Sophie Else

1 week ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

Thurgoona's Laura Behrends with son Charley Behrends, 1, says there needs to be more acceptance and awareness around a condition that left her clinging to life. Picture by Mark JesserFor Thurgooona's Laura Behrends, the nightmare began just six weeks into her second pregnancy.

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Come From Away cast members Joseph Thomsen, Amy Keeble, Belinda Mead, Amy Zuber and Luke McClounan look forward to the opening night of the show that takes from events after 9/11. Picture by Sophie ElseA plane lands. Then another. And another. By the end of the day, 38 planes carrying nearly 7000 passengers had descended on the tiny Canadian town of Gander.

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Guest speaker Simone O'Brien, YesUnlimted CEO Di Glover and Traverse Alpine Group owner Rosy Seaton are proud of the success of another fundraiser. Picture by Mark JesserWhen Simone O'Brien spoke before a crowd of more than 220 men and women at Betty's Place pre-Mother's Day luncheon, there was barely a dry eye in the audience.

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Hurricane Gym owner Mitch Carter, with fellow boxer Tony Kennedy, shares a bond through a mutual love of fighting, competition, and training. Picture by Phoebe AdamsAfter nearly two decades in the ring, Border boxing personality Tony Kennedy is set to deliver one final punch.

1 week ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

Albury's Bianca Shipard says shes proud of how far shes come in artistic roller skating from taking her first steps on skates at just five years old to now competing on the national stage. Picture by Phoebe AdamsSixteen-year-old Bianca Shipard isn't your average teen. While others are lacing up sneakers, she's gliding into the spotlight on eight wheels.