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‘The cure has to come from somewhere’

What started as a form of therapy for a Mackay man developed into an impassioned rally for cancer support

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17th Oct. 2019 11:10 AM

Six members of the Northern Beaches Old Spokes Great Cycle Challenge team: John Schoneveld, Peter Tait, Stuart McMurtrie, Alan Zamparutti, Andrew McMurtrie and Carla Adams.

Celebrating crap for cancer research

These two Whitsunday residents are ready for a gruelling trip. Find out where they're going.

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25th Sept. 2019 10:09 AM

RALLY AROUND: The Bowen Has Beens, Raymond Stephens and Rob Charles, with their Ford Falcon ready for the Shitbox Rally in October.

Spit could unlock skin cancer questions

Queensland researchers have set out to determine what role genes play in skin cancer as part of the world's largest study...

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17th Sept. 2019 10:09 AM

"Even though I believe it's genetic, that doesn't mean it's not preventable. I am protecting my son from the sun," she says.

REVEALED: Whopping total raised at relay dinner

EVERY dollar has been counted after a top night's entertainment at this year's Captain's Dinner.

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06th Sept. 2019 5:09 AM

FUN FUNDS: Relay for Life patron Carl Rackemann has revealed the whopping total raised from the Captain's Dinner.

'Like rock stars': Cyclists ride for hope in cancer journey

They stopped in many regional towns, spreading the sun safety message.

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02nd Sept. 2019 9:09 AM

BIG RIDE: Smiling for Smiddy cyclists Joel Staite, Prof Brian Gabrielli and David Colahan stop in Wondai for lunch.

Journey for lost mate

Smiling for Smiddy Foundation spread their messages throughout the Banana Shire. They aim to raise hundreds of thousands...

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29th Aug. 2019 4:08 PM

SMILES ALL ROUND: Excited students and teachers at Thangool State School greet the Smiling for Smiddy riders on their fundraising adventure.

Another QLD vs NSW battle, but this time we are winning

This CQ bartender is doing her part for charity and her State

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26th Aug. 2019 7:08 PM

QUEENSLANDER! Isabella Wyman is holding a high tea at Glenmore Tavern this weekend to raise money to fight leukaemia

Mystery Box Rally on home stretch through the Valley

IF YOU saw some beat-up and battered cars on the highway this afternoon, chances are you witnessed the Mystery Box Rally's...

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21st Aug. 2019 6:08 PM

WAY HOME: Rally drivers in the Mystery Box Rally stop in Grafton on the home stretch of a 2500km, five day loop from Byron Bay.

Bring some sunshine into someone's life

Judith Miller has devoted 20 years to raising money for cancer research

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14th Aug. 2019 2:08 AM

Daffodil Day volunteers (from left) Judith Miller, Jenny Selle, Heather Caldicott and Lyn Jackson.

Less hair, but lots of heart for Sienna's cancer quest

She may have lost her golden locks, but Sienna can't stop smiling about helping others with cancer

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03rd Aug. 2019 12:08 PM

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