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Leisa Scott
Leisa Scott is the digital feature writer for Australian Story. She is a Walkley Award-winning feature writer who has worked for The Courier-Mail's Qweekend, The Australian, The Scotsman and The Sun-Herald.
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How Jimmy Barnes's youngest daughter Elly-May Barnes is emerging as a solo artist
Elly-May Barnes, the youngest daughter of rock legend Jimmy Barnes, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler. Now the 34-year-old is a solo cabaret artist and disability advocate.
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How two Brisbane violinists became global disruptors of classical music
Brisbane violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen left coveted orchestra jobs to pursue YouTube stardom. This is how the duo built a social media audience of 7.5 million.
A controversial interview ended Libbi Gorr's television career. But she still believes in risk
Libbi Gorr shook up Australian television in the 1990s with her comic character Elle McFeast. A controversial interview saw her TV career tumble. This is how she found her way back.
‘I’m not frightened of dying but I’d be annoyed’: Now Sam Neill is in remission, this is what he’s learnt about life
Sam Neill opens up about why he's "not really interested" in his cancer and why the thought of retirement is "horrifying".
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'There is no treatment, no cure': Why Fiona MacDonald is making every second count
A cruel and incurable disease took former TV personality Fiona MacDonald's voice, and her trademark quick wit and banter with it. But she's not staying silent.
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Why billionaire Michael Bloomberg wants to help Sam Elsom turn his seaweed solution for climate change into a reality
Seaweed, cows and cutting-edge science: This is how Sam Elsom swapped fashion for farming to spearhead a revolutionary climate change solution. But he's facing a major obstacle.
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Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies reveals the ultimatum that would change his life after the band collapsed
When Aussie rock band Silverchair broke up in 2011, drummer Ben Gillies was left feeling sad, heavy and unsure where to turn. Then he had a frightening anxiety attack while in the surf. This is how he staged a life comeback.
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'We should have gone out in a blaze of glory': What really tore Silverchair apart
One of Australia's biggest rock bands, Silverchair ended with a whimper, not a bang. And so too did their friendships … almost.
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Why a family legacy means Erica Packer goes through life fearing constant 'Russian roulette'
Erica Packer, former wife of billionaire James Packer, opens up about the deadly genetic mystery shadowing her family and the scientists working to crack the code for thousands more Australians.
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