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We Can Be Heroes: nominees
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Phil Olivetti
Brisbane dad Phil Olivetti was catapulted to fame after saving nine children from a jumping castle accident. Determined to milk his experience for all it's worth, Phil is pursuing all avenues to help change his life. But how long can 15 minutes of fame last?
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Ricky Wong
Melbourne University student Ricky Wong has been nominated for his groundbreaking work with solar energy. But Ricky has another calling - acting. With his heavy involvement in the Chinese Musical Theatre Group and a PhD to complete, can he continue to pursue both passions? |
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Ja'mai King
Not short of passion is the all-round, over-achieving nominee from Sydney, 16-year-old schoolgirl Ja'mie King. Popular, talented and in her words totally hot, Ja'mie sponsors 85 Sudanese children and undertakes the 40 Hour Famine every week to raise money. But are her motives genuine? |
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Daniel Sims
In a medical world first, South Australian country boy Daniel Sims is donating one of his eardrums to his hearing-impaired twin brother Nathan. This generous act has earned Daniel his Australian of the Year nomination. With dreams of either running a sheep farm or beat-boxing his way to a record contract, will the operation be a success? |
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Pat Mullins
Pat Mullins from Perth is no ordinary housewife. Nominated for being the only person to roll from Perth to Fremantle, Pat is again challenging herself with an even bigger task of rolling from Perth to Uluru. |
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