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Lightning Ridge's high-voltage resident inspires others

Ivanna Hewitt hosts her regular home yoga class

Ivanna Hewitt hosts her regular home yoga class Source: SBS

The New South Wales town of Lightning Ridge is best known for its opal mines, which locals say emit a charge that has attracted people from all over the world. That is certainly the case with one of the town's oldest residents, who has been inspiring others with her own boundless energy.


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The New South Wales town of Lightning Ridge is best known for its opal mines, which locals say emit a charge that has attracted people from all over the world. That is certainly the case with one of the town's oldest residents, who has been inspiring others with her own boundless energy.



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