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After losing his father, a respected community leader, Jeremy channelled his grief into Aboriginal health and leadership.

Erika carried racism's weight in silence until a friend's voice inspired her to build a bridge for others.

When Vishwa moved from India to rural SA, she took her love for the environment with her.

Fly-fishing in the spectacular rivers of Tasmania is how I escape the world.

'I was supposed to be born a boy': The day I realised I was transgender

'It's too late to leave': I felt powerless when I heard that message

A sense of belonging means I hold my head high and treasure my new community

A supercell hailstorm smashed my town. We can't let it become the norm

Amid the shifting sands of life, the beach is my constant sanctuary.

As a proud, mixed-race young man, I have found balance between my white and black sides

Every year, we go to Gnowangerup to tidy the graves of our ancestors.

Friends who push you to be the best version of yourself are the best friends you can have

Gender dysphoria is exhausting. But the moments of euphoria sustain me

Heywire 2024 winner Mike from Broken Hill

I dreaded being the first and only girl in my construction class. Now I laugh