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World Service,5 mins

Burns survivor stars on Australian magazine

World Update

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In a change from the celebrities and models you might normally see, the latest cover of Australia's Women's Weekly features 24-year-old burns survivor Turia Pitt. She made a remarkable recovery after being caught in a bushfire while running a marathon. The editor of the magazine, Helen McCabe came up with the idea, but first Turia speaks of her delight at being asked to appear on the cover. (Photo: The cover of Australian Women's Weekly, featuring Turia Pitt)

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