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Boy bikes across country for kids with HIV

A boy from the New South Wales Central Coast has crossed the continent on his bike to raise money for kids living with HIV.

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Daniel's already plotting his next adventure. (SBS)

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By Chris Roe

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A boy from the New South Wales Central Coast has completed an adventure that few people would dare to attempt.

10-year-old Daniel Mallinson cycled from coast to coast to become the youngest person to cross Australia on a bike.

He set off from Perth - with his dad 0 less than two months ago to raise money for children in China with HIV.

How was he when he finally reached the Pacific Ocean? 'Tired.'

Reporter Chris Roe has more.


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