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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Health
Petlee Peter

She lost 'her only way to get around'. Then her community stepped in to help

When her second-hand motorised mobility scooter finally gave out in June, burlesque artist Empress Eyrie was left heartbroken and "stranded at home".

A mobility scooter accident left the 36-year-old burlesque dancer from Belconnen, who goes by the stage name Empress Eyrie, without transport for two months. Picture by Karleen Minney

For the Belconnen performer who prefers to be known only by her stage name, the stage is her true sanctuary.

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