancer and is now helping others through their journeys with cancer at Relay for Life event across the region.

Terror live streamed but breast cancer ads restricted

Social media giant Facebook has come under fire from breast cancer survivors for disabling an advertising campaign that...

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03rd May 2019 5:05 AM

Launch of Pink Buns with all campaign faces there after their ad has been banned from Facebook. Judy Sammut, Emma Dumas, Kate Murray, Lindsey Kennedy, Nina Schofield and Catherine Mitchell. Picture: Tony Gough

Family, friends remember 'beautiful and brave' Alleena

"She was a beautiful, beautiful girl. She was super positive and a bit of a joker, she had a wicked sense of humour.

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13th Nov. 2018 6:11 PM

Alleena Bath is being remembered by family and friends for her dedication to her work at Alma St Pre-Prep and her bravery in battling cancer for two years.

'I'm racing for grandma now': Caitlyn's inspiring tale

PETROL runs in Caitlyn Bradley's veins - this year will be the drag racer's first time competing at the Winternationals.

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29th May 2018 5:05 PM

PROUD FAMILY: Caitlyn Bradley, 14, has taken up the sport of drag racing after her grandmother and popular racer Terri Sander (inset) lost her battle with breast cancer in January. Caitlyn has the support of her mother Janine Bradley.

Get your running shoes on for Mother's Day classic

There will be a fundraising face painting stall, sausage sizzle and jumping castle on the oval, and anyone can take part in...

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07th May 2018 12:05 PM

CANCER FUNDRAISER: Team Pink Sisters Forever, Cassie Johnston, Di Webber and Patricia Grace were pretty in pink at last year's event.

Mum given death sentence in pregnancy, fights for memories

NYRIE'S should be in the prime of her life, but instead she is fighting a crippling illness.

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16th May 2016 6:05 PM

Nyrie Contor with her children Hudson, Brinn and Asher Photo Tony Martin / Daily Mercury

Gladstone woman reclaiming her life after breast cancer

After two tortuous years, Lana is in Brisbane preparing for breast reconstruction surgery.

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11th March 2016 3:03 PM

Lana Rhodes Want to show that cancer can affect young people, and has a huge impact on your life/body. Photo Mike Richards / The Observer

A colourful way to beat cancer

NOW with her mum by her side, Cheryl volunteers to raise money for the Cancer Council. The duo have spent the past two...

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28th Aug. 2015 5:08 AM

YELLOW DAZE: Daughter and mother team, Cheryl Doyle and Heather Scott, volunteer at Stocklands to sell Daffodil Day merchandise.

WATCH: Pink path to medals galore for classic

Joggers and walkers dressed predominantly in pink, took to the Esplanade for Hervey Bay’s second annual Mother’s Day...

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11th May 2015 9:05 AM

Terry Clayton crossing the finish line in the 5km, Mothers Day Classic. Photo: Brendan Bufi / Fraser Coast Chronicle