GALLERY:Cassius Turvey’s mother Mechelle addresses Inspiring Australians’ Breakfast as 2024 WA Australian of the Year
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GALLERY:Cassius Turvey’s mother Mechelle addresses Inspiring Australians’ Breakfast as 2024 WA Australian of the Year

After Mechelle Turvey’s 15-year-old son,Cassius,was fatally assaulted coming home from school,she began training police recruits in dealing with victims of crime. On Tuesday,as WA 2024 Australian of the Year she addressed the state’s Inspiring Australians’ Breakfast.

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